Help Save Reiter

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has released its Draft Reiter Foothills Forest Recreation Plan. While we support making Reiter an official ORV area, we have serious concerns about the current plan.

Historically about 4000 acres of the 10,000 acre area being studied has been used by ORV. The DNR plan proposes limiting motorized use to about only 1100 acres.

Even though the DNR research shows that off-road motorcycling is the most popular use, the plan contains no specific mention of facilitating it.

The way things currently stand there is no guarantee that there will be any single track trails open to motorized use.

More information on the plan can be found by following this link:

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/Topics/RecreationPlanning/Pages/amp_rec_reiter_foothills.aspx

YOU can help correct this injustice by providing written comments to the DNR before December 4th.

Comments should be submitted to the SEPA Center at, sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov or P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 98504-7015

Reference SEPA File No. 09-111001 at the start of your comments.

Here are some sample comments to consider:

The area the plan allocates for motorized recreation is significantly inadequate to facilitate the current recreational usage. The DNR staff involved with developing the plan concur with this finding. This shortcoming is addressable as noted below.

According to the map shown in figure 8 additional land suitable for motorized trail use is available in the central and western portions of the study area.

Excluding motorized recreation in areas identified as potential aquifer recharge areas is not consistent with restrictions as listed in Appendix A which contains no such noted exclusion.

Appendix E shows the motorcyclists are the largest user group, but the study does not specifically address their recreational needs.

It is important that the DNR recognizes that different types of ORV use have different impacts on the landscape. Just because the largest ORV may not be appropriate in a specific area that should not preclude allowing lightweight two wheeled ORV access.

We strongly recommend that lightweight two wheeled ORV access be included in the central and western portion of the planning area.

This recommendation is consistent with the DNR goals as stated on page 3:

“Goal 1: Ensure the safety of the public, department employees and volunteers.
Goal 2: Ensure recreation is consistent with trust obligations.
Goal 3: Ensure recreation is consistent with resource protection.
Goal 4: Provide quality recreation experiences that can be sustained over time.”

On page 34, under the heading of “Statewide Recreation on DNR-managed Lands” it is stated that “Some sites and trails are designated for only motorized or non-motorized use”. The DNR has acknowledged that this statement is misleading, but it is actually false. There are no DNR managed recreation areas where motorized recreation is allowed and non-motorized recreation is specifically prohibited.

This must be considered when evaluating the portion of the area available for various trail users and the proportional balance goals.

Prioritizing motorized recreation at Reiter is consistent with the DNR’s Statewide Recreation Program Vision and Management Goals as stated on page 3. “DNR envisions a future in which the lands it manages offer distinct and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities within the overall fabric of recreation in Washington.”

The overall fabric of recreation in Washington includes prohibitions on motorized trail recreation in all National Parks, all Wilderness Areas, all Natural Resource Conservation Areas, all State Parks (except the 600 acre Riverside facility near Spokane), the Mt Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest, the vast majority of county and city parks. At a statewide level motorized trail use is prohibited on over 80 percent of the trail mileage. In the areas adjacent to the Reiter area that prohibition is 100 percent.

When considering the overall fabric it is reasonable for all areas within the Reiter study area that are found to be suitable for motorized recreation to be incorporated in the plan as areas where some form of motorized trail recreation is allowed.

Tod Petersen
Legislative/Land Use Coordinator
Northwest Motorcycle Association

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Temporary Road Closures North of Burns

Hines, OR – Approximately two miles of road and trail will be closed in the Coal Pit Spring/Cave Gulch area northwest of Burns near Boulder Canyon beginning Tuesday, December 1, 2009. During the summer, unauthorized levels of surface disturbance occurred in this area, preventing some access to public lands and creating unsafe travel conditions in specific locations. The temporary closure will prevent further resource damage and allow for stabilization of the disturbed roads and trails.

Signs will be posted at main entry points in the temporary closure area. A re-open date for the closure area is undecided pending recovery status. All motorized vehicle use is restricted. Maps of the closure area are available at the Burns District Bureau of Land Management Office at 28910 Hwy 20 West in Hines. You can also go online to: www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/plans/index

For more information on the temporary closure, contact Three Rivers Resource Area Field Manager Richard Roy at (541) 573-4400.

