Many long-time members of the NOHVCC family will already be aware of Americans For Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA). Representatives from ARRA routinely participate in NOHVCC’s Annual Conferences, and ARRA was heavily engaged in many recent battles on Capitol Hill in support of safe and responsible OHV recreation (RTP reauthorization, lead ban, ROV standards, potential Wilderness and National Monument designations, etc.). Newcomers to NOHVCC (or those who changed email addresses or …

This article is the third in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to …

This article is the first in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to …

From our partners at American Trails: Legacy Trails Grant Program This webinar will outline a new and exciting trails funding opportunity and is intended to help members of the trail community to understand if this funding program is right for their needs. Synopsis American Trails is pleased to partner with the U.S. Forest Service in announcing the Legacy Trails Grant Program. This program is funded up to $1.5M per year …

Polaris Industries has signed on to be an Extreme Terrain sponsor of the 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, August 18-20.  The Extreme Terrain level is the highest level of sponsorship indicating the strong support that Polaris has for NOHVCC and our Partners and guests who will participate in the Conference. Click here to Register for the Conference. NOHVCC Executive Director, Duane Taylor said, “Polaris has been a steadfast …

Registration for the 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, TN August 18-20 for general attendees is now open. The conference will follow a somewhat typical schedule that will be familiar to many of you. A mobile field workshop for attendees will be held on Thursday, August 18, with indoor sessions following on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20. Finally, the NOHVCC conference will conclude with a banquet on Saturday …

At the recent Great Trails Workshop in North Carolina funded by Trail Trust, we not only had the fortune of meeting Shawn Lindsey we also got to know Matt Fusco.   Matt is a landscape architect based in Western North Carolina who moved to the area in 1999 to pursue his passion for the mountains and bikes.  He worked for Melrose Design Group from 1999 – 2009 where he was …

The Motorcycle Industry Council’s RideReport is a weekly powersports email update about MIC’s activities and initiatives, with an occasional call to action as MIC works to protect and preserve our industry. RideReport is open to everyone, but only MIC members can access additional information, downloads and more. Click here to sign up About MIC: The MIC has a long history of working hard to expand the market. It’s been done …

For the 16th year the first Saturday in May is dedicated to female riders.  From motoress.com: International Female Ride Day® “…celebrates women motorcycle riders and is not country, group or organizationally specific – it is a globally synchronized “JUST RIDE!”© day, for women. Vicki Gray created IFRD for all women individually, in groups and collectively – everywhere! Women make International Female Ride Day® their day to “JUST RIDE!”© doing what …

Yesterday we reported on the NOHVCC Great Trails Workshop being held in North Carolina at the Brown Mountain OHV Area on the Pisgah National Forest.  The Workshop was made possible by a grant from the Fox Factory Trail Trust Program (www.trailtrust.com).  For yesterday’s recap of day one click here. The 15 OHV enthusiasts and managers from Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee again gathered early at the trailhead to begin …