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PLARA Discussion Update
This is what momentum looks like. During a recent hearing, Congressman Tim Walberg questioned Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about “presumption of access” and moving toward an “open...
Repeal of Nixon and Carter Executive Orders 11644 and 11989
April 22, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United StatesThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20500 Re: Repeal of Nixon and Carter Executive Orders...
Public Lands Access Restoration Act
THE PROBLEM: MORE USERS, LESS ACCESS Before 2005, motorized users could assume trails on public lands were open unless clearly marked as closed. Widespread access meant trails weren’t overused and...
Executive Director Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands
Testimony of Chad Hixon, Trails Preservation Alliance Representing the Trails Preservation Alliance Before the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on HR 7979 March 26, 2026...
Public Lands Access Restoration Act (PLARA)
Recently, working closely with the Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA), U.S. Representatives Jeff Crank (CO-5) and Mike Kennedy (UT-3) introduced the Public Lands Access Restoration Act (PLARA). The bill, introduced in...
2025 PPRD VegMgm EA comments
December 17, 2025 PSICC Supervisor’s Office 2840 Kachina Drive Pueblo CO 81008 719.553.1400Attn: Amber Wyndham and interdisciplinary NEPA Team Dear PSICC NEPA team, The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) appreciates the...
Letter of Support - Rescinding the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
November, 10th 2025 U.S. Department of the InteriorDirector (630), Bureau of Land Management1849 C Street NW, Room 5646Washington, DC 20240Attention: 1004-AF03. Re: Support for rescinding the Conservation and Landscape Health...
Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan
October 23rd, 2025 Bureau of Land ManagementMoab Field Office 82 E Dogwood AveMoab, UT 84532 Re: Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan EA #DOI-BLM-UT-Y010-2020-0097-EA Dear BLM Planning Team: Please accept...
NEPA Litigation Snapshot
NEPA LITIGATION SNAPSHOT (2001-2024) 2,833+ CASES 2,160 DISTRICTS + 673 APPELLATE USFS, BLM, DOI 50+ OF CASES I AGENCIES WIN 75-80% 72% ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS 10 GROUPS = 35% OF CASES...
Letter of Support - The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act
July 29, 2025 Rep. Bruce WestermanChair, House Natural Resources Committee1300 LongworthWashington, DC 20515 Re: The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act Dear Chairman Westerman, On behalf of the...
2025 Summer Newsletter - June
Hello, Trails Preservation Alliance Supporters! The snow has finally given way, and Colorado’s trails are beginning to open up—revealing both opportunities and the usual post-winter challenges. As we dive into...
Salida/Leadville Dispersed Camping Plan Comments
Dear Planning Team Members: Please accept this correspondence as comments on the Environmental Assessment (EA) Salida/Leadville Forest Service Districts Vehicle Based Dispersed Camping Management Plan. The Organizations have been involved...
Federal Court Upholds Rico-West Dolores Travel Plan
On May 16, 2025—nearly seven years after the Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA), San Juan Trail Riders, and Public Access Preservation Alliance filed suit—the federal court issued its decision upholding the...
TPA in Washington: Advancing Access and Stewardship
In May, the Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) made a strategic trip to Washington, DC to strengthen our voice at the federal level. Executive Director Chad Hixon, Legal Counsel Kent Holsinger,...
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Restores Critical Access in Sulphur Ranger District
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Restores Critical Access in Sulphur Ranger District Trail work opens key motorized routes closed since October 2020 wildfires The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Trail Crew...
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Delivers Early-Season Results Across Colorado
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Delivers Early-Season Results Across Colorado Strategic partnerships and boots-on-the-ground impact lead strong start to 2025 trail season The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Trail Crew has...
2025 Taos Canyon Restoration Project
June 7, 2025 Carson National Forest Supervisor’s Office208 Cruz Alta RoadTaos, NM 87571575-758-6200Attn: Taos Canyon Restoration Project- NEPA Team and Peter Rich Dear Taos Canyon Restoration Planning Team, The Trails...
CPW Strategic Plan Comments
Colorado Parks and Wildlife1313 Sherman St #618Denver, CO 80203Attn: CPW Strategic Plan Staff Dear CPW Strategic Planning Staff, The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) requests that Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)...
2025 Gold Rush Ride - Come Ride with Us!
We’re thrilled to invite you to join the 29th Annual Colorado Gold Rush Ride, August 10th through 15th—a spectacular week of scenic riding, camaraderie, and support for the Trails Preservation...
2025 Colorado 600 Registration is Now Open!
Don’t miss out – limited spaces available! The Colorado 600 is a four-day ride and trail symposium. Riders learn about off-highway motorcycle recreation challenges and opportunities in Colorado, Utah, and...
