Links
This page contains links to interesting groups and organizations.
Note: Being linked here does not necessarily mean that we endorse the group or that the group endorses us.
Organizations
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United Four Wheel Drive Associations - The national and international umbrella organization for most state, regional, and country-wide 4WD associations. If you are looking for a local 4WD club in your area, this is the place to check. Also contains valuable information on land use issues – activities to keep your trails open! |
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Tread Lightly! - A non-profit educational and information organization to promote recreational activities on public and private lands. |
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Blue Ribbon Coalition - A national advocacy organization that is politically very active and influential to keep public trails and areas open to the public.
Preserving Our Natural Resources FOR The Public Instead of FROM The Public. |
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The Specialty Equipment Market Association is at the forefront of the automotive aftermarket – a unique industry dedicated to the enhanced performance, appearance and handling of all types of passenger cars, light trucks and recreational vehicles.More than 6,466 companies strong, SEMA is an international trade association, serving the full spectrum of the specialty automotive equipment industry.The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a comprehensive legislative effort to lobby on behalf of car enthusiasts. Check out the SAN 4×4/Off-Road Hobby page. |
Other 4WD Clubs or Associations
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| International Suzuki Association:www.izook.com | North American Grand Cherokee Association:www.nagca.com |
Information Links
Below are interesting and useful links for information about public lands and recreational advocacy. Links are loosely grouped by topic.
| Advocacy Groups | |
| American Trails | www.AmericanTrails.org |
| Americans For Responsible Recreational Access | www.arra-access.com |
| Blue Ribbon Coalition | www.blueribbon.org |
| National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) | www.nohvcc.org |
| Property Right Research | www.propertyrightsresearch.org |
| Trail Keepers Foundation | www.trailkeepers.org |
| Tread Lightly! | www.treadlightly.org |
| User Groups | |
| Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association | www.ride-ctha.org |
| Georgia Appalachian Trail Club | www.georgia-atclub.org |
| Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association (GARTRA) | www.gartra.com |
| Georgia Horse Council | www.georgiahorsecouncil.com |
| Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association | www.sorba.org |
| United Four Wheel Drive Associations | www.ufwda.org |
| United States Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) | |
| Forest Service | www.fs.fed.us |
| Maps | www.fs.fed.us/maps/ |
| Forest Service Southern Region | www.southernregion.fs.fed.us |
| Alabama: Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega, Tuskegee National Forests |
www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/alabama/ |
| Georgia: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Off-Road Vehicle Information Screening Criteria for New OHV Trail Systems |
www.fs.fed.us/conf/ www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/orv_info.htm www.fs.fed.us/conf/200401-plan/10-PA_I.pdf |
| Kentucky: Daniel Boone National Forest |
www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/boone/ |
| North Carolina: Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests |
www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/ |
| South Carolina: Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/ |
| Tennessee: Cherokee National Forest |
www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/cherokee/ |
| Cherokee National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps | |
| Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area | www.lbl.org |
| Turkey Bay OHV Area | www.lbl.org/OHVTrails.html |
| National OHV Policy & Implementation Team | www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ |
| Volunteer Trail Ranger Program | www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/recreation/cohvops/ … |
| CFR Title 36, Chapter 2: Notice, Comment, and Appeal Procedures for National Forest System Projects and Activities |
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/36cfr215_02.html |
| U.S. Government Links | |
| Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funding | www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/rtp9908_pt1.htm |
| U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal | www.firstgov.gov |
| Contact Elected Officials | www.firstgov.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml |
| Library of Congress | www.loc.gov |
| Legislative Information | thomas.loc.gov |
| Recreation.gov – Find Recreation Areas | www.recreation.gov |
| Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - look up rules and regulations |
www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/ |
| Regulations.gov - find, review, and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register |
www.regulations.gov |
| U.S. Congress information | www.congress.org |
Other Interesting Links
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