MOAB — Whoever said the government and private citizens couldn’t work together never met the Moab Friends for Wheelin’ or the Moab BLM Field Office. Both groups met at the Moab Rim, a popular multi-use trail. The volunteer work they did throughout that day would benefit the thousands of OHV enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and hikers who […]
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OHV Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Bill Lahey
ANYWHERE WITH SNOW, UT — Some people can’t get enough of the outdoors and spend much of their life exploring the hills, forests, and mountains. Then there are those who do all of those things but also work to make them better for everyone. Bill Lahey is one of those people. Born and raised in […]
Volunteers ‘Bite’ Into New Year With Rattlesnake Trail Cleanup
FIVEMILE PASS RECREATION AREA — It’s 2018, and Utah’s OHV volunteers took to a popular trail earlier this month to bring in the new year. A total of 11 volunteers, including some certified Trail Hosts, braved the chilly weather at Fivemile Pass Recreation Area last month for this year’s first project along the Rattlesnake Trail. The Rattlesnake Trail […]
OHV Volunteers: 2017 In Review, Honorable Mentions
With 2017 coming to a close and we examine the past year, we are continually amazed at the hard work and dedication of Utah’s OHV volunteer community. Through a combination of service projects, media outreach, and education efforts, OHV volunteers contributed a total of 2,548.5 hours throughout 2017. These volunteer hours have helped keep trails […]
Volunteers Brave Wind, Rain For Temple Fork Trail Work
WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST — While National Public Lands Day has since passed us by, we are still getting word of some amazing volunteer projects that were completed. One such project took place up in Logan Canyon at the Temple Fork Trailhead. Here, volunteers from multiple organizations braved the wet and rainy weather to show their […]
Winter Is Coming: Snowmobile Volunteers Construct New Fence In Heber Valley
LAKE CREEK TRAILHEAD — Winter is coming. You know it, and we know it. Which means wintertime fun is right around the corner. But before the snow has even hit some volunteers are heading up the mountain to prep trails and trailheads for the coming season. On a recent weekend, one group of OHV volunteers met […]
Milky Falls: Manti’s Waterfall Gets Facelift
MANTI CANYON — Whether you’re on a quick hike or a long ATV ride, few things are more enjoyable to come across than a beautiful waterfall. Peaceful to look at, beautiful to photograph, and even a great way to cool after a hot day. Located approximately 8 miles up Manti Canyon and only 150 yards […]
Volunteers Clear Trails, Build Fence in Box Elder County
BOX ELDER COUNTY — Utahns love the outdoors, and with plenty of mountains and beautiful trails to explore, there is always something new to explore. While many of us can be found out exploring these trails, there are some who venture out into mountains, not to play, but to volunteer their time to keep the […]
Volunteers Remove Over One-Ton of Trash From Fivemile Pass
FIVEMILE PASS OHV AREA — As members of the outdoor recreation community, few things can make us happier than setting off on our favorite trail with friends and family members. Just as true, however, is how all those happy feelings can come crashing down when we discover that one of our favorite areas has been […]
OHV Volunteers Nail Another Project
BOUNTIFUL — Summer is in full-swing, which means OHV trail volunteers are out in force and working double-time to help ensure our natural resources are well maintained and safe for everyone. On Saturday, July 15th, a group of these volunteers gathered together up above the Bountiful B for some much-needed cleanup work. The group comprised […]