2160 Miles of Swell: Public Comment Open for San Rafael Swell Travel Management

2160 Miles of Swell: Public Comment Open for San Rafael Swell Travel Management

Another travel management plan in southern Utah is open for public comment until July 22, 2024. Over 1.1 million acres is being evaluated for routes in the San Rafael Swell. The Swell is known for world class off-roading, singletrack, and dispersed camping. Many...
Historic Roadways Protection Act to Get Hearing in U.S. Senate

Historic Roadways Protection Act to Get Hearing in U.S. Senate

On June 12 the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on the Historic Roadways Protection Act. This legislation would restrict the Bureau of Land Management from closing roads through implementation of recently completed travel plans in Utah...
Oppose New Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in Bears Ears National Monument

Oppose New Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in Bears Ears National Monument

Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah is updating the resource management plan, the overarching plan that will direct the future of the monument for decades. This plan will show which areas are off limits to certain users including mining, recreation,...
Dolores River Travel Management Plan: More Moab Closures

Dolores River Travel Management Plan: More Moab Closures

Another travel plan affecting trails near Moab is being considered by the Bureau of Land Management. The area is East of Moab where the Dolores River crosses over the Colorado/Utah border, and includes popular trails such as Rose Garden Hill, Buckhorn Draw, Hideout...