http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Article/list/45996 Land use issues and action initiatives to save OHV recreation lands and preserve off-road vehicle rights. 2009-11-23T04:12:59Z http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/News%3A+Land+Use/BRC-Announces-Christmas-Auction-Project/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642482?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 he BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is pleased to announce the launch of a very special Christmas and holiday season online auction designed to help us all save trails and keep our sports alive. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trucks4x4/472009/642482null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/New-Mexico-Governor-Vetoes-Raid-on-Off-Highway-Veh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640804?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson rejected a proposal to raid the state's off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail safety fund as part of a plan to balance the state budget, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/462009/640804null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/BlueRibbon-Coalition-Needs-Help-Telling-the-Govern/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637034?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Mark Werkmeister, President of the New Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance just sent us an email alert regarding the New Mexico State Legislatures raid on their OHV Fund. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/442009/637034null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Oregons-Cline-Buttes-Recreation-Area-Plan-Environm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635320?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Prineville District Office, located in central Oregon, has just announced the release of the Cline Buttes Recreation Area Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) for public comment. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/432009/635320null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Yamaha-OHV-Access-Initiative-Tops-1-Million-in-GRA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635015?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., through its OHV Access Initiative, has provided more than $1 million in critical funding into OHV projects across the country. 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/432009/635015null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Open-Letter-Oregon-Dunes-Management-Plan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633670?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Our next meeting is November 6th and 7th. Friday the 6th will be a field trip to the middle or Umpqua dunes with a workgroup session Saturday the 7th at the Winchester Bay Community center, the public is welcome both days. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/422009/633670null HTML http://www.off-road.com/dirtsports/News%3A+Buzz/BFGoodrich-Tires-and-BlueRibbon-Coalition-Join-For/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633373?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 BFGoodrich Tires and BlueRibbon Coalition announced a partnership at Off-Road Expo this past weekend that will benefit off-roaders and off-road trails.  2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trucks4x4/422009/633373null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Role-of-BLM-employees-questioned-in-federal-invest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632375?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Investigators with the U.S. Interior Department's Office of Inspector General say in a report that they found alleged wrongdoing in the relationships between certain National Landscape Conservation System employees of the Bureau of Land Management and anti-access groups. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/412009/632375null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/US-lawmakers-conduct-hearing-that-considers-bannin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631005?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Popular off-highway vehicle riding areas included in the legislation are Moab, the San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock, among others. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/402009/631005null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Trail-Stewardship-is-Highlight-of-Northern-Califor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630016?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 A popular Northern California motorcycle event was a huge success because of a club's commitment to trail stewardship and responsibility. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/402009/630016null HTML http://atv.off-road.com/atv/News%3A+Buzz/Yamaha---National-Hunting-amp-Fishing-Day-Sweepsta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629033?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Through its relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International, Buckmasters, NWTF and NHF Day, among others, Yamaha is a continued supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor recreational enthusiasts. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/atv/392009/629033null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/US-House-subcommittee-to-consider-banning-riding-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628661?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Hearing on Oct. 1 to focus on a ban of off-highway riding on more than 9 million acres of Utah land 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/392009/628661null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Two-Minutes-to-Help-Save-1000-miles-of-Trails-in-H/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625563?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Help stop the proposed closure of 1000 miles of trails which are vital for recreation as well as the local economy in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Please ACT NOW there only a few days left to get your comments in by the 9/14/09 deadline 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/372009/625563null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/3-Million-in-Trails-Grants-Approved-for-25-Texas-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622096?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Texas off-road trails get $3 million in grants approved for 25 sites. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/352009/622096null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Legend-Air-Suspension-Doing-our-part/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615332?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Legend Air Suspension Dirt Vendor Tour 2009, Off-Road Riders Association, and the Black Hills National Forest Service worked together to repair Centennial Trail 89 near Nemo, South Dakota. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/312009/615332null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/The-BlueRibbon-Coalition-Announces-Its-New-Member-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615259?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 With the help of Rocky Mountain ATV-MC, we've made joining, renewing, or extending your membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition especially worth your while. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/312009/615259null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Yamaha-Contributes-More-Than-300000-in-First-Half-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615287?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Grants $110,000 in Q2 2009 bringing Program Total to $985,000; Continues Grassroots Effort To Make Critical Resources Available to the OHV Community Nationwide 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/312009/615287null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/MTVRA-Trail-Ride-a-Success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/609559?