Coalitions and Advocacy Groups – Of Cowboys, Cows, and Coalitions By Del Albright Jesse sat in his old line-shack-turned-cabin, listening to the cows bunching up for the night. The air smelled of kerosene lamps, beans on the potbelly stove, and the comforting
Available Now: 105 Off Road Tips (Print + Kindle) I’m thrilled to announce that the print edition of 105 Off Road Tips, co-written with Matson Breakey, is officially live on Amazon! (Yes, the Kindle version is available as well.) Whether you’re setting
What Outdoor Enthusiasts Should Know About Government Shutdowns and Recreation Access By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate IntroGovernment shutdowns might sound like “inside the Beltway” politics, but the reality is this: they hit us right where we live, ride, and recreate.
Less Debate, More Decisions: Turning Talk Into Action Debate is a word that evokes a range of meanings. Do you ever feel like our government—and sometimes even our local groups—are drowning in endless debates with few real outcomes? Democracy is a beautiful
Historic Shake-Up at USDA Forest Service (USFS) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) has announced a sweeping reorganization that will significantly change the way the Forest Service (USFS) operates. The plan is part of a broader USDA effort to
Walking Among the Giants of Calaveras Big Trees State Park Wandering among the towering giants of Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a humbling reminder of just how small we are in the grand scheme of Nature. Here, some of the largest
Keep Your Wildfire Preparedness Sharp California’s (and much of the West’s) wildfire season has been mild so far—but that’s exactly when complacency creeps in. Late-season wind events and ultra-dry fuels can turn a quiet September into an ugly October–November. Use this calm
Conflict: Smart Strategies for Turning Disagreements into Opportunities Conflict is part of life. Anytime people share ideas and opinions—especially about something they’re passionate about—disagreements are bound to surface. That’s conflict. It doesn’t mean the end of the world, and it doesn’t always
Take Back the Brush: Protecting the Image of Recreationists Controlling the Narrative About our Image by Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate It’s All About Image It’s all about image! That’s why I say it’s time to take back the brush. For