About the BLM:

The BLM manages more land – 256 million acres – than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM?s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.

http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/files/CaveGulchTempClosure_1109.pdf

Winter Driving on Forest Service Roads

Media Contact: Jennifer O’Leary (503) 854-4210; Cell (503) 298-8190

Springfield, OR – Visitors to the Willamette National Forest will encounter a wide range of driving conditions over the next few months. An important reminder at this time of year is that Forest Service roads are not maintained for winter travel. Many roads, especially those in higher elevations, become impassable due to ice and snow.

The following tips can help you prepare for a safe visit:

• Plan for the unexpected
• Check the latest road and weather conditions
• Let someone know where you’re going
• Carry an emergency kit in your vehicle

“Winter is a wonderful time to explore the forest, especially if you like to snowmobile, ski, or snowshoe. We want to ensure that visitors are aware of the important safety tips that will help them enjoy their visit,” says Stacey Forson, Assistant Recreation Staff Officer for the Willamette National Forest.

Weather can change quickly, particularly in high elevations. Good snow tires, a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and chains are advised when driving in winter conditions. Don’t forget to fuel up at the beginning of the trip.

Travelers should be prepared to spend long periods of time in the car. Blankets or sleeping bags, warm clothes, a snow shovel, water, food and other necessities are recommended as part of a complete vehicle emergency kit.

Many Forest Service roads are single-lane, winding, gravel roads with limited visibility. These and popular double-lane, paved roads such as Forest Road 19, Forest Road 21, and Forest Road 46 are not plowed for winter travel. Even a few inches of snow can obscure ice and soft shoulders; always adjust your speed to the current conditions. As a general rule, drive at speeds that allow you to stop in half the visible road distance ahead of you.

Although GPS systems are useful tools for navigating forest roads, they cannot always be relied on to provide the safest routes based on current conditions. Keep in mind that cell phones and GPS systems may not work in remote areas.

Visit or call your local Ranger District office for the latest updates regarding weather, including snow levels, and road conditions. Current conditions are also provided on the Willamette National Forest website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/general/conditions/index.html.

For regular updates regarding road and weather conditions on state highways that serve as mountain passes visit Tripcheck, offered by Oregon Department of Transportation, at www.tripcheck.com.

For more information please contact the closest Ranger District office.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/newsandevents/news/2009newsarchives/091120winter-driving.html

Landslide Closes Forest Road 25/Wakepish Sno-Park Closed for Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2009

CONTACT: Chris Strebig (360) 891-5005

VANCOUVER, WA – An ongoing landslide has closed Forest Road 25 at Benham Creek 5 miles north of the Forest Road 99 junction to Windy Ridge. A large landslide closed the road last winter, and a temporary bridge was installed in June to provide access on this major north and south Forest access route. Recent heavy rains are dislodging additional material at the Benham Creek site causing Forest officials to call for a complete closure to protect public safety.

Wakepish Sno-Park which is located at the junction of Forest Road 25 and Forest Road 99 will be closed for the season due to the bridge closure. Three other Sno-Parks (Johnson Creek, Skate Creek, and Orr Creek) on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District should be accessible this winter. Visitors should contact the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District at (360) 497-1100, or visit the Gifford Pinchot National Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/gpnf for additional information.

As snow levels drop below 3,000 feet in elevation, Forest visitors are cautioned to check ahead on road conditions with local Forest Service offices or the Gifford Pinchot National Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/gpnf. All Forest visitors should prepare for winter weather driving conditions. Snow plowing on Gifford Pinchot National Forest roads occurs only to Sno-parks through the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission as funding allows. The majority of Forest roads are not plowed for snow, and Forest visitors are cautioned to plan their visit to the Forest based on increasing snow levels and the possibility of getting stranded if they drive Forest roads at higher elevation. Currently, about 2 feet of snow blankets elevations above 4,000 feet.

The Forest has started work with Federal Highways on design and replacement of the bridge over Benham Creek. Completion of the permanent bridge is scheduled for 2011.