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 KTM and the Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association (MTVRA) hosted an organized trail ride led by off-road pros Russell Bobbitt, Mike Lafferty, Nick Fahringer, Cole Kirkpatrick and Brad Bakken. 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/282009/609559null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Arizonas-State-Parks-Back-Open-for-Fourth-of-July-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608551?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Campers will be the happiest people in the state today to hear that the Arizona State Parks department are re-opening State Parks immediately. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/272009/608551null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Tell-the-Governor-of-California-Not-to-Use-OHV-Tru/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608334?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Tell the Governor of California not to use OHV Trust Fund dollars to fund Non-OHV state parks. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/272009/608334null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/KTM-and-the-Montana-Trail-Vehicle-Riders-Associati/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607650?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 KTM and the MTVRA hosted an organized trail ride led by off-road pros Russell Bobbitt, Mike Lafferty, Nick Fahringer, Cole Kirkpatrick and Brad Bakken. 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/272009/607650null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Two-Minutes-to-Stop-Closure-of-2000-miles-of-Trail/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605773?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Proposed closure of 2000 miles of roads and trails which are vital for recreation as well as access for management to promote forest health in the Sierra National Forest. 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/262009/605773null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Weekend-Warrior-Water---Help-Save-the-Dunes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605774?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Currently, Weekend Warrior Water is working with the American Sand Association, a organization dedicated to keeping our local sand dunes clean and open for use. 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/262009/605774null HTML http://www.off-road.com/dirtsports/News%3A+All/California-Legislators-Considering-Using-OHV-Funds/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604044?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The State of California is in the midst of a severe budget crisis. Some legislators in the State would like to destroy one of the only programs in the State that is self funded and does not use any general fund money. 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/252009/604044null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Measure-would-put-Californias-Chappie-Shasta-OHV-A/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602939?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Chappie-Shasta OHV Area near Redding in northern California currently is under the control of both the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service, which creates a dual bureaucracy for users of the land. 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/242009/602939null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Amy-Granat-selected-as-Natural-Resource-Consultant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601787?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The CA4WDC board of directors is proud to announce the selection of Amy Granat as our new northern area Natural Resource Consultant, replacing Don Klusman. 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232009/601787null HTML http://atv.off-road.com/atv/News%3A+Buzz/Yamaha-Announces-Ag-Comm-Scholarship-Winners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601520?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Recipients of individual scholarships will also have the opportunity to serve as interns for Yamaha during the 2009 Ag Media Summit. 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/atv/232009/601520null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/State-Proposes-Closing-Pismo-Beach-OHV-Area/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601293?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The California State Legislature's Budget Conference Committee is meeting today to consider closing more than 200 state parks, including the Oceano Dunes SVRA, aka Pismo Beach, a popular Central California OHV area and ?the only California State Park where vehicles may be driven on the beach.? 2009-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232009/601293null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Off-Road-Industry-Comes-Together-for-Tread-Lightly/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600590?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Auction items include a new Grizzly 550 ATV from Yamaha and a custom-built 2007 Jeep Wrangler from BDS Suspension, as well as other powersports accessories, 4x4 products and outdoor gear. 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222009/600590null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Yamaha-Employees-Support-Countrys-Busiest-National/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600305?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Over two days, approximately 100 volunteers including Yamaha employees and family members, planted 1,200 trees and cleaned up miles of ATV and Side-by-Side OHV trails. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222009/600305null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Sportsmen-praise-Sec-Vilsack-for-calling-a-timeout/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602655?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Hunters and anglers welcomed Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack?s announcement Thursday calling for secretarial review of road construction or timber sales in roadless areas of the national forest system. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/242009/602655null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Marshall-University-OHV-Recreation-Management-Cour/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600084?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 If you have had interest in the past regarding these on-line courses, now is a great time to sign up for the course with the introduction course. 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222009/600084null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/BFGoodrich-Tires-Recognizes-Barnwell-Mountain-Recr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599930?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 BFGoodrich Tires working in conjunction with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations chose the Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area because it provides riding opportunities for many skill levels on varied terrain ? rock, dirt, mud and hills. 2009-05-26T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222009/599930null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/NOHVCC-Helps-Riders-Protect-Trails-with-Web-Based-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599268?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 With help from Yamaha, the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) will be conducting interactive web based workshops, or webinars, for OHV riders and anyone interested in OHV land use beginning in mid-June. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/212009/599268null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Yamaha-Leads-Support-of-Safe-Responsible-Off-Road-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599040?