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.
USFS – SHARED STEWARDSHIP = SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Shared Stewardship is redefining how we manage forests—moving from fragmented efforts to coordinated, cross-boundary solutions. This model supports rural economies and improves public access outcomes.
PROVEN FORMULA TO PROTECT ACCESS & SAVE TRAILS — THE FOUR E’S OF ACCESS
Proven formula to save trails with the Four E’s of Access.
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 […]
FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE MOTORIZED RECREATION
Sustainable Doesn’t Mean Boring: Respect the Route and Ride Smart By Del Albright[delalbright.com] Let’s get one thing straight: Sustainable motorized recreation isn’t just about closing gates, slowing down, or sucking the fun out of four-wheeling. It’s about keeping the doors open—literally and figuratively—so we can continue exploring the great outdoors. The truth is, every trail […]
KEEP PUBLIC LANDS OUT OF JAIL AND OPEN TO ALL – HERE’S HOW
Del’s Jeep Rebuild – And a 4-Step Plan to Keep the Roads Open By Del Albright If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know I’ve been wrenching on my Jeep again. Yep, the Ol’ Reliable needed a bit of love—a full rebuild with new guts and gear to get her ready […]
BALANCED STEWARDSHIP: PROTECTIVE USE OF THE OUTDOORS
We hear a lot of buzzwords these days in the outdoor recreation world—terms like sustainability, responsible use, or leave no trace. But lately, a new phrase has been finding its footing among land use advocates, trail riders, and environmental stewards alike: Balanced Stewardship. This isn’t just a trendy phrase. It’s a mindset. It’s a pledge. […]
MODERN LAND USE TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Understanding Modern Land Conservation: Wildlands, Rewilding, and Wilderness Public lands and conservation efforts in America come in many forms — and they often overlap in goals but differ in methods and philosophy. Here’s a quick breakdown of four key ideas and initiatives you may have heard about: The Wildlands Project (Now “Wildlands Network”)Launched in the […]
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 […]