TRUMP BRINGS BACK LOGGING IN AMERICA

How Forest Policy Changes Could Impact  Your Access to Public Lands By Del Albright The Trump Administration made sweeping changes to how our national forests are logged and managed. While these changes aim to speed up forest projects and reduce wildfire risks, they also carry consequences for those of us who love the outdoors and […]

NEPA EXPLAINED FOR MOTORIZED RECREATIONISTS

NEPA Explained: What the National Environmental Policy Act Means for Motorized Recreation If you’ve ever wondered why land use decisions on public trails seem to move at a snail’s pace—or why some routes get closed altogether—the answer often points to one law: NEPA. Let’s break it down. What is NEPA? The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed […]

CALIFORNIA LAND USE HISTORY WITH THE “REN”

LANDUSE HISTORY IN CALIFORNIA – THE RESOURCE EDUCATION NETWORK 1997 LAUNCHED THE ERA OF ORGANIZATIONAL COOPERATION By Del Albright NOTE: I offer this bit of history to document our land use efforts in California. At the end of this note, you’ll find a full listing of the membership. As far as diversity of organizational involvement […]

OUR TRAILS NEED YOU AND NOW IS THE TIME!

NOW IS THE TIME: LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD LIKE NEVER BEFORE! By Del Albright Right now — before the summer chaos hits, while clubs and groups are gearing up for events, fundraisers, and land use battles — is the time to ACT. Our trails are on the table. Some are threatened. Some are already locked […]

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL STARTS WITH YOU – PROTECT THE RIDE!

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL — RESPECTING THE RIDE AND THE LAND By Del Albright Somewhere in the American West – where adventure meets stewardship. There’s nothing quite like venturing into the backcountry, especially in places where the land still echoes with the raw beauty of America’s wilderness. These mountains, ridgelines, and alpine trails are more than […]

EARTH DAY – ACTION, AWARENESS, & APPRECIATION

EARTH DAY April 22nd – THE THREE A’S OF STEWARDSHIP IN MOTORIZED RECREATION Action, Awareness, and Appreciation By Del Albright   Earth Day: The 3 A’s of Stewardship – A Roadmap to Keeping Public Lands Open Every year, Earth Day gives us a chance to celebrate the incredible beauty and value of the natural world. […]