Monthly Archives: April 2020

Last night via Zoom Meeting, representatives from all known Tucson local dirt bike groups / clubs met to discuss establishing a routine meeting to discuss needs, concerns and possible projects related to off-road dirt bike riding on the Coronado National Forest. These “dirt bike” meetings will take place in between the quarterly OHV Partners meeting TRS attends with the Coronado National Forest Supervisor and Staff. As an OHV Partner with the Coronado National Forest, TRS is chartered to represents dirt bike interests for all user groups at these quarterly meetings. This new meeting arrangement has the potential to improve our influence over local dirt bike issues on the Coronado with the strength of a collective voice. Meeting notes will be…

A new report is now available from Arizona State Parks and Trails and the University of Arizona highlighting the economic value of trails to Arizona residents, based on the benefits to those using them. The report estimates statewide demand for motorized and non-motorized trails and highlights the importance of providing trail-based recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. I have not read the whole study yet, it is long, but here is a snap shot of some key facts. • In the past year, Arizonans used trails in the state for non-motorized recreation an estimated 83,110,000 times, and for motorized recreation an estimated 20,117,000 times. • An estimated 59.2% of Arizona’s adult population (or 3,073,100 Arizonans) engaged in non- motorized…

Gary & I represented TRS & all dirt bike enthusiasts in the greater Tucson metropolitan area today. One very important take away is the Red Spring Phase II project is on the Coronado Program of Work list for 2021!! More details about other topics discussed in this meeting to be posted later. G

Greetings TRS! I hope this message finds you well and calm considering the overwhelming attention being paid to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the near term, please emphasize, practice and promote healthy habits. I expect we will see many more changes to our social habits and norms in the months to come. In fact, it is reasonable to expect some of the changes recently enacted may become the normal process in the future. The primary purpose of this message is to let you know your club Officers/Board of Directors are keeping the engine of TRS in good shape and running. Here is a short list of what is going on inside and around TRS. • TRS Officers will be conducting a…

TRS received this message today from the Coronado National Forest, Supervisor’s Office. Dear Partners, I want to reach out and let you know that Coronado National Forest continues to value your partnership and engagement during these unprecedented times. For obvious reasons, the Forest has been pre-occupied with implementing CDC guidelines, providing public health and safety for its employees and visitors, and dealing with the uncertainty and challenges we are all facing under the COVID-19 outbreak. We appreciate your patience and the time and space you have given us to manage the situation. The Coronado National Forest offices are virtually open and most all of the staff are teleworking or working in the field under CDC and USDA guidelines. Most of…

From the latest AMA News Letter PAYSON, Ariz. – The Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District, is discontinuing paper permits due to increased demand from visitors to the popular Bulldog Canyon OHV area. Those wishing to visit the area are instead required to obtain a permit online through recreation.gov. This transition to an online system also means the public will no longer will have to travel to the district office to obtain a permit. The online process includes a $6 administrative fee. Additionally, while past permits allowed up to five additional household members to be added to the permit, each OHV operator, age 16 or older, will now need a permit on hand while riding in the Bulldog Canyon OHV…