PLANNING FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE ON PUBLIC LANDS
How Motorized Stewards Must be Part of the Climate Solution on Public Lands By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate Is it all about climate? Public lands are facing some rough times—mega-fires, floods, long droughts, and weather patterns that make it tough for agencies and volunteers alike to keep things open and usable. Call it […]
GOLD MINING & LANDUSE SIMILARITIES: DISCOVERERS, DEVELOPERS, & MERCHANTS
How Old West Gold Mining Mirrors Today’s Landuse BattlesBy Del Albright The old prospector didn’t give a hoot about all the hype around the 1849 Gold Rush anymore. As far as he could tell, it was hotter than a branding iron and meaner than a pissed off rattlesnake out here in the western desert. No […]
ONE FOR ONE PROPOSAL TO SAVE TRAILS AND MOTORIZED RECREATION ACCESS
One for One: Ride a Trail, Write a Letter By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate This article is about trails, access, landuse and keeping our sports alive. But let’s be clear; I’m not asking anyone to give up playtime for politics. But we need to talk just a little about meetings, letters, politics, and […]
6 MASTER TIPS FOR LETTER-WRITING
A LETTER-WRITING TUTORIAL 6 Tips on How to Write to Government Bureaucrats and Politicians By Del Albright “You can’t convert a snake into a statesman by simply snipping his fangs; the instinct to bite will always be there!” – Del Albright How on earth do you capture the attention of a bureaucrat so that your […]
TRAIL ETIQUETTE FOR MODERN OVERLANDERS
Learn the Tips, Tricks, Etiquette, and Protocols for Overlanding Today By Del Albright Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate | delalbright.com Why Etiquette Matters on the Trail Good trail etiquette isn’t about being fancy—it’s about being smart, safe, and sustainable. Whether you’re overlanding solo or leading a convoy of rigs, how you act on the trail impacts […]
CAMPFIRE SAFETY: DON’T BE THAT GUY!
Campfire Safety is Everyone’s Job By Del Albright Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate | delalbright.com Why Campfire Safety is Critical You’d think we wouldn’t need reminders in 2025, but here we are: too many wildfires are still started by unattended, uncontained, or careless campfires. As motorized recreationists, we often travel deep into remote, flammable terrain. That […]
IS RATIONAL APATHY THE SLOW DEATH OF OUTDOOR RECREATION?
How Rational Apathy Can Be Stopped if We Pass on the Passion By Del Albright — Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate America has become a land of constant media hype and slanted “education.” From an early age, kids are taught to feel more than to question, and to tolerate everything—even ideas that diminish personal responsibility. Meanwhile, […]
JUNE 2025 OHV POLICY & FUNDING UPDATES FOR PUBLIC LANDS
️ 2025 OHV Policy & Funding Updates for Public Lands By Del Albright Here’s a rundown of key off-road policy updates, grant funding news, and land use developments for 2025 that matter to the motorized recreation community. 1. California State Parks OHV Grants (G25 Cycle) – The G25 grant cycle wrapped up submissions on June […]
PISMO BEACH ADVENTURE: SEALIFE, SAND DOLLARS, & DRIVING THE SHORELINE
Pismo/Oceano: Surf, Sand, Sun, and Sealife By Del Albright There’s something deeply soothing about the Central Coast of California—especially when you can explore the seashore for miles, feel the ocean breeze on your face, and sink your toes in the sand. Recently, Stacie and I spent a memorable day at Pismo State Beach, soaking in […]
OUTDOOR RECREATION ROUNDTABLE (ORR)
Where ORR Stands on Motorized Recreation and OHV Trails By Del Albright, Sustainable Recreation Advocate The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is a coalition of national outdoor recreation trade associations working together to advance policies that promote the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy. That includes our world of motorized recreation and OHV trail use — and […]