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Grant funding fuels the success of the DBBB creating new trails and preserved access.

Grants are available right now for your local club or group project. Apply Today Online. 

  We hope everyone enjoyed themselves at our Fall 2016 Meet & Ride. Before we move focus onto our Annual Meeting on December 3rd, in which everyone's invited to attend, it's seems worthy to reflect on our success together as an Association for a moment. It is well known how successful this past years SFWDA events were, generating thousands of dollars of revenue for our non-profit association. With the success of these events and through the support of our constantly growing membership base we will never stop fighting the core mission of your Association;  Conservation * Education * Recreation. 

 For those that were able to join us at  our Meet & Ride this past Saturday you were able to see first hand a rural and majestic part of the Appalachian Mountains. The route there near Slade, KY and the Red River Gorge area that everyone traveled is part of a long term and ongoing project which was made possible by grants from both the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) and TreadLIghtly. Soon several local off road business's and others in the community stepped up to support as well. With combined financial support and together along with the hard work from volunteers like the Ohio River Four Wheeler's club and Friends of Daniel Boone we have created what is now know as the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway.

Current map digitally available from Cartotracks.com 

  These joint efforts have proven successful in reclaiming the nearly 100 miles of the byway into a OHV route for everyone, highlighting the beautiful nature in this area all the while stimulating the economy by attracting many wheeler's and tourists to the area. As members of SFWDA we pride ourselves on being comprised mostly of responsible enthusiasts who practice the TreadLightly principles and we strive to serve as a model of what the OHV community should be perceived as to others. Our core SFWDA mission is in full effect here in the DBBB with grant funds in a variety of ways to include; marking the byway route with kiosks and signage, digitally mapping for smartphones, continual volunteer maintenance of these trails, engineered water and erosion management projects, bridge building, and even routine trash removal. This continued effort is how we plan to protect and preserve access to this beautiful trail.

 If you missed it this past weekend don't worry, with our continued efforts the DBBB will remain open for generations to come. Feel free to look up the ORFW club (links below) for more info about joining them on a ride of the area. 

  For anyone interested in more rides like this..... We host 4 of these Meet & Ride events across the Southeast Region at various off road trails & parks annually. Subscribe to our newsletter and visit our website on a regular basis at www.SFWDA.org , and also check out our Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/SFWDA .

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Jeffrey Dozier receives national recognition on the DBBB project, earning the 2016 - UFWDA - Four Wheeler of the Year Award!

 A well deserved congratulations to another one of our very own SFWDA members. Jeffrey Dozier (Ohio River Four Wheelers / Friends of Daniel Boone) on being selected to receive the UFWDA 2016 - FOUR WHEELER OF THE YEAR AWARD. This award is designed to recognize, on a national level, the overall significant achievements and contributions of individuals to the sport of recreational four wheeling. Jeff, you most certainly deserve it. Your hard work and dedication on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway over the past years will continue to benefit generations of off road enthusiasts.  

Local Clay City Times paper article on the DBBB. 

 The DBBB provides designated maps, markers, and preserved access to a beautiful rural route through sections of un-maintained county roads in the Slade and Red River Gorge area of Kentucky creating the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway offering approximately 100 miles of scenic trails offering up many unique and challenging obstacles. For more about the DBBB visit ;  www.sfwda.org/dbbb

 

For more about UFWDA visit; http://www.ufwda.org/
For more about the ORFW club visit : http://www.sfwda.org/orfw
For more about the Friends of Boone visit: https://www.facebook.com/Daniel-Boone-Backcountry-Byway-694090960601745/

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Fall 2016 SFWDA Meet & Ride is a Success in the DBBB - Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway

A great SFWDA Meet & Ride Saturday hosted by your association and the Ohio River Four Wheeler's. We had 135+ vehicles and over 200 people from KY, TN, IL, IN, OH, WVA, SC, GA and MI. 

Beautiful fall day exploring the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. And to top off our day we presented the Jeffrey Dozier the UFWDA Four Wheeler of the Year award for dedication, focus and efforts on the DBBB. Our sincerest thanks Jeff.

Also special thanks to Aaron Roddy,  Joe Kling, and all of the ORFW members for outstanding work in organizing the day and also for your efforts on the DBBB.

