The California Trail is Important Link to our Past/Future

CA Trail Center near Elko, NV

At QWR, we believe “The Trails You Take on Life’s Journey are Important.”   Trails can offer backcountry adventurists a link to our past and/or help chart a course for the future.  A perfect example of that link to our past is found along the California Trail.  

According to The California Trail Interpretive Center, between 1841 and 1869, up to 250,000 people sold their belongings, packed wagons, and set out on a 2,000 mile trek for California.

Path of CA Trail

Located near Elko, Nevada, The Center is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and offers the public a high-quality “step back into the past” experience via a number of kiosks, video/audio presentations, authentic pioneer-era structures, artwork, and other educational modules.

CA Trail Marker Post 

 The Center also has a number of free publications with maps and site details for those of you who might want to explore the California Trail by vehicle.

LINK TO THE CA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER

http://www.californiatrailcenter.org/

While most of the California Trail is in close proximity to major interstate highways or goes through private property, there are some segments on federal lands that are accessible for those of you with high-clearance SUVs  or adventure/dual-sport motorcycles.

BLM Dirt Road along CA Trail

The next time you are near Wells, Nevada, you might want drive about 12 miles up Highway 93 and turn right at the BLM’s Hunter Draw/Willow Creek sign.  Just a few miles up that dirt road you will find carsonsite markers that identify the original California Trail where wagon ruts are still visible.

BLM Route Sign along Highway 93

Remember to stay on the dirt road which mostly parallels the California Trail so as to honor and protect the historic route.

View from BLM Road along CA Trail

QWR commends Congress for authorizing the California National Historic Trail in 1992.  The California Trail is administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the BLM, Forest Service, local/state government, and other stakeholders.   

LINK TO THE NPS CALIFORNIA TRAIL PROGRAM

https://www.nps.gov/cali/index.htm

QWR believes the California Trail highlights the important role that trails have in adding quality to our lives for both current and future generations.

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Proud American and Off-Roader

Proud to be an American and Off-Roader

By Don Amador

July 3, 2016

The 4^th of July/Independence Day weekend is when millions of Americans celebrate our freedom, history, and traditions.  It is when we show pride in our country by flying Old Glory, wearing patriotic gear, honoring service members, and championing all that is American.

One of our cherished pastimes is using off-highway vehicles to recreate on public lands with family and friends.  

This 4^th of July, I want the OHV community to take pride in how this highly popular outdoor activity has matured over the last 30 years into a sport that has effective professional and volunteer representation at the grassroots, administrative, legal, and political levels.

Having worked in the field of OHV advocacy for the last 26 years, I want to thank all of you who have contributed to the fight to preserve and protect responsible OHV recreation on public lands.  

You make me Trail Proud!

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*I sent out a limited number of Trail Proud tees and decals to a few folks that I have worked with over the years and who have been strong supporters of OHV.  I have a few decals left, so send me an email and snail mail address if you would like a decal for your rig. 

Email: damador@quietwarriorracing.com

Also, feel free to leave a note in the blog comment section about your own pride of OHV.