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Dolores Ranger District Adds New Routes in Recent Decision - Chicken Creek Trail
Reprinted with permission – a message via email from the San Juan Trail Riders. Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest Chicken Creek Trail Project Decision Motorized Trails Per the...
2020 Ride With Respect Year in Review
Reprinted with permission Ride with Respect Year in Review 2020 www.ridewithrespect.org On rough trails, when scanning ahead for obstacles, you can sometimes find a line that threads the needle to...
Big update! TPA Files Objections to Pike San Isabel Record of Decision
Still Fighting the Good Fight The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) is continuously working for you and after an 8-year long fight, we are nearing the finish line. The TPA has...
The TPA Helps Ride with Respect Save Valuable Routes Southwest of Moab Utah
Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office 82 East Dogwood Avenue Moab, UT 84532 Re: Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment of the Canyon Rims Travel Management Area Dear BLM...
Comments on USFS E-Bike Designations Proposed Policy Changes
United States Forest Service Attn: Michiko Martin, Director Recreation Staff 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250-1124 SUBJECT: Comments on proposed policy changes regarding E-bike designations on lands managed by...
Save the Date - 2021 Colorado 600
Photo: Miguel Santana When: September 12th – 17th, 2021 Where: Grand Lodge at Crested Butte, Colorado What: The Colorado 600 is a five-day ride and trail symposium through the Collegiate...
Enter to Win this Bike!
**Sweepstakes ended Apr 8, 2021** Enter to win this special 2020 TPA Edition KTM 690 Enduro R fully outfitted! Enjoy every route from the highway to trail and back. This...
Support of Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 - MAZ20148
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Att: Senator Barrasso 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support of Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 – MAZ20148 Dear...
Support of Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Att: Senator Daines 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support of Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020 Dear...
Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) Proposed Project List for 2020/2021
US Forest Service -Region 2 VIA Electronic portal submission only Re: Proposed 20/21 project list under GAOA Dear Sirs: The above Organizations welcome the opportunity to voice our support for...
Definition of Habitat Areas - US Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS)
UD Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB(3W) 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: Definition of Habitat Areas Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2020–0047 Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the...
Letter of Support for History Colorado Grant Application - Palisade Wall Repairs
Mr. Tim Stroh, AIA Director, State Historical Fund 1200 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 SUBJECT: Letter of Support for History Colorado Grant Application, Palisade Wall Repairs. Dear Mr. Stroh: Please accept...
2020 Shady Burro Enduro - Another Burro in the Books!
Back by popular demand the 2020 Shady Burro Enduro in South Fork, CO. was a HUGE success! The 2-day Shady Burro was a SOLD OUT event with Trails Preservation Alliance...
The TPA is excited to introduce Chad Hixon as our new Executive Director!
The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Board of Directors is excited and pleased to announce the selection of Chad Hixon to serve as the Executive Director of the TPA. Chad brings...
Another Burro on the Books!
Back by popular demand – the 2020 Shady Burro Enduro in South Fork, CO. was a HUGE success! The 2-day Shady Burro was a SOLD OUT event with Trails Preservation...
Southwest Colorado Update
As winter yielded to spring, crews from San Juan Trail Riders (SJTR) worked with the U.S. Forest Service, clearing downfall from OHV and single-track trails in Southwest Colorado. By early...
Motorcycle Trail Riders Clear Snow and Open Popular Trail
The Monarch Crest Trail is now open a little earlier thanks to Yon Iaccio’s efforts with an organized shovel party. Yon, owner of Tomichi Creek Trading Post and founding member...
Planning Trails with Wildlife in Mind
Introduction: TPA’s role in helping to develop Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW), Planning Trails with Wildlife in Mind Guide and the Advisory Group for the development of the Guide. The...
Proposed regulations of Electric Bicycles RN 1004-AE72
US Department of Interior Director, BLM Mail Stop 2134 LM 1849 C St. NW ATT: RN 1004-AE72 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Proposed regulations of Electric Bicycles – RN 1004-AE72 Dear...
TPA Request for Additional Single-Track - Royal Gorge Field Office
Sent via email to: Recreation Planning Staff Attn: Linda Skinner Royal Gorge Field Office Bureau of Land Management 3028 E. Main St. Canyon City, CO 81212 Request for additional multiple-use,...
Letter of support for HR 5797 - The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act of 2020
Chairman Peter Defazio 2165 Rayburn Building Washington, DC 20515 Ranking Member Sam Graves 2165 Rayburn Building Washington, DC 20515 RE: Support for HR 5797 “The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full...
