A list of related and interesting groups or organizations.
(Note: Links here are not inherently mutually endorsed.)
Organizations
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!
Charter Member - Tread Lightly!
- A non-profit educational and information organization to promote recreational activities on public and private lands.
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
Advocacy Groups
American Trails
Americans For Responsible Recreational Access
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC)
Property Right Research
www.propertyrightsresearch.org
Trail Keepers Foundation
Tread Lightly!
Maps
Forest Service Southern Region
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/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
South Carolina
: Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
Tennessee
: Cherokee National Forest
www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/cherokee/
Cherokee National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee/mvum/mvum.shtml
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Turkey Bay OHV Area
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
U.S. Government
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funding
www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/rtp9908_pt1.htm
U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
Contact Elected Officials
www.firstgov.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml
Library of Congress
Legislative Information
Recreation.gov - Find Recreation Areas
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - look up rules and regulations
Regulations.gov - find, review, and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the
Federal Register
U.S. Congress information
United States Forest Service (Department of Agriculture)
Forest Service
Collector & Hobbyist Sites
Off-Road.com
History of Classic SUVs and Four Wheel Drive Trucks:
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/cs/historysuvs4wds/index.htm
East Coast Bronco Registry
Mida Atlantic Early Broncos
International Suzuki Association:
North American Grand Cherokee Association :
User Groups
Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association
Georgia Appalachian Trail Club
Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association (GARTRA)
Georgia Horse Council
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association