For current Forest road information, please contact Gifford Pinchot National Forest offices. The Forest Headquarters in Vancouver can be reached at 360-891-5000; Cowlitz Valley Ranger District in Randle can be reached at 360-497-1100; Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters in Amboy can be reached at 360-449-7800, and; Mount Adams Ranger District in Trout Lake can be reached at 509-395-3400.

For more information on current road conditions, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/currentconditions/roads.shtml or call any of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest offices.

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/news/2009/documents/final-20091120a-ForestRoad25-Wakepish.pdf

Umpqua National Forest Proposes New Recreation Fees

Contacts:
Cheryl Caplan, Public Affairs Staff, (541) 957-3270
Bill Blackwell, Assistant Forest Recreation Staff, (541) 957-3349

ROSEBURG, OR – After completing financial and market analyses, recreation managers at the Umpqua National Forest are proposing to raise fees at recreation sites on the forest and begin charging fees at six recreation sites starting in May 2010.

The proposed changes in recreation fees would help offset increased operation and maintenance costs and help to improve as well as maintain aging campgrounds, trailheads, rental cabins, and other recreation sites. The rates were standardized across the Umpqua National Forest based on the amenities at each campground.

The Forest Service is seeking public comment concerning this proposal prior to presenting it to the Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee in January. The committee will make recommendations whether this proposal should be implemented.

Ninety-five percent of the funds collected at recreation fee sites remain on the Umpqua National Forest to be used for operations and maintenance at those sites. Recently, these types of funds were used to purchase new toilets, picnic tables, and grills at several campgrounds and rentable lookouts and cabins.

Fee increases of $2 to $11 per night are proposed for 38 campgrounds on the Umpqua National Forest to become more consistent with neighboring forests and recreation sites having similar amenities. Most of the fee increases are in the $3 to $4 range, with larger fee increases to be phased in over a multi-year period. Fees for extra vehicles at a campsite are proposed to increase modestly to $5. Fees for large group sites are anticipated to increase by $12 to $68 with the increase to be phased in over several years.

A fee increase from $40 per night to $50 is proposed for Musick Guard Station rental. The proposal for Fairview Peak Lookout rental is an increase to $50 per night for the next two years and then $65 a night. Rental fee increases from $40 per night to $50 are proposed in 2011 after improvements are completed to Acker Rock Lookout, Butler Butte Cabin, Pickett Butte Lookout, and Whiskey Camp Guard Station rentals.

New recreation fees of $10 are proposed at Ash Flat and Three C Rock campgrounds. Northwest Forest Pass fees of $5 are proposed at the South Umpqua Falls Day-Use Area, East Brice Creek / Champion Creek Trailhead, and Thielsen View Boat Launch. A new recreation fee of $25 or $50 is proposed at Rujada Picnic Area, depending on the number of sites used.

A list of the proposed fees at individual recreation sites is available at the Forest web site: www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua/projects/rec-fee-proposal/

The updated fee proposal for the Umpqua is an outcome from a Recreation Facility Analysis (RFA) process completed in 2006 and financial and market analysis in 2009. During this process recreation employees evaluated the management of 122 developed recreation sites, including campgrounds, trailheads, and cabin rentals, and then developed a five-year program of work.

All fee change proposals will be presented before a citizen’s advisory committee, called Pacific Northwest Recreation Resource Advisory Committee, or Recreation RAC. Committee members represent a broad array of recreation interest groups to help ensure that the Forest Service is proposing reasonable and publicly acceptable fee changes. Recreation RAC members ensure that the Forest Service addresses public issues and concerns about recreation fees.

Public comments on proposed fee increases for the Umpqua National Forest will be reviewed by the Recreation RAC as well as Umpqua National Forest staff. To comment, contact the Umpqua National Forest by calling Bill Blackwell, Assistant Forest Recreation Staff Officer at 541-957-3349 or emailing your comment to comments-pacificnorthwest-umpqua@fs.fed.us.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua/news/2009/11-20-2009-unf-proposes-new-rec-fees.shtml

Change in Winter Access to Umpqua Hot Springs Hot Springs near Toketee, Oregon

Contact: Bill Gamble, (541) 498-2531

TOKETEE, OR – Visitors planning to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs on the Umpqua National Forest near Toketee should plan on going by foot the last 2.5 miles after it snows at the 2,500-foot level. The first significant snowfall will prompt the Forest Service to install a temporary gate at the junction of Forest Roads 34 and 3401 to keep people from getting stuck in the snow on their way to the hot springs.