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Our very own DBBB WINS the 2016 BFG Outstanding Trails Program - Congratulations, Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, led by the Ohio River Four Wheelers

BFGoodrich® Tires Outstanding Trails Program
2016 Winners announced

 
Press Release; SEMA Show - Las Vegas, NV., Nov. 3, 2016
  
 – BFGoodrich® Tires, in collaboration with 4 Wheel Parts, United Four Wheel Drive Associations, Blue Ribbon Coalition and Off Road Business Association, today announced the winners of the 2016 Outstanding Trails program.  Nominated for uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following, the trails selected and the associated clubs for this year’s program are: 

· Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, Kentucky, Ohio River Four    Wheelers
· Sidewinder Trail, Colorado, Mile-Hi Jeep Club
· 21 Road, Grand Junction, Colorado, Grand Mesa Jeep Club
· Hagen Creek Trail, Yacolt Burn State Forest, Washington , Piston’s Wild Motorsports Club

  Our very own DBBB WINS the
2016 BFG Outstanding Trails Program!

 Congratulations to Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, in Kentucky as led by SFWDA and the
Ohio River Four Wheelers.

SFWDA and ORFW have been actively fighting for access on trails in this area for years now. Through grants provided by SFWDA and the help of many dedicated volunteers like Jeffrey Dozier, Aaron Roddy, Joe Kling, and many other passionate volunteers we have uncovered and now digitally mapped a route through sections of un-maintained county roads in the Slade and Red River Gorge area of Kentucky creating the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway offering approximately 100 miles of scenic trails offering up many unique and challenging obstacles. 

 BFGoodrich® Tires builds tires for any adventure, including those that take drivers off their daily roadways. Through the BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails presented by 4 Wheel Parts program, that promotes sustainable and responsible off-road driving, BFGoodrich will once again award grants of $4,000 each to four qualified and passionate off-road clubs in North America. These clubs will use their grants to continue local efforts that preserve and protect their hometown trails. This is the 11th year of the program. 

To date, Outstanding Trails has awarded grants to 40 off-road trails nominated by 38 local clubs throughout North America. The program has provided more than $150,000 in grants in support of these trail conservation efforts. 

Nominations were accepted beginning March 28 through July 15, on the BFGoodrich Tires website at www.bfgoodrichtires.com. The competition invites off-road clubs from around North America to nominate local trails that merit grants for maintenance or refurbishing. Trails are selected based on uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast support. BFGoodrich assembled a panel of judges comprised of four-wheel industry veterans to evaluate Outstanding Trails grant submissions. 

BFGoodrich Tires 2016 Outstanding Trails Winners: 
 During the course of the year, BFGoodrich Tires will be at club events associated with these trails to highlight the uniqueness of each location, educate off-road enthusiasts on the responsible use of the trails and present a $4,000 grant to each club to assist in the preservation of trail access. 

· Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, Kentucky, Ohio River Four Wheelers

 This trail is a 98-mile loop that spans several counties through remote and scenic Kentucky including the Red River Gorge. The trail is growing rapidly in recognition and use. With this increased traffic, regular maintenance is needed. The Ohio River Four Wheelers club has been around for 25 years and takes pride in promoting safety on its trail rides and environmentally-conscious off-roading. 
The club plans to use the grant to conduct any repairs that are needed and promote the trail in the region. They also will continue to uncover additional sections of unmaintained county roads that can be incorporated into the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. 

· Sidewinder Trail, Gunnison, Colorado, Mile-Hi Jeep Club

· 21 Road, Grand Junction, Colorado, Grand Mesa Jeep Club
The Grand Mesa Jeep Club is the second oldest organization of its kind in Colorado. With more than 100 memberships, the club has adopted the 21 Road Trail and other local trails and is committed to its protection and maintenance. The Grand Mesa Jeep Club has "adopted' both the 21 Road trail and the threatened Great Basin Spadefoot Toad (the "21 Road Toad"). 
The club has committed to protecting the toad's habitat in at least 3 areas along the trail with posts and cable. 21 Road runs through several canyons in Grand Junction and often changes with extreme weather conditions. Grand Mesa Jeep club plans to use the grant money to work with the Bureau of Land Management to cable off critical habitat and increase signage to ensure proper off-road use of the trail. The club plans to build and outfit a trail support building to ensure tools and equipment is available for ongoing trail maintenance. 

