BLM Announces Annual Spring Fever Fun Run
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CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office announces the 2nd Annual Spring Fever Fun Day event scheduled for May 16 in the Sand Wash Basin.
Yampa Valley OHV Trailriders and Stay the Trail Colorado are partnering with the BLM for this Off Highway Vehicle Event designed to introduce the public to motorized trails in the popular Sand Wash Basin.
“This fun and educational event is open to ATVs, UTVs and 4x4 high-clearance vehicles and is a great opportunity to experience some of the rarely explored features the area has to offer,” said Gina Robison, outdoor recreation planner for the BLM Little Snake Field Office in Craig. “We’ll also help off-highway vehicle operators test the noise levels of their vehicles.” Colorado Parks and Wildlife enforce noise constraints for off-highway vehicles. Vehicles that produce sound greater than 96 decibels exceed sound limits. “We provide this service so operators can know if their vehicle is out of compliance.”
Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the BLM’s corral facility on County Road 67. The guided ride begins at 9:15 a.m. and will last approximately six hours. Camping is available Friday and Saturday night and participants camping Saturday will be treated to a hotdog and marshmallow roast. Saturday’s event includes exploring Sand Wash, a raffle, free sound testing and other activities. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch for Saturday’s ride.
Please contact Gina Robison at (970) 826-5083 or email grobison@blm.gov to pre-register.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.