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Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Submit Your Event to WATVA!
We have launched a community calendar for club events (and non-club events)! You can check out the calendar on our web site by clicking here. At the bottom of the page, there is a form to submit your events! Don't miss out by not informing as many people as possible about your event! The calendar is under the menu "Where To Ride" with the link called "Upcoming Events."
Monday, May 16, 2011
Dairyland Cycle Club Loyalty Grant Program Update!
For those that are aware of the Dairyland Cycle Club Loyalty Grant Program (if not, check out this link for informaiton), each club should have received a stack of business cards with an 800 number listed on the back. The 800 number on the card is incorrect! The correct number to call for your quote is 800-526-4252, then press option 4, then 1, then 2.
For clubs that are interested in enrolling in the program, see this link.
For clubs that are interested in enrolling in the program, see this link.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Buffalo River State Trail Conditions / Update
Conditions as of Friday, May 13, 2011:
The trail is open to ATV use year-round. The trail is open to snowmobiles when the county snowmobile trails are open. Contact the following for trail conditions in adjoining counties.
Buffalo County - (608) 685-2410
Trempealeau County - (715) 538-2311, ext. 205
Eau Claire County - (715) 839-4738
Jackson County - (715) 284-8475
Trempealeau County - (715) 538-2311, ext. 205
Eau Claire County - (715) 839-4738
Jackson County - (715) 284-8475
Please report any damage or problems on the trail to Perrot State Park, (608) 534-6409.
Upcoming Trail Patrol Ambassador Workshops & Trainings
*MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BOTH*
Northwest Regional WATVA Trail Patrol Ambassador Refresher Course:
Northwest Regional WATVA Trail Patrol Ambassador Refresher Course:
June 11th 2011 @ 9:00am
Birchwood, WI
Manager/Ranger Tuscobia State Trail
Kathy Pospychalla(Oginski)
Host Club: Birchwood Bobcat Sledders
Web Site;
To register please contact;
Northwest Region Coordinators
E-mail: nwrwatva@yahoo.com
Greg Olson
Cell: (612)280-1220Jeff Jordheim
Cell: (715)684-9105E-mail:pol850xp@hotmail.com
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Clark County ATV Trails Open On May 14th!
The Clark County ATV trails will open May 14th; however the trails remain wet and caution must be used. Mudding and excessive acceleration can lead to substantial long term damage and high cost for repairs. Please use good judgment and ride responsibly to help protect the trails from damage and reduce costly maintenance.
Off trail riding will not be tolerated and citations will be issued. The ATV operator will also be responsible for any damaged caused while operating illegally.
Please remember to check the trail updates before you plan to recreate as trail conditions do change throughout the open riding season. Clark Co Forestry & Parks strive to provide diverse and extended recreational opportunities for everyone but trails being open are never a guarantee.
• UTV’S/Side-by-Sides Clark County is now part of the state UTV pilot program; UTV’s
will be allowed on the Clark Co ATV trail system starting May 14th, 2011. Please refer to www.wiutv.org for additional information.
• Trail from Intersection #2 to Resewood Ave will be closed for a few weeks.
• Trail from Intersection #16 to Intersection #17 will be closed until further notice. A trail rehabilitation project is required on this segment of trail.
Off trail riding will not be tolerated and citations will be issued. The ATV operator will also be responsible for any damaged caused while operating illegally.
Please remember to check the trail updates before you plan to recreate as trail conditions do change throughout the open riding season. Clark Co Forestry & Parks strive to provide diverse and extended recreational opportunities for everyone but trails being open are never a guarantee.
• UTV’S/Side-by-Sides Clark County is now part of the state UTV pilot program; UTV’s
will be allowed on the Clark Co ATV trail system starting May 14th, 2011. Please refer to www.wiutv.org for additional information.
• Trail from Intersection #2 to Resewood Ave will be closed for a few weeks.
• Trail from Intersection #16 to Intersection #17 will be closed until further notice. A trail rehabilitation project is required on this segment of trail.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Black River State Forest Conditions
All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trails
ATV Trails will re-open one day early this year on Saturday May 14, 2011. This year the State Forest along with Jackson and Clark counties will participate in the UTV pilot. UTVs will be allowed on the trail from May 14 through October 16, but not during the winter season. Please see the UTV Pilot Program for more information about the program, including the definition of UTV that can ride on the trails. The pilot program will allow the State Forest and counties to assess the viability of adding UTVs to the trail system on a permanent basis. As part of the assessment a user survey will be available online in the fall.
