RELEASE: BlueRibbon Coalition Announces Legal Challenge to Closure of 665 Miles of Trails in the San Rafael Swell

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...
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...
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...
Together We Can Make a Difference!

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...