The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11-9 on February 4, 2026, to advance the Historic Roadways Protection Act. But our work isn’t done! The bill now heads to the full Senate floor and we need Senators to know this bill matters via the form below…
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12 Days of Legal Updates: Our Fight to Stop Antiquities Act Abuse
For far too long presidents have been abusing the Antiquities Act to bypass congress and lock up millions of acres of public land. Below we review BlueRibbon Coalition’s efforts to stop the abuse & how national monument designations adversely affect recreation.
Help Save Free, Dispersed Camping Near Capitol Reef National Park
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 …
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 theirย challenge ย to the federal governmentโs arbitrary and illegal closure...