UPDATE: ACTION ALERT $5 Million In Colorado OHV Funds At Stake
We wanted to provide an update on the OHV fund situation after a week of hearings with the Joint Budget Committee… RIGHT NOW WE ARE CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC. Here is why:...
A Call to Action for all Outdoorsmen Across America - AZ Backcountry Explorers
Article dated January 12, 2020 from the Arizona Backcountry Explorers website. There is a lot of good information and recommendations – check out the entire article on their site. The...
2020 Colorado OHV Program Grant Awards Announced
Since the OHV Program started in 1991, more than $62 million from OHV registration fees have been allocated for “on the ground” improvements for motorized recreation. In 2020, $4,456,258 was...
Colorado Trails Program Funding Rescission - Letter to the JBC
Colorado Trails Program Funding Rescission Sent via email to: Senator Dominick Moreno dominick.moreno.senate@state.co.us Representative Daneya Esgar Daneya.esgar.senate@state.co.us Representative Julie McCluskie Julie.mccluskie.house@state.co.us Senator Bob Rankin bob.rankin.senate@state.co.us Representative Kim Ransom kim.ransom.house@state.co.us Senator...
ACTION ALERT! $5 Million In Colorado OHV Funds At Stake
We need your help to protect the OHV funding program! It has come to our attention that the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is looking at rescinding all or part...
The TPA is excited to Introduce our New Legal Team!
The TPA Board of Directors has recently entered into an agreement with the Holsinger Law LLC to begin representing the TPA and provide legal support as needed. Kent Holsinger is...
Arizona Trails Economic Study - 2020
Click image to download PDF THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF TRAILS IN ARIZONA A Travel Cost Method Study – TECHNICAL REPORT Dari Duval, George Frisvold, Ashley Bickel March 2020 The University...
Gila National Forest revised draft RMP/Planning
Gila National Forest Att: Plan Revision 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061 Re: Gila NF revised draft RMP/Planning Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the comments...
TPA Mid-Season Report - Spring 2020
Photo: Don Nickels Message from the TPA Board of Directors The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Board of Directors sincerely hopes that this newsletter finds you safe and doing well. The...
The Changing Landscape of Local Involvement for Clubs Associated with Motorized Recreation
By Scott Jones Scott is a legal and land-use consultant that supports the TPA, COHVCO and the Colorado Snowmobile Association. Photo: Sean Klinger Our local clubs are the backbone of...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) OHV Grant Program
By Jason Elliott and Scott Bright Jason and Scott work with the TPA and serve on CPW’s State Trails and OHV Subcommittee. Photo: Don Riggle Each and every year, CPW’s...
Great American Outdoors Act S3422
Senator Corey Gardner 354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Great American Outdoors Act S3422 Dear Senator Gardner: The above Organizations (Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, Trail Preservation Alliance,...
Rico West Dolores Trails Project Draft Environmental Assessment comments
San Juan National Forest Dolores Field Office Dolores, CO 81323-9308 Re: Rico Trails Project 56748 To: Tom Rice Introduction: Please accept these comments to the Draft Environmental Assessment for the...
Central Colorado Mountain Riders (CCMR) - Spring Update
This is a recent email sent out by the Central Colorado Mountain Riders (CCMR) club – their Spring update to their members. CCMR is responsible for the great riding on...
Comments on CEQ/NEP procedures revision (CEQ-2019-0003)
Council on Environmental Quality 730 Jackson Place NW Washington, DC 20503 Attn: Docket No. CEQ-2019-0003 Re: Comments on CEQ/NEP procedures revision (CEQ-2019-0003) Dear Chairwoman Neumayr: The above Organizations (Colorado Off-Highway...
Action Alert: Council for Environmental Quality NEPA process
Action Alert: CEQ NEPA Revisions The Council for Environmental Quality is seeking to make the entire NEPA process more effective and efficient. We are asking for your comments in support...
Silverton TMP Project Draft EA
Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office 201 West Spencer Ave. suite A Gunnison, CO 81230 Re: Silverton TMP Project Draft EA To: To the Reviewing Officer Introduction: Please accept...
SB 20-130 Support
Senator Kerry Donovan 200 E Colfax -RM 346 Denver, CO 80203 Representative Julie McCluskie 200 E Colfax -RM 307 Denver, CO 80203 RE: SB 20-130 Support Dear Senator Donovan and...
2019 End of Year Report - Trails Preservation Alliance
This End of Year Report provides an overview of the TPA’s 2019 activities, significant accomplishments, and events. For more detailed information, please visit the “News” tab on the TPA website...