· Hagen Creek Trail, Yacolt Burn State Forest, Washington , Piston’s Wild Motorsports Club
Piston's Wild Motorsports was founded in February 2007 for the primary purpose of reopening public access to the 4x4 trails that were closed over 20 years earlier. The club started with just 2 families and has grown to almost 50 active and honorary family memberships. the club built three new 4x4 trails in 2014 and is on track to build three more 4x4 trails in the near future. The club membership is dedicated to being active stewards of the motorized trails in the Yacolt Burn State Forest from conception of the idea, through construction development and for ongoing maintenance to ensure the public's access to these trails into the future. 
The club would like the opportunity to go back and "upgrade" the existing trails with some additional optional routes, increased and varied features with some new challenges and possibly create some inviting "social" areas to encourage wheelers to visit the area as often as possible. 

About BFGoodrich Tires
With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich® Tires is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 40 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich Tires delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences from ultra-high-performance street to off-road terrain with one common theme — extreme performance. 
Come upgrade your performance with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at @BFGoodrichTires. 

About 4 Wheel Parts
4 Wheel Parts is the global leader in off-road truck, Jeep and aftermarket performance products. With 69 locations across the U.S. and Canada and growing, 4 Wheel Parts Service Centers install all the products they sell. Maintaining the nation’s largest inventory of off-road tires, wheels, lift kits, and accessories, 4 Wheel Parts serves customers across the country and around the globe. Life is Better Off-Road™. Visit
them at 4wheelparts.com or call toll-free 877-474-4821. 

About United Four Wheel Drive Associations
United Four Wheel Drive Associations is the world’s leading representative of all-brand, four wheel-drive enthusiasts. UFWDA benefits, developed and tested over the past 40 years, include four-wheel-drive safety and awareness education; such user ethics programs as adopt-a-road, conservation volunteer and volunteer trail patrol; assistance with new club formation; education seminars to aid four wheelers through complex state and federal programs affecting trail access; internet forums designed to instantly connect members globally; and access to its legislative advocate and nationally
recognized attorney who works exclusively for four-wheel-drive enthusiasts to protect access and prevent road and trail closures. For more information on the UFWDA log on to www.ufwda.org 

About the BlueRibbon Coalition
The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is a national non-profit organization that champions responsible recreation and encourages a strong conservation ethic and individual stewardship, while providing leadership in efforts to keep outdoor recreation alive and well -- all sports; all trails. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, participation in the administrative process, outreach, education and collaboration among recreationists. BRC works with land managers to provide recreation opportunities preserve resources and promote cooperation with other public land users. BRC is recognized nationwide for its credible staff of landuse and recreation professionals, as well as a legal team with nearly 30 years of accomplishments. Learn more at www.BlueRibbonCoalition.org. 

About the Ohio River Four Wheelers
Ohio River Four Wheelers (ORFW) is a non-profit off road enthusiast club in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Our goal is to enjoy recreational trail riding and to promote responsible, environmentally conscious off-roading. Our club is family oriented, with an average of twenty-five active families in our membership. 
In addition to trail riding, ORFW members volunteer to assist with trail clean-ups, and annually make contributions to charities of the communities in which we ride.
To join ORFW, you must attend one meeting, one trail ride, and then be voted in by the members. Dues are $55.00 annually. Portions of your ORFW dues are paid to these organizations so that you will become a member through the Club: United Four Wheel Drive Association and Southern Four Wheel Drive Association. 

ORFW Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month;
Quaker Steak and Lube Restraunt
590 Chambers Dr. Milford, OH 45150
Milford, OH.

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USFS Proposed Planning Rule Amendment - FAQ's and Updates

Good afternoon members of SFWDA,

 We thought a few of you may like to know that the Forest Service published a Federal Register Notice today (Oct. 12), requesting public comment on a minor but important proposed amendment to the 2012 Planning Rule.

