There are ATV trails near and far; but for those ATVers who seem to find them more far most of the time, here is a suggestion. There are times when you just have to take the shovel by the handle. If you love to run ATVs, the outdoors, and doing it all close to home, you must become proactive.
If you are an ATVer lucky enough to live close to a county, state, national, or possibly private area where there are some limited trails, you could always write letters, emails, or make phone calls to give voice to your opinion trails should be expanded. You could form an ATV group who regularly rides these areas and become involved in finding out how they were created and how they are maintained. Sometimes the easiest way to do this is to talk with other ATVers and people who work at the sites, if any.
The best way for an ATV group to expand on their local ATV riding venues is to see the need, which, when you're running ATVs is very simple. Then, go to the closest local official or official office and volunteer, as a group, to help fill this need. There are times when money for supplies is available, when the labor is supplied. As an ATV group you might have the chance to help clear trails, build picnic shelters, or children's play areas. ATVers might help hang signs, do clean up details, maybe become involved in public speaking for ATV education. As an avid ATVer, whatever you choose to do to expand your local trail area will only make your future rides there sweeter.