This spring the state forest will be working on rehabilitating the ATV trails running just south of the 7th street parking lot. Much of this trail was closed periodically last year due to wet conditions. All wetland crossings in this section of trail will be upgraded similar to those that have already occurred north and south of the Highway 54 parking lot. These upgrades will reduce the amount of weather-related trail closures and protect the long-term integrity of the system. During this time, this section of trail [PDF 1MB] will be closed to traffic on Monday through Thursday's and open Friday through Sunday. We appreciate your patience during this time.
ATV regulations and information pertaining to the state forest trails are included in the following links:
Wisconsin All-Terrain Vehicle Laws and Regulations
ATV Recreation in the Black River State Forest
ATV Trails will re-open one day early this year on Saturday May 14, 2011. This year the State Forest along with Jackson and Clark counties will participate in the UTV pilot. UTVs will be allowed on the trail from May 14 through October 16, but not during the winter season. Please see the UTV Pilot Program for more information about the program, including the definition of UTV that can ride on the trails. The pilot program will allow the State Forest and counties to assess the viability of adding UTVs to the trail system on a permanent basis. As part of the assessment a user survey will be available online in the fall.
This spring the state forest will be working on rehabilitating the ATV trails running just south of the 7th street parking lot. Much of this trail was closed periodically last year due to wet conditions. All wetland crossings in this section of trail will be upgraded similar to those that have already occurred north and south of the Highway 54 parking lot. These upgrades will reduce the amount of weather-related trail closures and protect the long-term integrity of the system. During this time, this section of trail [PDF 1MB] will be closed to traffic on Monday through Thursday's and open Friday through Sunday. We appreciate your patience during this time.
ATV regulations and information pertaining to the state forest trails are included in the following links:
Wisconsin All-Terrain Vehicle Laws and Regulations
ATV Recreation in the Black River State Forest
Tuscobia State Trail Temp Closure
Temporary Trail Closure. An intense thunderstorm this morning, with winds reaching 55 mph, has rendered a large section of the Tuscobia State Trail – from Winter east to Park Falls – impassable because of downed trees. The DNR has closed this section of the trail effective immediately. A crew is cutting away the blockages and clearing the trail. Trail manager Kathy Pospychalla, who is part of that crew, said she believes they will have the trail open Thursday.
Forest Service notifies motorized trail users of continued wet conditions
NR 2011
Contact: Catherine Pinegar, 715-362-1373 or Suzanne Flory 715-362-1354
Forest Service notifies motorized trail users of continued wet conditions
RHINELANDER, Wis. (May 9, 2011) -- The U.S. Forest Service is notifying the public that wet conditions still exist on Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest motorized trails. Because of these conditions the CNNF is asking people to not ride in wet areas.
Although the trails officially opened May 1, late spring weather conditions and additional rain in the forecast continue to make trails prone to erosion and other damage. The CNNF is asking that people choose to not ride in areas that are wet. Trail conditions should improve once
the trails dry out.
Motorized use under these current poor conditions can lead to substantial long term damage and high cost for repairs. “We hope the public will use good judgment and ride responsibly to help us protect their trails from potential damage and reduce costly trail repairs and maintenance,” added Forest Supervisor Paul Strong.
Contact: Catherine Pinegar, 715-362-1373 or Suzanne Flory 715-362-1354
Forest Service notifies motorized trail users of continued wet conditions
RHINELANDER, Wis. (May 9, 2011) -- The U.S. Forest Service is notifying the public that wet conditions still exist on Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest motorized trails. Because of these conditions the CNNF is asking people to not ride in wet areas.
Although the trails officially opened May 1, late spring weather conditions and additional rain in the forecast continue to make trails prone to erosion and other damage. The CNNF is asking that people choose to not ride in areas that are wet. Trail conditions should improve once
the trails dry out.
Motorized use under these current poor conditions can lead to substantial long term damage and high cost for repairs. “We hope the public will use good judgment and ride responsibly to help us protect their trails from potential damage and reduce costly trail repairs and maintenance,” added Forest Supervisor Paul Strong.
Jackson County ATV Association helps repair a damaged bridge railing
The Jackson County ATV Association assisted the Parks/Forest Dept recently by replacing a damaged bridge railing.
