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https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030434/510 The Bureau of Land Management in Southern Arizona is starting the process of another travel management plan. The BLM has conducted a route inventory showing 1,250 miles of current routes. The BLM is looking for public involvement to...

This is the fourth travel management planning environmental assessment that has been released in the Owyhee’s area of Idaho within the past 6 months. Because of engagement of the motorized community, the alternatives presented reflect the need for motorized access. Comments until February 12...

Several SoCal locals have been throwing around the idea of a weekend LC BLM Camping trip. Here's my attempt to get one together. I know there's a separate forum for this, but hopefully the mods will be kind enough to leave this in the 200-series area a few days for visibility. PM me your...

The recent decision to close hundreds of miles of some of the best off-road trails on the planet near Moab was part of a larger ongoing project that will affect many more trails. In 2017 the Department of Interior, wilderness groups, and pro-access groups including BRC entered into a settlement...

Moab Field Office is accepting public comment through November 20, 2023 regarding the Mud Springs (Spanish Trail) mountain bike and e-bike trails just south of the town of Moab. The preferred alternative will allow class I e-bikes on the routes and keep 28 dispersed campsites open. Alternative D...

Looks like it was open in 2021 and 2022, but I haven't heard much about it. The reviews of the reservation process and particularly the gate code issue aren't great. https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-restores-motorized-vehicle-access-clear-creek-management-area...

While everyone was focused on the terrible closures in Moab, the Bruneau Field Office of the BLM in Idaho released their final plan for the Canyonlands East area near the Owyhees. This area includes the eastern reaches of the Owyhee Canyonlands south of Boise. In a major victory for all the...

BLM has started scoping for the Cottonwood Travel Management Plan in Southern Montana near Bridger. An initial route evaluation has been completed. 320 miles of routes are being analyzed and BRC wants to ensure that the route report is accurate and that the inventoried routes stay open through...

Today, the BlueRibbon Coalition, joined by the Colorado Offroad Trail Defenders and Mr. Patrick McKay, challenged a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to close 317 miles of some of the nation’s best off-roading trails near Moab, Utah. If allowed to stand, the closures will affect...

It’s not everyday we get to write about new trails being proposed. It seems as if every plan that crosses our path closes routes to motorized users. We were excited to learn that the BLM in central Idaho is proposing new motorized trails for the Challis Foothills Trails Master Plan. The Bureau...

All Cruisers: It's that time of year again. BLM is hosting National Public Lands Cleanup Day at Revenue Flats again this year. (Log into Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BLMMontana/) Participants include REI, X Overland, and others. Come out and help us clean up this space. Family and...

The BLM has released it’s draft plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah. BRC engaged its members in 2022 during the scoping period. Comments are accepted until November 9, 2023. The BLM will hold meetings to answer questions at the following dates and...

The BLM in the Tuscon Field Office has released the Middle Gila Environmental Assessment which analyzes four different alternatives. Comments are due August 31, 2023 BRC and our members engaged in scoping in early 2023. During this first step in the process, there were originally 725 miles of...