NOHVCC - Tennessee hosted it's second annual TN OHV Day on the Hill where representatives of various motorized recreation groups (off-roading) came to the capitol to enjoy the end of session legislative fun, meet with state elected officials and gathered in the awe-inspiring senate chambers for updates and discussion on several significant projects across the state.
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Through its Outstanding Trails program that promotes sustainable and responsible off-road driving, BFGoodrich Tires will once again award grants of $4,000 each to three qualified and passionate off-road clubs in North America. These clubs will use their grants to continue their efforts that preserve and protect their hometown trails
There will be an open Volunteer Work Day this Saturday, May 16th at the Uwharrie National Forest. Meet at the Hunt Camp at 9am.
This is part of a long term on-going project where each month folks from around the area put forth volunteer time to maintain the trails inside of our national Forest.
Man what a great weekend. Great weather and great people came out to AOP by the hundreds to set a record breaking attendance for this
11th annual SFWDA Trailfest Event.
Trailfest 2015 is a 3 day off road festival organized by the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association. Organized trail rides, a huge raffle, dirt track racing, camping, and much more! Trailfest 2015 was a great event and has been getting bigger every year. Thanks to Nick from www.toms4x4superstore.com for putting this video together for us all.
Proceeds from this weekends event go back to supporting our local community OHV parks, clubs, groups, and other OHV organizations on the national front. We also use funds from our annual operating budget to facilitate our grant program. If you are not yet aware please look into how your local club or group may be able to organize a project together. We will also be continuing our education video series with new topics in development now. Education for all OHV enthusiasts is our goal. The success of these events allow us to extend our reach further into the local Southern OHV communities and so we sincerely thank for all your support. Many good things are happening within SFWDA. For applications and to learn more about our Grant Program; check out our Grant Program Webpage.
This new initiative by your association has been established for the benefit of its members and their OHV areas, both public and private. The SFWDA Grant initiative is our largest annual project committing a significant portion of the association net income to this program. The SFWDA Grant initiative supports the membership and regional projects focused on our core missions – Conservation, Education and Recreation.
Upcoming Events
Now if you enjoyed this weekend then be sure to check out the Events Calendar for upcoming SFWDA events; http://www.sfwda.org/event-calendar#cid=1044&wid=201
Up next is our Summer Meet & Ride at Beasley Knob OHV Park on Saturday, June 6th. The only fee for this event is the $5 land use that goes directly to the Forest Service when you arrive. Everyone is welcome to attend, members or not. Stay tuned in for more details to come.
Mark on your calendars now Dixie Run 29. September 24-27th, 2015 at Golden Mountain Park in Sparta, TN.
For more info and to learn how to join http://www.sfwda.org/join
Be Prepared * Best practices when riding with a group. When your club goes and plans a ride don't be "that guy" who holds up the group or disturbs the enjoyment of outdoors for others
Last weekend was the third annual St. Jude Four Wheeling for a Cure. Weather was in their favor and Windrock Park was packed with folks in all sorts of OHV's through the morning while Brian Overly and crew including volunteers from Knox Off Road and East Tennessee Four Wheel Drive along with the host club rattle rock helped get the event underway.
This is going to be a Fun Packed busy weekend for the whole family.
We are proud to announce two new supporting business partners who have joined forces to support the core mission of SFWDA.
Help support the core mission of SFWDA - Conservation * Education * Recreation. In just two weeks on May 1-3 when Southern Four Wheel Drive takes over Adventure Off Road Park. We're a non-profit organization which operate from funding at events like this which are used to preserve trail access, promote trail stewardship, and to educate the OHV community as a whole on best practices off road. This Trailfest event is going to be bigger and better than ever.
For the very latest Trailfest 2015 developments check out our newsletter post.....