THE LONG HISTORY OF “MINIMIZATION” IN PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS
The history of OHV minimization policy is far more complex than most people realize. This article explores how decades of advocacy, legal engagement, stewardship, and collaboration helped shape today’s balanced approach to sustainable motorized recreation on public lands.
RECLAIM PUBLIC LANDS: HOW MULTIPLE USE CAN RULE THE WORLD
Why unity matters more than ever and how multiple use must rule.
UNBELIEVABLE DATE WITH A PAPER PLATE – TRASH AND THE PICNIC!
Funny story about an unusual date involving trash and a picnic gone wrong.
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 […]
NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH TRUMP SIGNING EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR THE OUTDOORS
Trump Gives New Opportunities Ahead for Public Lands and Outdoor RecreationExecutive Order Highlights the Importance of Our National Parks, Public Lands, and Access for All By Del AlbrightSustainable Motorized Recreation Advocatedelalbright.com Something is shifting in Washington—and for once, it’s worth a closer look. In a move that caught the attention of land use advocates, off-roaders, […]
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 […]
MISSION OF THE US FOREST SERVICE
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), a pivotal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1905 to manage and protect the nation’s forest reserves. Today, it oversees 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands—an area roughly the size of Texas—making it a cornerstone of America’s public land stewardship. Mission & Motto Guided […]
THE “WEST” ACT: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN PUBLIC LANDS
The WEST Act: What It Means for Public Land and Motorized Recreation By Del AlbrightAdvocate for Access | Public Lands Steward | Veteran Voice for the Trail ⚖️ Background: What Is the WEST Act? In mid-2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) introduced a sweeping new rule called the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This […]