Good press

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

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Originally Posted by JasonCJ7

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.

tjjeepjeep · 03-27-2009, 06:04 PM

Sounds great. Looking forward to seeing the article. Thanks!

GPER · 03-27-2009, 08:30 PM

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~Oh...Ohio_Headlines

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/articl...TES01/90328007

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~Oh...ad_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.

GPER · 03-28-2009, 09:22 PM

It is about the scenery you enjoy, not the miles you cover.

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...FTnMWuudw.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/...e_parks/14063/

JasonCJ7 · 03-29-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 4RunnerAdam

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...

GPER · 03-29-2009, 07:37 AM

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/New...9/Default.aspx

GPER · 03-29-2009, 12:35 PM

Do they have these things as far away as possible?????? Thanks for the link Lisa.

tjjeepjeep · 03-29-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GPER

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'.

GPER · 03-29-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

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

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Originally Posted by GPER

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonCJ7

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/...6990#post66990

tjjeepjeep · 03-30-2009, 02:25 PM

Thanks blazerbrad.

GPER · 03-30-2009, 08:15 PM

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

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Originally Posted by SixFtUnd

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.

03-27-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
JasonCJ7 Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty Twp., Ohio Posts: 182	Good press 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... __________________ 78 CJ-7, 350 V8, T-18a Tranny, Twin Stick Dana 300, Scout 44's, 4.27 Gears, 36" TSL's, Welded rear and Full Spool Front, Hi-Steer with GM Knuckles

03-27-2009, 06:04 PM	#3
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Sounds great. Looking forward to seeing the article. Thanks! __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

03-27-2009, 10:17 PM	#5
SixFtUnd Danny Beach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH ( Price Hill) Posts: 481	yeah I would get out alot if there was somewhere close __________________ 86 Ford Bronco

03-28-2009, 05:38 PM	#6
JasonCJ7 Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty Twp., Ohio Posts: 182	http://www.examiner.com/a-1930580~Oh...Ohio_Headlines http://www.newarkadvocate.com/articl...TES01/90328007 Here are the articles. Whatever contact info the reporter found for me still had me listed as the president. __________________ 78 CJ-7, 350 V8, T-18a Tranny, Twin Stick Dana 300, Scout 44's, 4.27 Gears, 36" TSL's, Welded rear and Full Spool Front, Hi-Steer with GM Knuckles Last edited by JasonCJ7; 03-28-2009 at 05:59 PM.

03-28-2009, 05:39 PM	#7
JasonCJ7 Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty Twp., Ohio Posts: 182	Found this one too. http://www.examiner.com/a-1930453~Oh...ad_trails.html __________________ 78 CJ-7, 350 V8, T-18a Tranny, Twin Stick Dana 300, Scout 44's, 4.27 Gears, 36" TSL's, Welded rear and Full Spool Front, Hi-Steer with GM Knuckles

03-27-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	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.

03-28-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
4RunnerAdam Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: near eastgate mall Posts: 171	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. __________________ 88 4Runner, 350 V8 swap in progress http://staff.4x4wire.com/adamf

03-28-2009, 09:22 PM	#9
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	It is about the scenery you enjoy, not the miles you cover.

03-29-2009, 12:10 AM	#10
SixFtUnd Danny Beach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH ( Price Hill) Posts: 481	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...FTnMWuudw.cspx __________________ 86 Ford Bronco Last edited by SixFtUnd; 03-29-2009 at 12:21 AM.

03-29-2009, 12:28 AM	#11
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	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/...e_parks/14063/

03-29-2009, 07:37 AM	#13
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	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.

03-29-2009, 12:07 PM	#14
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	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/New...9/Default.aspx __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

03-29-2009, 12:35 PM	#15
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Do they have these things as far away as possible?????? Thanks for the link Lisa.

03-29-2009, 09:22 PM	#19
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Seen on the weather channel (22) a writeup of a push for ohio in new offroad trails also today! __________________

03-30-2009, 12:21 AM	#21
SixFtUnd Danny Beach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH ( Price Hill) Posts: 481	maybe we will get lucky and get somewhere good close to home to go __________________ 86 Ford Bronco

03-30-2009, 01:48 PM	#22
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	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/...6990#post66990

03-30-2009, 02:25 PM	#23
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Thanks blazerbrad. __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

03-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#24
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	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.