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is contributing more than $175,000 in cash and equipment this first quarter of 2009 to ATV riding clubs, national forests, law enforcement support groups and other off-highway vehicle (OHV)-related organizations across the country. 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/212009/599040null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Yamaha-Awards-GRANT-to-the-National-Off-Highway-Ve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598260?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 These videos and webinars are designed to help the NOHVCC reach a wider audience of both OHV activists and land managers interested in maintaining responsible OHV access on public lands 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/202009/598260null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Professionals-for-Managed-Recreation-Formed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597998?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The new group?s mission statement is, ?Professionals for Managed Recreation is committed to encouraging, promoting and expanding sustainable OHV recreation through training, advocacy and on-the-ground management activities." 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/202009/597998null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/US-House-Hears-Testimony-on-Measure-to-Designate-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596988?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The AMA submitted comments today to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on a bill designating more than 24 million acres of public land Wilderness. 2009-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/192009/596988null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/US-House-committee-to-hear-bill-on-May-5-closing-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595157?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 If approved by the full Congress, the measure would close off more than 24 million acres in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming to off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders 2009-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/182009/595157null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/All-Terrain-Vehicle-Association-Launches-Survey/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595167?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 As an incentive to get ATV riders to complete the survey, the ATVA is giving away five $50 gift certificates that can be redeemed at Rocky Mountain ATV and Motorcycle 2009-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/182009/595167null HTML http://dirtbike.off-road.com/dirtbike/News%3A+Buzz/AMA-and-ATVA-sign-Memorandum-Of-Understanding-with/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/594018?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Wayne National Forest, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA) have joined forces to help ensure that off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders have a safe and enjoyable experience when they ride the Wayne's 121-mile motorized trail system. 2009-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/dirtbike/162009/594018null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Critical-Announcement-Rubicon-Trail-Potential-Clos/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593383?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 On Thursday, April 23rd the California Water Quality Control Board is having a public hearing in Rancho Cordova to finalize their decision on closing the Rubicon Trail. 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/162009/593383null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Powersports-Industry-Comes-Together-for-Charity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590472?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! will hold its 2nd Annual Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay June 1 -11 with more than 175 products donated from 50 companies across North America. 2009-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/142009/590472null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Congress-Votes-to-Close-More-than-2-Million-Acres/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589549?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 By a 285-to-140 vote, U.S. House members on March 25 approved a bill that closes more than 2 million acres of public land nationwide to off-highway motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and all other motorized vehicles. 2009-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/132009/589549null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Senate-leadership-has-revived-attack-on-motorized-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/587433?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 -- which would prohibit motorized vehicle access by off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles to more than 2 million acres of public lands -- has been revived in the Senate. 2009-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/122009/587433null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Bill-S-22-is-Defeated-Saving-2-Million-Acres-of-La/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586586?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 ORBA sent us a new release noting that S. 22, an omnibus bill that would make off-highway vehicle (OHV) use illegal on over 2 million acres of public land, was voted down by the House of Representatives. 2009-03-11T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/112009/586586null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Trails%3A+Other/Volunteer-Training-Course-Offers-Warn-Winch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586036?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Del Albright, course developer of the Recreational Leadership Training Course (RLTC) announced today that the top prize for the 2009 yearend drawing will be a new Warn M8000 winch! Every student who graduates from RLTC in 2009 will have a chance at this marvelous grand prize. 2009-03-09T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/112009/586036null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/NOHVCC-Youth-Scholarship-Program-Announced/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581334?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 At the forefront of the scholarship program is a trip to the NOHVCC Annual Conference in March for young adults (18-25) who have recently participated in OHV recreation projects. 2009-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/072009/581334null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Powersports+Dealer+Expo/BRC-Fundraiser-Breakfast-of-Champions-Auction/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/576819?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 This is BRC's premiere fundraising event, and this newly created website will promote the event and host an online auction of memorabilia from ISDT/E and other off-road champions, with new items added on a regular basis. 2009-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/042009/576819null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Recreational-Vehicle-Much-More-than-Means-of-Recre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/575843?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 While some stock up on food storage and others have emergency stores of water and others keep stashes of cash, there are those who are prepared for it all with their RV stocked and ready to go at a moment's notice. 2009-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/032009/575843null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/An-OHV-Tale-How-an-Enthusiast-Helped-Open-a-New-Ri/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574583?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 A rider's successful quest to increase riding opportunities and work towards a career in off-highway vehicle recreation. 