Press Release: Rider Groups Appeal BLM's Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan, Citing Legal Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rider Groups Appeal BLM’s Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan, Citing Legal Violations DENVER, CO (April 21, 2025) – Four leading off-highway vehicle (OHV) organizations – the Colorado...
Appeal of Moab Field Office 9/28/23 Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges TMP
Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), Colorado Off Road Enterprise (CORE), Ride with Respect (RwR), and Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) filed an appeal with the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA)...
2024 Annual Report Available!
We’re thrilled to share the 2024 Annual Report with you! This year’s report highlights the incredible progress we’ve made in preserving and enhancing off-highway motorcycle trails across Colorado and beyond....
Public Comments: Naturita Travel Management Plan (TMP)
United States Department of the InteriorBureau of Land ManagementUncompahgre Field Office2465 S Townsend Ave.Montrose, CO 81401 Attn: Caroline Kilbane. SUBJECT: Public Comments, Naturita Travel Management Plan (TMP) Dear Ms. Kilbane...
A Powerful New Partnership: Colorado 500 Supports Trails Preservation Alliance with 3-Year Fundraising Commitment
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership: the Colorado 500, a legendary off-highway motorcycle ride and long-standing supporter of rural Colorado communities, has selected the Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) as...
Letter of Concern: HB25-1101 Disbursements to nongovernmental entities
Representative Garcia 200 East Colfax – RM 307 Denver CO 80203 Representative Bacon 200 East Colfax – RM 307 Denver CO 80203 Senator Weissman 200 East Colfax Denver CO 80203...
USFS rationale for seasonal closures on select single-track motorcycle routes on the Uncompahgre Plateau
To: Chad HixonTrails Preservation Alliance From: Rob Roy Ramey II, Ph.D.Wildlife Science International., Inc. RE: USFS rationale for seasonal closures on select single-track motorcycle routes on the Uncompahgre Plateau. 28...
Introducing the TPA Trail Crew
In 2025, we are launching the TPA Trail Crew, a dedicated team of experienced professionals focused on improving trail maintenance across Colorado. Inspired by the USFS Statewide Trail Crew, this...
BLM Uncompahgre Field Office Travel Management Public Comments
1/28/25 UPDATE: Wednesday’s open house in Naturita has been postponed with no new date yet. Public comment period still runs through March 18, 2025. Preliminary project information, including a map...
CDPHE Regulation #87 Dredge and Fill Control Proposal Comments
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)Via: Google Form Portal Colorado Parks and WildlifeAtt: Fletcher JacobsVia email only RE: Regulation #87 Dredge and Fill Control regulations Dear Planning...
DOGE Legislative Bundle Comments
Senator Marcia Blackburn357 Dirksen Office Bldg.Washington, DC 20510 Re: DOGE Legislative Bundle Dear Senator Blackburn; The above Organizations are reaching out to provide our thoughts and inputs on the bundle...
BLM Finalized San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan
Due in large part to your public comments, we are sharing a better than expected outcome from the BLM’s finalized San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan (TMP) released yesterday afternoon....
2024 Ride with Respect Year in Review
Reprinted with permission Ride With Respect Year in Review 2024www.ridewithrespect.org In 2024, Ride with Respect (RwR) focused on fighting a wave of excessive restrictions to recreational access that swept across...
Happy Holidays from the TPA
As we celebrate this holiday season, we want to thank you for your incredible support and dedication throughout the year. Together, we’ve made progress in preserving and creating trails, strengthening...
Rampart Timber Comments Draft EA - Lower North-South Vegetation Plan
Ryan Nehl, Forest and Grassland Supervisor c/o Amber Wyndham 2840 Kachina Drive Pueblo, CO 81008 RE: Lower North-South Vegetation Plan Dear Ms. Wyndham: Please accept this correspondence as the input...
2024 Fall Newsletter - November
Hello, Trails Preservation Alliance Supporters! As our peak riding season wraps up and the holidays approach, it’s hard to believe 2024 is nearly behind us! We hope you had an...
Shoutout for Jerry Abboud: The Father of Colorado's OHV Program
Scott Jones presents Jerry Abboud lifetime achievement award Chapter 9 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s recent publication At Home in Nature prominently features Jerry Abboud, hailed as the “Father of...
UPDATE: USFS Seasonal Hiring and Budget Guidance Comments
Attached is the letter from Lisa Northrop, Associate Deputy Chief, Business Operations at US Department of Agriculture in response to our letter: USFS Seasonal Hiring and Budget Guidance Comments USDA...
South Sand Wash OHV Area Recreation Area Management Plan
Little Snake Field Office Attention: South Sand Wash Open OHV Area Recreation Area Management Plan 455 Emerson St. Craig, CO 81625 RE: South Sand Wash OHV Area RAMP Dear Sirs:...
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Comments
Michelle Kerns, Superintendent Glen Canyon National Recreation Area P.O. Box 1507 Page, AZ 86040 RE: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles (NPS-2024-0005-0001) Dear Superintendent Kerns: Please accept this correspondence...
