Riding teaches life lessons

Getting kids outdoors has mushroomed into a national movement. I’m thankful there is a lot of energy behind getting kids outside, active and away from the seductive but physically inert electronic media that consumes so much of their time.

Many families in Idaho find that getting their kids outdoors on a right-sized dirt bike or ATV has many benefits.

It is a family activity, but riding has much to teach a kid as an individual. While riding the machine on trails, the kid learns decision making, critical thinking and acceptance of consequences. The kid gains self-esteem, independence, confidence and responsibility. The kid learns to be a good steward of the land. Those are all important life lessons.

Hello Members and ATV Enthusiasts,

The Railroad grades at the West end of Montana from Taft to St Regis among others, are being considered for possible closure, with some seasonally, and some permanently to OHV vehicles.

We have received a letter from our neighboring ATV clubs in Montana asking our help, and rightfully so as we too use the old railroad grade to get to the Silver dollar Bar in Montana.

Their email can be found on the website or here at http://www.northidahoatv.org/ForestServiceInfo/MT-Trails.htm

REGISTRATION CHANGES

IDPR PROPOSES CHANGE TO REGISTRATION PRACTICES

Idaho Parks and Rec is proposing to change the way we register our Off Road Vehicles and Snowmobiles. The proposal would would eliminate the vendor program as it is today. IDPR would like our input and is scheduling the following public meetings for open discussion:

Boise – November 1 – 5-7 – IDPR Headquarters

Idaho Falls – October 24 – 5-7 – IDPR East Region Office

Pocatello – October 25 – 5-7 -Forest Service Office

Lewiston – October 27 – 5-7 – Hells Gate State Park

More meetings, more comments needed because more trails are at risk!

Read letter conserning the Owyhee Front here:

http://id-rc.org/wp-content/uploads/1584_001.pdf