2009-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/022009/574583/nohvcc_pressrelease_header_148x60_thumbnail.gif http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/022009/574583/nohvcc_pressrelease_header_250x120_main.gif http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/022009/574583null HTML http://atv.off-road.com/atv/News%3A+Buzz/Yamaha-Contributes-More-Than-700000-to-OHV-Access/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574307?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs, national forests and associations, and national, state and local government agencies. A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects. 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/atv/022009/574307null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Events%3A+All/ORBA-Cancels-2009-Supershow-at-Del-Mar-Fairgrounds/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573957?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Citing the unprecedented global economic downturn, ORBA has decided that it is in the best interest of its members and the off-road industry as a whole to cancel the event, and apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause. 2009-01-06T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/022009/573957null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Trails%3A+North/Wisconsin-and-Tennessee-Finalize-Associations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/572576?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Two recent NOHVCC Association Development Workshops put the finishing touches on new state associations in Tennessee and Wisconsin. 2008-12-19T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/512008/572576/group_148x60_thumbnail.jpg http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/512008/572576/trail_300x180_main.jpg http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/512008/572576null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/JOHNSON-VALLEY-FUN-RIDE-HUGE-SUCCESS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/572005?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The ride was held at Cougar Buttes in the Johnson Valley OHV Area. An estimated 3000 plus people attended the event. The fantastic turnout was a testament to how important this area is to the entire OHV community. 2008-12-16T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/512008/572005null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/New-York-targets-motorcycle-sound/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/571761?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Motorcyclists caught without an EPA-stamped exhaust system would face fines of up to $1,000 for a first offense and temporary forfeiture of the motorcycle until the fine is paid. A second offense would result in a fine of up to $2,500 and permanent forfeiture of the motorcycle. 2008-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/512008/571761null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Save-Johnson-Valley-Fun-Ride/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/569154?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 There is a dual purpose to this year's event. The first is to increase awareness about the proposed expansion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base, and the second, is to raise funds for the AMA D37 Legal Defense Fund. The key is to get people involved in the process through education and letter writing while at the same time having fun. We will have various loops for all types of riders and disciplines. Everyone in the OHV community is invited. 2008-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/492008/569154null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Voices%3A+ORBA/Yamaha-Awards-15000-Grant-to-ORBA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/568486?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The funding will be used to purchase equipment that will enable ORBA to expand its efforts on behalf of its members and the OHV community as a whole. 2008-11-26T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/482008/568486null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Rendell-Announces-44-Million-for-Recreation-Conser/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566918?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Funding for the grants comes from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Keystone Fund, which is generated from a portion of the realty transfer tax, Growing Greener I and II, and the ATV/Snowmobile Fund. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/472008/566918null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Trails%3A+West/MotoVentures-Rider-Training-Center-Opens-at-Barona/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566385?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 MotoVentures Barona Oaks Rider Training Center features large and dedicated training areas complete with giant old California Oak trees providing shade and plenty of appropriate challenges for beginners through intermediates. Barona also features two motocross tracks, riding areas with rocks, logs and other challenging obstacles for trials riders, and it also features plenty of fun dirt roads and trails too 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/472008/566385null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Huge-Lame-Duck-Land-Grab-Proposed---Get-Involved/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565578?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 This package would create more than a million acres of wilderness, restrict the development of energy resources on various federal lands, and place hundreds of thousands of acres under new or enhanced federal control and further restrict many forms of use and access to public lands. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/462008/565578null REMOTE http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Pritchett-Canyon-2008-Outstanding-Trail/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565027?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 "The Pritchett Canyon Trail was chosen because it offers challenging obstacles with unbelievable scenery," said Joe Mazur, light truck brand category manager for BFGoodrich Tires. "We're honored to team up with clubs like the Moab Friends-For-Wheelin' to help in the conservation efforts and ensure this area will continue to stay intact and safe for all future visitors." 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/462008/565027null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Beasley-Knob-OHV-Area-2008-Outstanding-Trail/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/560251?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 More than 50 off-road enthusiasts and members of the Georgia Bounty Runners 4WD club were in attendance as BFGoodrich Tires presented a grant to the club?s president. The grant will be used to preserve the scenic trails and continue conservation efforts for one of America?s picture-perfect areas for off-roading.  2008-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/432008/560251null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Buzz/Yamaha-GRANTs-More-Than-200000-for-OHV-Clubs-and-L/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/559120?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Sixteen organizations from 11 states received GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation?s Trails) funds for projects. 2008-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/422008/559120null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/TDS-Safari-Call-to-Action/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/552402?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Tierra Del Sol has been working very hard to bring the Desert Safari back to Truckhaven. This year is no different. The outlook is better than ever, so please keep your fingers crossed. You can help TDS get Safari back to Truckhaven! 