 While the 2012 Planning Rule includes direction specific to national forest plan amendments, the 2012 Planning Rule did not explicitly direct how to apply substantive requirements set forth in the 2012 Planning Rule (requirements for sustainability, diversity, multiple use and timber) to those plans developed under the 1982 Planning Rule. 

 This proposed amendment to the 2012 Planning Rule would clarify the Department’s and Agency’s expectations for plan amendments, including expectations for amending 1982 Rule plans.

 The proposed amendment is recommended and supported by the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule (http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/planningrule/committee) and is based on experience gained by early adopter forests, public input garnered through plan amendment processes, and extensive dialogue with the National Advisory Committee.
 
 The 30 day public comment period begins on Oct. 12 and ends on Nov. 14 2016.

 Attached are some Frequently Asked Questions about the amendment. Additional information will be posted at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/planningrule/home .

 We appreciate your on-going interest in the Forest Service and its 2012 Planning Rule. 
 With kind regards,

 Andrea Bedell Loucks
 Assistant Director
 Forest Service
Ecosystem Management Coordination
> p: 202-295-7968
> c: 202-295-7968
> abloucks@fs.fed.us
> 201 14th Street, SW
> Washington, DC 22046
> www.fs.fed.us

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Trail rides abound from Easy to Advanced with Excursion Rides too. Dixie Run 30 has something for everyone

Our Trail Ride schedule is now complete. We have something for everyone. Guided rides for Easy-Moderate to Advanced drivers as well as scenic excursion rides to some beautiful waterfall rich state parks. Full details are listed on our website, and online registration for each ride will be posted this week. If you're interested in joining a group of equally capable rigs to make the most of your weekend then stay tuned for the follow up post with online registration. Spaces are limited and are first come first served. See ya'll there....  In the meantime check out the complete line up here of rides here;  http://www.sfwda.org/dr30-trail-rides/  

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We're "Whistlin Dixie" on a flashback to 2009 Dixie Run with Ian and Extreme 4x4 on TV featuring our challenging Rock Race against the clock

 

 How about a little flashback to Dixie Run 2009 at Golden Mountain where Ian Johnson from Extreme 4x4 joined us and the cameras were rolling. Everyone put on a great showing, but the wet sloppy rocks that day meant many DNF. Check out the top 3 finishers on the podium and then watch the video of it all going down! Then be sure to join us again at Dixie Run # 30 when we do it all over again on the rocks at our Southern Shootout!  

 

 

Upcoming......
Southern Shootout - Dixie Run 30
Saturday, Sept 24th, 2016  @  3-5 PM

 

 
 

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Presenting our Fall 2016 SFWDA Meet & Ride sponsored by ORFW Club.

OHIO RIVER FOUR WHEELERS
welcomes everyone to the
 Fall 2016 SFWDA Meet & Greet

When: Saturday, November 12th, 2016 @ 9am

Where: Slade Kentucky / Red River Gorge

9 AM local time at the
Natural BridGe Campground
90 L&E Railroad PL Slade, KY 40376. 

 The OHIO RIVER FOUR WHEELERS would like to invite everyone whether you're an SFWDA member or not. Head north for an exciting day of wheeling with ORFW in the Daniel Boone National Forest / Red River Gorge area.

 "We would like to show our appreciation for all the support SFWDA has provided to help develop and promote the Daniel Boone Back Country Byway / DBBB."

There are NO registration fees or trail access fees for this event.

For More info on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway Project from concept to current;
http://www.sfwda.org/dbbb

We have enlisted volunteers from several local clubs to assist as Trail Boss, Mid-gunner, and Tail-gunners, for several trail combination packages, from Mild to Hardcore. We will have something for everyone. Experience some of the trails you’ve heard about in this area: DBBB, Carburetor Hill, HairPin, WidowMaker, and others.

The Slade / Natural Bridge area is about 165 miles north of Knoxville, TN at Exit 33 off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway.

We will be meting at Natural Bridge Campground, 
90 L&E Railroad PL Slade,KY 40376. 

OHV Maps

Comprehensive Smart Map's available for Off-Line tracking.

You can now download the complete and current comprehensive DBBB map electronically and use it without cell service signal required on your own smartphone. 

