Stories

Focus on Enforcement: Stopping Off-Road Vehicle Abuse

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Off-Road Vehicles
Off-Road Vehicles
Motorized vehicle abuse has been called one of the biggest problems facing public lands – but many solutions are within reach, a new report says.

Policy Corner: Travel Management & Off-Road Vehicles

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Bitterroot National Forest Sign.  Photo by B.N.F.
Bitterroot National Forest Sign.  Photo by B.N.F.
Learn about the travel planning process, and why the Bitterroot National Forest should not ignore hikers, mountain bikers, hunters, and other non-motorized users.

Volunteers Protect the Bitterroot National Forest

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MCC revegetating removed road and landing.  Photo by Adam Switalski
MCC revegetating removed road and landing.  Photo by Adam Switalski
With more than 4,000 miles of roads and trails on the Bitterroot National Forest, sometimes the Forest Service needs a little help keeping track of what is going on out there. That's where the Bitterroot Quiet Use Coalition comes in.

Citizen Report Leads to Citations for Off-Roaders

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Motorcyclist.  Photo by Wildlands CPR
Motorcyclist.  Photo by Wildlands CPR
Guy Leibenguth, of Lolo, takes justice into is own hands as he encounters illegal ATV use on Printers Creek Road.