2008-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/392008/552402null HTML http://www.off-road.com/dirtsports/Desert+Racing%3A+All/OPINION-Hey-Marines-Leave-Johnson-Valley-OHV-Alone/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/547825?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The U.S. Marine Corps wants to take over the Johnson Valley OHV area in Southern California. Dirt Sports EIC Scott Rousseau talks about why he doesn't support the troops on this one, and what we all can do to try and prevent it from happening. 2008-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/dirtsports/362008/547825/Hammers1_Thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/dirtsports/362008/547825/Hammers1_Main_main.jpg http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/dirtsports/362008/547825/Hammers1_Flash_flash.jpg HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Trails%3A+West/Victory-For-Forest-Health/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593932?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Federal investigators recently concluded the Forest Service acted properly in felling hazardous trees in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, bringing to a quiet end a probe loudly sought by congressional Democrats based on complaints filed by Save America's Forests & local group Sequoia Forestkeepers. 2008-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/162009/593932null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Voices%3A+BRC/BLOG-Movies-Madness-and-My-Back-Yard/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544984?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Del Albright, BlueRibbon Ambassador and friend of Off-Road.com, blogs about the latest in Land Use and recreational off-roading. Head over to My.Off-Road.com and check it out! 2008-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/352008/544984/jeepthumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/352008/544984/jeepmain_main.jpg http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/352008/544984/jeepflash_flash.jpg HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/BFGoodrich-Tires-Recognizes-Quinn-Lakes-Trail-as-P/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544903?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Located between Calabogie and Ompah Ontario, the Quinn Lakes Trail is a forest trail that gives the offroader several options depending on driver skill and experience. The BFGoodrich grant will be used to preserve the trail system and continue conservation efforts for one of North America?s premier areas for off-roading. 2008-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/352008/544903null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Trails%3A+Other/Adler-Publishings-Latest-Release--Backcountry-Adve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544177?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Backcountry Adventures Colorado is a treasure trove of information for outdoor enthusiasts. The book is full of the best off-road trails from all four corners of the state and everything in between. 2008-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/352008/544177null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Marine-Corps-Air-Ground-Combat-Center-at-Twentynin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543491?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) located in Twentynine Palms, CA has submitted a withdrawal application to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to essentially put a hold on 422,000 acres while it studies those areas for possible acquisition into the base. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/342008/543491null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/BFGoodrich-Tires-Recognizes-Iron-Range-Trail-Syste/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532826?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Iron Range system near Gilbert, Minn. features a system of 36 trails and 1,200 acres of recreation in a north woods setting with scramble areas, training hills and rock crawls, The BFGoodrich grant will be used to preserve the trail system and continue conservation efforts for one of America?s premier areas for off-roading. 2008-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/312008/532826null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/Land+Use+Headlines/Yamaha-Issues-17-New-OHV-GRANTs-Totaling-More-Than/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531177?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Yamaha Spearheads Local OHV Access Effort with San Bernardino National Forest Association 2008-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/302008/531177null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/POMA-Auction-Bidding-OPEN----55000-in-Items/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531064?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Outdoorsmen & Outdoor-Related Companies: this is an incredible auction opportunity. Enjoy the opportunity to win one of 20 incredible items, valued at over $55,000 and help POMA to grow participation in the traditional outdoor sports -- fishing, hunting, shooting and trapping. 2008-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/302008/531064null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Public-Meetings-Continue-for-BLMs-Boise-District-N/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525366?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Boise District is beginning a new Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Four Rivers Planning Area. 2008-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/252008/525366null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Inyo-County-Board-of-Supervisors-to-Hold-Wildernes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525365?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 ...public meetings being held next week on a 500,000 Wilderness proposal in Mono and Inyo counties. 2008-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/252008/525365null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Continental-Divide-National-Scenic-Trail-EA-Commen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525368?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Salmon-Challis (SCNF) and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests (BDNF), which are working together on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) from Miner Creek to Goldstone Pass, have released their Environmental Assessment 2008-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/252008/525368null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Comments-Needed-on-Holly-Springs-National-Forest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525364?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Holly Springs National Forest in Mississippi has been particularly heavy handed - WE NEED YOUR HELP. 2008-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/252008/525364null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Scoping-Begins-On-Billings-FOPompeys-Pillar-Nation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525367?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Bureau of Land Management's Billings Field Office intends to prepare two Resource Management Plans 2008-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/252008/525367null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/County-trails-receive-funding-boost/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525363?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Thanks to the Off-highway Infrastructure Fund, four organizations were approved for funding. 2008-06-15T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/252008/525363null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/US-Forest-Service-Encourages-Kids-To-Get-Outdoors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522947?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Sponsors National Get Outdoors Day to Attract Diverse Communities - June 14 2008-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/242008/522947null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/BFGoodrich-Tires-Recognizes-BlacktailWild-Bill-Nat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522866?