Federally Owned Lands Riding

Not sure how many of you ride on Federally Owned Lands (forest, desert, ect) but they are in imminent danger of being shut down. If nothing changes, on Oct 1 all such properties will most likely close to the public. Congress let this same thing happen 2 short years ago Oct 1, 2013 with the last government shutdown.

Not trying to be political, just something to be aware of. We found out about this due to an upcoming event. A Local Fire Company that derives a lot of funding from their twice a year offroad ride may get shut down again as they did 2 years ago. We also have a trip planned for riding in 2 weeks to see some of the nicest scenery of the year with the leaves changing colors. Might get cancelled due to the idiots in Washington not doing their job.

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The Allegheny National Forest has informed us that all activity on the forest lands may be shut down again due to the Federal Budget Impasse. Unfortunately this will included the Tour-de-Forest ATV ride. In the event the budget is passed before Friday we will have the Tour-de-Forest event. We will be contacted by the Forest Service on Thursday with the outcome. Please monitor Marienville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. and our Facebook page for any changes and hope that the budget is signed. Again the ride is in danger of being cancelled by the impasse in Washington.