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

United
Member
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!

Tread Lightly!
Charter Member
Tread Lightly! - A non-profit educational and information organization to promote recreational activities on public and private lands.

Blue Ribbon
Member

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.


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 4x4/Off-Road Hobby page.

Other 4WD Clubs or Associations


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

America's 4x4 For You Magazine:

www.4x44u.com

Off-Road.com

www.Off-Road.com

History of Classic SUVs and Four Wheel Drive Trucks:

http://4wheeldrive.about.com/cs/historysuvs4wds/index.htm

 

Last Updated 12/21/2008 10:33:33 AM