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Located near Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in the area known as "The Island Unit" of the Swan Ranger District on the Flathead National Forest in Northwest Montana, the Blacktail/Wild Bill National Recreation Trail was honored last weekend by BFGoodrich Tires as one of the 2008 Outstanding Trails. 2008-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/242008/522866null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/BRC-Testifies-Before-Senate-Committee-On-Energy-am/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522187?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Greg Mumm, Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition, testified today before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding off-highway vehicle management on public lands. 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232008/522187null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Superior-National-Forest-off-road-vehicle-options-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522213?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Superior National Forest released four proposed off-highway vehicle plans 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232008/522213null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/AMA-tells-Congress-that-More-Money-and-Personnel-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522205?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 ...active management of different forms of recreation on federal public land is needed rather than trying to cut the costs of management or eliminating motorized trails. 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232008/522205null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Rescue-Tellico-Save-Tellico-Now-Before-There-Is-No/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522201?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Closing trails does not address the issues and SFWDA feels that the Forest Service took steps that are not correct. 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232008/522201null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Idaho-BLM-To-Host-Open-House-On-New-Resource-Manag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522194?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho Falls District, is preparing a new Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Upper Snake Field Office (FO) in southeastern Idaho. 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232008/522194null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Nevada-coalition-seeks-rules-for-off-road-vehicles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522210?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 A coalition of various interest groups is seeking to establish rules governing off-road vehicles in Nevada. 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/232008/522210null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Utah-Off-Highway-Vehicle-Recreation-Management-Wor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519228?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The purpose of the 2008 workshop is to conduct an educational forum on OHV recreation management for land management agencies and local government 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519228null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Trail-Sustainability-Moving-Forward-with-Travel-Ma/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519225?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) is conducting a workshop aimed at helping to ensure successful implementation of the US Forest Service Travel Management Rule... 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519225null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Eastern-Oregon--Morrow-County-OHV-Park-is-training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519239?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Morrow County OHV Park is an official training location for the ATV Safety Institute. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519239null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Northern-Spotted-Owl-Recovery-Plan-Released/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519234?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 This may just look like a news item about some owls in the NW, but it is things like this that are slowly squeezing us out of any areas we can still drive or ride on off of the pavement. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519234null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+Land+Use/Hands-On-Four-Wheel-Drive-Safety-Clinic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519241?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 The CAPITAL CITY MOUNTAIN GOAT 4 WHEEL DRIVE CLUB schedules three weekend Safety Clinics a year. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519241null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Dixie-National-Forest-Releases-DEIS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519229?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 This project will establish a system of designated routes and close the forest to motorized cross country travel. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519229null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Discussing-the-future-of-Clear-Creek/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519237?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 About 250 members of the public, mainly off-highway vehicle users, discussed the future management of the Clear Creek Management Area at a scoping meeting Monday night in Hollister. 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519237null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Canada--Destruction-prompts-calls-for-crackdown/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519240?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Demands for tougher off-road rules as Tories to unveil land-use blueprint 2008-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519240null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Trailers-for-Trails-Taking-Off/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518673?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Created in late 2006, the manufacturer of the famous ATV Wagon trailers, Bosski Inc. introduced their donation program called "Trailers for Trails". So far dozens and dozens of pull behind ATV trailers have been put to work with local recreation clubs from Maine to Montana. 2008-05-25T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/212008/518673null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Arizona-Monument-Closes-Thousands-of-Acres-to-Rest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518116?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 Starting next month, thousands of acres in Sonoran Desert National Monument will be closed to vehicles to allow the land to recover from off-roading damage, the Bureau of Land Management announced this week. 2008-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/212008/518116null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Polaris-Grant-Program-Tops-700000-in-Aid-to-Local-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518114?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 $108,400 in New Funds Announced 2008-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/212008/518114null HTML http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/News%3A+All/Have-free-wheelin-fun-but-do-it-safely/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519242?contextCategoryId=45996&ref=25 One thing manufacturers and dealers remind folks about is that ATVs aren't toys. 2008-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.off-road.com/trailsevents/data/articlestandard/trailsevents/222008/519242null HTML