Iron County Memorial Weekend ATV Rally
May 26-30, 2011
The 26th Annual Memorial Weekend ATV Rally is fast approaching, are you ready?! Register now for $12 and receive a Memorial Rally Poker Run Sheet, a FREE Iron County ATV trail map, and an Official Limited Edition Memorial Weekend Rally Bandanna, while supplies last.
The Poker Run sheet will feature a list of pit stops at area businesses all service great food & drinks all weekend long with the top three final hands drawn winning a pig pay back!! Winners will be notified by mail. There will also be a Memorial Rally Kick-Off Parade on Friday night, live music throughout the weekend, parties, prizes and more!
You can register through the Hurley or Mercer Chambers.
For a full detailed schedule of events, contact our office at 715-561-2922 or jenni@ironcountywi.com
The 26th Annual Memorial Weekend ATV Rally is fast approaching, are you ready?! Register now for $12 and receive a Memorial Rally Poker Run Sheet, a FREE Iron County ATV trail map, and an Official Limited Edition Memorial Weekend Rally Bandanna, while supplies last.
The Poker Run sheet will feature a list of pit stops at area businesses all service great food & drinks all weekend long with the top three final hands drawn winning a pig pay back!! Winners will be notified by mail. There will also be a Memorial Rally Kick-Off Parade on Friday night, live music throughout the weekend, parties, prizes and more!
You can register through the Hurley or Mercer Chambers.
For a full detailed schedule of events, contact our office at 715-561-2922 or jenni@ironcountywi.com
Friday, May 6, 2011
Vote in a Vilas County ATV Poll!
We need your help! The Vilas County News-Review is running a informal poll on their web site asking: Do you think ATV/UTV routes should be developed here to boost tourism? Lets all head over there and vote YES! Look on the bottom right of this page: http://www.vcnewsreview.com/ Pass this on to all of your riding friends! There are great economic benefits of having an open ATV trail.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Marinette County ATV Trails will re-open May 6, 2011
From: John Scott, Forestry and Parks Administrator
Subject: ATV Trail Re-opening
The Marinette County ATV Trails will re-open May 6, 2011. The trails have been closed for spring breakup and because of downed trees/branches.
Marinette County is participating in a Pilot Program that will allow Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV’s) to use all designated all-terrain vehicle trails and routes in Marinette County. This Pilot Program will end on June 30, 2012.
UTV riders must register their Utility Terrain Vehicle at any Department of Natural Resources Service Center to be allowed on the Marinette County ATV trail system.
Subject: ATV Trail Re-opening
The Marinette County ATV Trails will re-open May 6, 2011. The trails have been closed for spring breakup and because of downed trees/branches.
Marinette County is participating in a Pilot Program that will allow Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV’s) to use all designated all-terrain vehicle trails and routes in Marinette County. This Pilot Program will end on June 30, 2012.
UTV riders must register their Utility Terrain Vehicle at any Department of Natural Resources Service Center to be allowed on the Marinette County ATV trail system.
All Jackson County ATV Trails will OPEN on Saturday, May 14th.
All Jackson County ATV Trails will OPEN on Saturday, May 14th.
Jackson County, in cooperation with the Black River State Forest, will open all ATV trails to UTVs (Utility Vehicles) beginning on May 14th. UTV's will be allowed to operate from May 14 through October 15th. UTV's must be registered for public use before using the public trails. For a complete list of the program rules and regulations, please visit www.co.jackson.wi.us. (To get to the UTV section, click on 'Departments', then 'Forestry & Parks', then 'Utility Vehicle Information.)
Jackson County, in cooperation with the Black River State Forest, will open all ATV trails to UTVs (Utility Vehicles) beginning on May 14th. UTV's will be allowed to operate from May 14 through October 15th. UTV's must be registered for public use before using the public trails. For a complete list of the program rules and regulations, please visit www.co.jackson.wi.us. (To get to the UTV section, click on 'Departments', then 'Forestry & Parks', then 'Utility Vehicle Information.)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Trail Tales Deadline
Just a reminder, the deadline for the next Trail Tales is May 15th! If you have club news or events that you want posted, send it to info@watva.org or call 920-694-0583.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
ATV supporters want routes to link four area communities
Posted on the Vilas County News-Review about a recent meeting with the Landover ATV Club and county officials about opening some ATV/UTV Route Access points.
If you want to read the entire article, you need to subscribe to the paper. However, there is a poll on that page asking if you support ATV Routes / Trails. Please vote!
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