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4x4 Access and Conservation -
Access and Land Use
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Written by Brian Hawthorne
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Thursday, 01 October 2009 10:51 |
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Jon Tester, a U.S. Senator from Montana, is holding meetings on legislation he calls the "Forest Jobs and Recreation Act." It's a Wilderness bill dressed up as a compromise between preservation, forest health and recreation. The stated purpose of which is:
"To sustain the economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and other public land in the State of Montana, to add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System, to release certain wilderness study areas, to designate new areas for recreation, and for other purposes."
That's a fine statement, and I really like the title of the bill. But after careful review of the current draft, I can't see that it does much more than designate a bunch of new Wilderness. It certainly doesn't designate any "new areas for recreation."
What this bill does do, however, is demonstrate just how utterly broken federal land management is these days. As an object lesson, or a demonstration project, I think Tester has created a masterpiece.
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4x4 Access and Conservation -
Clean Up, Conservation, and Restoration Projects
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Written by Friends of Eldorado
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 13:21 |
The Friends of Eldorado National Forest holds its Second Annual National Public Lands Day Work Party
On Saturday September 26th, the Friends of Eldorado National Forest worked alongside the National Forest Service cutting brush along the sides of forest road 9N22Y in the Eldorado National Forest. This road was possibly slated for closure during the route designation project two years ago. Due to work with Duane Nelson, the Placerville District Ranger and the Forest Supervisor in November 2007, the road was shown to have value to the public. The end of the road has a foot trail down to a spectacular overlook of the Cosumnes River.
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4x4 Destinations -
...around the Campfire
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Written by John Stewart
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Tuesday, 15 September 2009 20:42 |
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 From a grill to a campfire - unique product provides versitility and function, and is environmentally friendly
Early afternoon and the motorhome was parked. I finished the final campsite chores and began thinking about dinner preparations - hamburgers grilled over charcoal. And, I had a new charcoal grill provided by Camp-Fire-in-a-Can to try.
Nationwide, land management agencies and campground operators are removing traditional fire rings and charcoal grills. They are maintenance intensive and often collect unsightly trash. And, ground fires when not properly extinguished, have been linked to forest fires. In all, a long cherished tradition of a campfire is becoming a memory of the past.
This has created an opportunity for Camp-Fire-in-a-Can. Their product is a combination charcoal grill and wood burning fire container claiming to be environmentally friendly. Their product would be used for the evening meal and evening campfire.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 September 2009 22:17 |
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4x4 Destinations -
...Activities and Events
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Written by Tierra del Sol
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Monday, 14 September 2009 22:22 |
Tierra del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego is proud to announce the 48th Annual Desert Safari to be held March 5-6, 2010 in the Truckhaven Hills area of the North Ocotillo Wells SVRA. This area was selected for the 2010 event due to the overwhelming positive feedback from last year’s participants.
The family focused 48th Annual Desert Safari will again present an awesome trail for all skill levels within the 4x4 community and the famous “TDS Raffle” with more than $100K in prizes.
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4x4 Destinations -
...Activities and Events
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Written by Bower Motorsports Media
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Friday, 11 September 2009 21:11 |
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Hammerking Productions Inc Announces Date For 2010 Griffin King of the Hammers
JOHNSON VALLEY, CA, (Sept 10, 2009): The 2010 running of the Griffin King of the Hammers race will take place on Friday February 12, 2010 in Johnson Valley, California at the legendary Hammers Trails. King of the Hammers has grown into a weeklong event in 2010 which will offer even more opportunities for drivers and spectators alike. Plans are in the works to build on last years theme of off-road industry related workshops, meet and greets, vendor area and more. To completely experience the King of the Hammers this year plan on being in Johnson Valley from Monday February 8th through Saturday Night February 13th. A formal schedule of events will be released soon.
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