After closing 612 miles of routes near Capitol Reef National Park that led to countless free, dispersed campsites, the Bureau of Land Management is now proposing to build a large developed campground. While BRC is not opposed to developed campgrounds, they should be in addition to— not instead of— dispersed camping experiences. BLM is taking public comments on the plan, so let’s make our voices heard via the form below.
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RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Announces Legal Challenge to Closure of 665 Miles of Trails in the San Rafael Swell
SALT LAKE CITY - Today, BlueRibbon Coalition, Sage Riders Motorcycle Club, and Paul Wells filed a complaint in federal court to challenge the closure of 665 miles of popular trails in the San Rafael Swell. These closures were finalized by the Bureau of Land 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
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...
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...
Together We Can Make a Difference!
Ensuring recreational access to public lands in the western United States is a critical endeavor that requires collective effort and support. Joining and donating to both the Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) and the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) represents a powerful...
12 Days of Legal Updates: Day 3 San Rafael Swell Travel Planning – Looking Ahead
The recent decision to close hundreds of miles of some of the best off-road trails on the planet near Moab was part of a larger ongoing project that will affect many more trails. In 2017 the Department of Interior, wilderness groups, and pro-access groups including...
RELEASE: Coalition of Off-Roaders Asks Federal Court to Halt Closure of Public Trails in Moab, Utah
The federal court filing follows a ruling by the Interior Board of Land Appeals to deny a stay of the closures earlier this month. SALT LAKE CITY - Today, a coalition of off-road groups took their challenge to the federal government’s arbitrary and illegal closure of...
RELEASE: Coalition of Off-Roaders Challenges Imminent Closure of 317 Miles of Trails Near Moab, UT
Today, the BlueRibbon Coalition, joined by the Colorado Offroad Trail Defenders and Mr. Patrick McKay, challenged a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to close 317 miles of some of the nation’s best off-roading trails near Moab, Utah. If allowed to stand,...
RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Supports the Historic Roadways Protection Act
Add Your Voice in Support: UPDATE- On January 13, 2025 Senator Mike Lee (UT) and Representative Mike Kennedy (UT) re-introduced the Historic Roadways Protection Act in the new Congress. on December 31st, 2024 the BLM released its decision for the San Rafael Swell...