Scott Bright Elected to the Colorado State Senate
Congratulations Scott! The Trails Preservation Alliance is thrilled to announce that our President, Scott Bright, has been elected to the Colorado State Senate! Congratulations, Scott! This is not only a...
Only 8% of the Trails in Colorado are Open to Motorcycles
At 2,273 miles, only 8% of the trails in Colorado are open to motorcycles. We want to see that mileage increase! Colorado’s population is greater than ever and still growing,...
Bears Ears National Monument RMP Protest
BLM Director Attention: Protest Coordinator (HQ210) Denver Federal Center, Building 40 (Door W-4) Lakewood, CO 80215 RE: Bears Ears National Monument RMP (DOI-BLM-UT-Y020-2022-0030-RMP-EIS) Also see: July 1, 2024 Bears Ears...
2024 Gunnison Public Lands Initiative (GORP 2024) Preliminary Thoughts
Senator Michael Bennett 261 Russell Building Washington DC 20510 Senator John Hickenlooper SR 374 Russell Building Washington DC 20510 RE: Preliminary thoughts on GORP 2024 Dear Senator Bennett and Senator...
New Resource: Interactive Club Map
At the 2024 Partner Club Meeting, there was broad agreement that a map showing the regions each affiliated club manages would be a valuable resource. We’re excited to announce that...
Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge TMP Comments
Bureau of Land Management Richfield Field Office 150 East 900 North Richfield, UT 84701 RE: Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge TMP (DOI-BLM-UT-C020-2018-0006-EA) Also see: June 10 2024: Henry Mountains and...
CPW Draft Outdoor Strategy Comments
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Att: Jody Kennedy Via email only RE: Preliminary Thoughts on Outdoor Strategy Dear Jody: The Organizations would like to supplement our original comments on the SCORP...
2024 Colorado 600 - Another Successful Event!
The 2024 Colorado 600 Trails Awareness Symposium was a huge success! While the rides are always a highlight, what really makes this event special are the daily discussions where we...
Ned Suesse welcomed back to the TPA Board of Directors
The TPA welcomed the return of Ned Suesse to help lead the organization into the future. Ned first joined the TPA Board of Directors in 2017 and served as President...
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Proposed RMP Protest
BLM Director Attention: Protest Coordinator (HQ210) Denver Federal Center, Building 40 (Door W-4) Lakewood, CO 80215 RE: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument RMP (DOI-BLM-UT-P010-2022-0006-RMP-EIS) Dear BLM Director: Please accept this protest...
USFS Seasonal Hiring and Budget Guidance Comments
Update: 11/18/2024 Response from Lisa Northrop, Associate Deputy Chief, Business Operations at US Department of Agriculture US Forest Service Att: Randy Moore, Chief 201 14th Street SW Washington DC 20250-1124...
2024 Sweepstakes Winners Announced!
Hello Everyone! The 2024 TPA Moto Adventure Sweepstakes has come to an end! From all of us at the TPA – Thank You! We couldn’t do this without your donations,...
USFS Old Growth Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Revision Comments
US Forest Service Att: Director Ecosystem Management 201 14th Street SW- mailstop 1108 Washington DC 20250-1124 Submitted via portal only. RE: Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) Direction for Old...
Don Riggle Announces Retirement
TPA Friends and Supporters, After 44 plus years of working to save our sport in Colorado, my time has arrived to retire and let others continue the mission. The Trails...
2024 Colorado Gold Rush Raises $6K for the TPA!
A heartfelt thank you from all of us at the Trails Preservation Alliance to Merve Davies and the incredible Gold Rush riders and supporters. For the 28th year, riders gathered...
San Rafael Swell TMP Addendum to Supplementary Comments from RwR TPA CORE
Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office 125 South 600 West Monticello, Utah 84501 RE: San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan (DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2019-0019-EA) Also See: March 3, 2021 Comments BLM Scoping...
San Rafael Swell TMP Supplementary Comments from RwR TPA CORE
Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office 125 South 600 West Monticello, Utah 84501 RE: San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan (DOI-BLM-UT-G020-2019-0019-EA) Dear SRS TMP Project Manager: These comments on...
San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan Comments
BLM Price Field Office, 125 South 600 West Price, UT 84501 Via Portal Only Re: San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the request...
Proposed Dolores River National Monument Comments
Senator Michael Bennet 261 Russell Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Senator John Hickenlooper 374 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Congresswoman Lauren Boebert 1713 Longworth House Office Building Washington,...
Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management Plan Comments
Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office 365 North Main Street Monticello, Utah 84535 RE: Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management Plan (DOI-BLM-UT-Y020-2022-0030-RMP-EIS) Also see: October 31, 2022: Bears Ears...