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JasonCJ7
03-27-2009, 03:56 PM
There will be an article out on/in Associated Press this weekend discuss Ohio land issues. Mainly the fact that there are no off road area in the state of Ohio.
I was contacted and interviewed by a reporter about this article and will be referenced as an average off-road guy, with mention of CORE.
If you go online and search Associated Press Off Roading you can find the article.
A link will be added once it is located.
Sounds like Ohio wants to keep some of us off roaders in state...
KargoMaster
03-27-2009, 05:11 PM
Sounds like Ohio wants to keep some of us off roaders in state...
Well, they sure aren't making it very easy... :mad:
Nice job "Average Off-Roader."
Can't wait to read it.
:beers:
tjjeepjeep
03-27-2009, 06:04 PM
Sounds great. Looking forward to seeing the article. Thanks!
It was nice back in the day when you could drive 45 minutes, hit some trails, have a good time and be home.
I do hope this turn out for the best, but this state puts the major suck on trail riding.
Even the atv trails are off limits to my Polaris Ranger since it is wider then 50 inches.
SixFtUnd
03-27-2009, 10:17 PM
yeah I would get out alot if there was somewhere close
JasonCJ7
03-28-2009, 05:38 PM
http://www.examiner.com/a-1930580~Ohio_agency_eyes_plan_to_expand_off_road_t rails.html?cid=rss-Ohio_Headlines
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20090328/UPDATES01/90328007
Here are the articles.
Whatever contact info the reporter found for me still had me listed as the president.
JasonCJ7
03-28-2009, 05:39 PM
Found this one too.
http://www.examiner.com/a-1930453~Ohio_moving_to_expand_off_road_trails.html
4RunnerAdam
03-28-2009, 06:41 PM
Maybe its just me, but I think you poorly chose your words
""The majority of what we do is climbing rocks, hillsides, mountains," he said Friday. "It's something that really provides an adrenaline rush.""
That makes it sound like all offroaders are just out to rip up the landscape simply for an adrenaline rush. This is exactly the stereotype the public has about offroad enthusiasts. And its a negative stereotype.
Myself and many of my friends find the greater joy of 4wheeling is to be out in the wild, with family and friends, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Respecting the landscape and the natural beauty of the outdoors. Not just "climbing mountains".
Is it just me? I sure hope not.
It is about the scenery you enjoy, not the miles you cover.:D
SixFtUnd
03-29-2009, 12:10 AM
just seen on the ticker at the botom of the screen on chanel 9 "Ohio moveing to expand off road trails"
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/Ohio-Moving-To-Expand-Off-Road-Trails/-ibUJ3KcB0itXFTnMWuudw.cspx
jfiscus
03-29-2009, 12:28 AM
I have heard recently that The Ohio DNR is in a MAJOR budget crunch, as in they aren't sure how they're gonna keep state parks open, etc. This may be a good point to step in and show them how they can open the lands to dual-use or certain sections or areas for off-road recreation.
related link: http://www.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/article/ohio_faces_backlog_of_repairs_at_state_parks/14063/
JasonCJ7
03-29-2009, 01:17 AM
Maybe its just me, but I think you poorly chose your words
""The majority of what we do is climbing rocks, hillsides, mountains," he said Friday. "It's something that really provides an adrenaline rush.""
That makes it sound like all offroaders are just out to rip up the landscape simply for an adrenaline rush. This is exactly the stereotype the public has about offroad enthusiasts. And its a negative stereotype.
Myself and many of my friends find the greater joy of 4wheeling is to be out in the wild, with family and friends, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Respecting the landscape and the natural beauty of the outdoors. Not just "climbing mountains".
Is it just me? I sure hope not.
I think you may have misunderstood my statement, I also noted that we pack out more than we pack in; that we utilize established trails and do not disturb the woods or the wildlife. Not all of my comments were used...
As clubs we need to step up and volunteer whatever means we have to help them out. That would at least get our foot in the door and we need to do it before the Sierra Club does it and shuts the door on it.
tjjeepjeep
03-29-2009, 12:07 PM
Looks like we may have missed the first round of their public meetings. I'm leaving a message for the Office of Trails, and I'll keep everyone posted if I find out anything.
http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/NewsReleases/tabid/18276/EntryID/969/Default.aspx
Do they have these things as far away as possible?????? Thanks for the link Lisa.
tjjeepjeep
03-29-2009, 12:59 PM
Do they have these things as far away as possible?????? Thanks for the link Lisa.
I was wondering that myself..I'm waiting and will call tomorrow, hope to get a 'live body'.
I was wondering that myself..I'm waiting and will call tomorrow, hope to get a 'live body'.
Lisa, you are a trooper and if you would please. Let them know that ALL the clubs are willing to help them in whatever ways we can.
tjjeepjeep
03-29-2009, 02:45 PM
Lisa, you are a trooper and if you would please. Let them know that ALL the clubs are willing to help them in whatever ways we can.
Will do...
94Dodge Truggy
03-29-2009, 09:22 PM
Seen on the weather channel (22) a writeup of a push for ohio in new offroad trails also today!
4RunnerAdam
03-29-2009, 11:43 PM
I think you may have misunderstood my statement, I also noted that we pack out more than we pack in; that we utilize established trails and do not disturb the woods or the wildlife. Not all of my comments were used...
OK, I see. Its a shame they diddnt put the rest of it in there.
SixFtUnd
03-30-2009, 12:21 AM
maybe we will get lucky and get somewhere good close to home to go
blazerbrad
03-30-2009, 01:48 PM
Here's a link on my club's site talking about the ODNR. Again, we also work closely with OMTA (Ohio Motorized Trails Association) which is the non-profit organization spear-heading the effor to get trails in Ohio. Hint, hint, hint...if you are interested in this then it would be worth it to maybe join OMTA either as a club and/or individually. All of the money goes to this type of work.
http://ohio4x4.fourwardmomentum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=66990#post66990
tjjeepjeep
03-30-2009, 02:25 PM
Thanks blazerbrad.
I'm just wondering if they think a rock crawling course is what we want and think about the expense of that. I would be happier then a hoot owl to have access to just some fire roads. I would be more then happy to help them maintain them also.
4RunnerAdam
03-31-2009, 12:23 AM
maybe we will get lucky and get somewhere good close to home to go
Doubt it....everyone around here has the "not in my backyard" mentality.
WrenchMonkey
03-31-2009, 12:32 AM
Doubt it....everyone around here has the "not in my backyard" mentality.
Not quite everybody: I'd just LOVE to have it my backyard!
But I know what you mean...
Robert
bigbadxj
03-31-2009, 01:13 AM
Yea when I was drag racing it was always hard keeping drag strips open and cheap for test and tune days. even if they where in the middle of no were and it was no loader than living by a highway it didn't matter.
SixFtUnd
03-31-2009, 09:56 PM
you can put it in my backyard :)
plance1
04-01-2009, 01:33 AM
Maybe its just me, but I think you poorly chose your words
""The majority of what we do is climbing rocks, hillsides, mountains," he said Friday. "It's something that really provides an adrenaline rush.""
That makes it sound like all offroaders are just out to rip up the landscape simply for an adrenaline rush. This is exactly the stereotype the public has about offroad enthusiasts. And its a negative stereotype.
Myself and many of my friends find the greater joy of 4wheeling is to be out in the wild, with family and friends, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Respecting the landscape and the natural beauty of the outdoors. Not just "climbing mountains".
Is it just me? I sure hope not.
you're nitpicking
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