For more details visit; 
WWW.CARTOTRACKS.COM

Area Attractions

GoogleMap Slade Kentucky

 We are eager to help you enjoy the trails we call HOME. The following list includes local hotel, camping & RV accommodations in addition to restaurants that will be open to make your weekend more enjoyable.

 Hotel / Cabin / Lodge Rentals

Li'l Abner Motel & Cottages

1000 Natural Bridge Rd

(606) 663-5384

http://www.lilabnermotel.com/

 

Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade KY

2135 Natural Bridge Road, Slade, KY, 40376

(606) 663-2214

http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/natural-bridge/

 

Black Bear Lodge Motel & Cabin Rental

781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376

606-663-0000

http://www.sceniccabin.com/

 

Red River Gorge Cabins

Rock Bridge Rd  

(606) 362-6681

http://www.redrivergorgekycabinrentals.com/

 

Natural Bridge 5 Star Cabin Rental

12075 Campton Rd ·

(606) 663-8858

http://naturalbridgecabinrental.com/

 

Red River Outdoors Cabin Rental Agency

415 Natural Bridge Rd

(606) 663-7625

http://redriveroutdoors.com/

 

Natural Bridge Cabin Company

1231 Natural Bridge Rd

(606) 663-3700

http://www.nbcabins.com/

 

Abner Motel

87 E College Ave.

Stanton KY 40380(11 miles from Natural Bridge / Slade exit)

606-663-4379

http://www.lilabnermotel.com/Abnersinstanton.html

Camping / Camper / RV

Whittleton Campground primitive / camper / RV
2135 Natural Bridge Rd
(606) 663-2214
Or
888 459 7275http://reserveamerica.co
http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/natural-bridge/

 Natural Bridge Campground
90 L & E Railroad Pl. Slade, KY 40376
606-663-9352
http://www.naturalbridgecampground.com/

 Middle Fork Campground
Address: 2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376
(606) 663-2214
http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/natural-bridge/

4 Guys RV Park
0137 Campton Road, Stanton, KY,
Make sure you exit Mountain Parkway at the Slade Exit 33.  This will make it much easier!
(266) 464-7666
http://www.4guysrvpark.com/home.html

Restaurants

At the Slade exit

Miguel's Pizza & Rock Climbing                                                                           
1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376-9019                                                         
 (606) 663-1975

Sandstone Arches Restaurant                                                                                          
2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376-9026              
 502-564-2172

Hill Top Pizza                                                                                                                      
Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376-9014

Subway  
Mountain Parkway Slade exit 33, Slade, KY

Red River Rockhouse Gastropub                                                                                          
4000 KY-11, Campton, KY 41301                                                                                           
(606) 668-6656

FROGGY BOTTOM DINER                                                                                                  
Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376  
 606 663-3710

( 11 miles west at Stanton KY exit )

Bruen's Restaurant                                                                                                                              
S Sipple St, Stanton, KY  40380                                                                                                   
606 663-4252

Wilcy's Pizza                                                                                                                                     
86 Maple St, Stanton, KY 40380                                                                                                      
606 663-9069

Various fast food chain store options nearby........

For More info on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway Project from concept to current;
http://www.sfwda.org/dbbb

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S.H.O.P.'s Summer 2016 Meet & Ride Review of another successful event

 Rock Corps would like to thank everyone for coming out this past weekend to the SFWDA Meet-N-Ride at the S.H.O.P. The temperatures were hot and so was the wheeling, I didn’t hear of much carnage so it sounds as though a good time was had by all. There was a quick introduction meeting to get people acquainted with Rock Corps, the SHOP, and the upcoming events for SFWDA. From there groups formed up and headed out to explore the park, Lunch time rolled around and hot dogs, hamburgers, and cold cut sub sandwiches were served with chips and cold drinks. After lunch more trail riding and park exploring was done until it was time to head back to our individual destinations. 

 Again Thank Each and Every One of you that came out to show support for Rock Corps and The SHOP and we look forward to seeing you again and coming out to enjoy our pride and joy called Sugar Hill Off Road Park

Sincerely

Rock Corps Board Of Directors

Below you can find a select few photos from my camera, while we have lots more from others as well as videos from the ride on the old event page with Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/events/550783405092915/

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