The temporary gate will address public safety and health issues by limiting vehicle access to a plowed parking area at the junction of the two roads. Soakers will then hike, snow shoe or ski 2.5 miles to reach the 108 degree hot springs.

Spurred by multiple winter search-and-rescue calls, this change comes at the request of the Douglas County Sheriff’s office and Toketee residents to gate the road during the winter months to reduce adverse impacts on the Sheriff’s office, search and rescue personnel, and limited county funding. Douglas County responded to 166 calls for service at the hot springs over the past six years.

Visitors are encouraged to come prepared for inclement conditions and to enjoy and respect the winter beauty of the hot springs.

BRC Christmas Auction Project Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Del Albright, BRC Ambassador
Phone: (209) 286-1009
Email: brdel@sharetrails.org
Date: November 20, 2009

POCATELLO, ID (November 20) – The excitement continues to build for the Christmas Auction Project of the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC). This list of “presents” is building fast, and the bidding will start December 1st. This special online auction is designed to help us all save trails and keep our sports alive. Check out our latest list of off-road goodies.

Just in, we have:

Nemesis Industries Hi-Line Front Fenders
Currie Enterprises Heavy Duty Steering System
GenRight Offroad Jeep goodies (TBA)
Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts Apparel, goodies and discounts
5 ea. Of Del Albright’s Recreational Leadership Training Course (RLTC)
Roundeyes LED dome lights
PIAA Accessory Light Kit

These additions add to our growing list here:

5 off-road Tires from BFGoodrich with a set of 5 Monster Beadlock Raceline Wheels by Allied.
2 Dynatrac ProRock 44s for JK Jeeps (yes, the new ProRock 44, ready to install)
Rubicon Express JK Suspension Upgrade
4 Diff covers from Dynatrak
Olympic4×4 Heavy Duty Deluxe Receiver Rack
Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers
Recovery Gear from WARN

We’re still adding to our list as businesses continue to jump in and contribute, so get ready to bid. BRC sends a heartfelt thank you to the businesses who are making this Christmas and holiday season a very special one indeed.

See the auction items here starting Dec. 1st: http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=25971

The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join us at 1-800-258-3742 http://www.sharetrails.org

Toyota 9.5″ 32 Spline ARB Air Locker Update

Seattle, WA – As a result of standardizing parts, ARB model RD152 has replaced model RD64. No other application range or performance advantages are gained in the update, and the RD64 locker will continue to be supported for spare parts and service.

Model Range:

• Toyota Land Cruiser 1998 onwards 71/78/79/100/105 series
• Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
• Lexus LX470

Features:

• Patented ‘timed’ locking mechanism offers high strength and ultra fast un-locking
• Comprehensive photo illustrated installation and service guides
• Steel reinforced, elastomer bonded annular seal designed to handle the most extreme climatic temperatures on earth
• Patented 2 piece design offers a range of interchangeable side gears (sold separately) to integrate with non-standard axle shaft splines

Specifications:

• 32 spline axle
• 1.37″ [34.8mm] axle shaft diameter (outside of splines)
• 12 bolts on 6.85″ [174mm] pitch circle ring gear
• 5.91″ [150mm] dia. ring gear ID
• 9.5″ [241mm] dia. ring gear OD

About ARB
ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The company manufactures and stocks the worlds most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lighting, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.

To view the full line of ARB product, please visit the official ARB website at www.arbusa.com

Media Inquiries
For more information about ARB or to obtain production quality images please contact:
Steven Bisig, Marketing Assistant, ARB 4×4 Accessories 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057
Tel: (425) 264-1391 | Fax: (425) 264-1392

Public Comment Sought on Proposed Land Exchange Between WDFW and WDNR

NEWS RELEASE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091

November 18, 2009
Contact: Jennifer Quan, 360-902-2508

Olympia, WA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites public comment through Dec. 16 on a proposal to exchange additional land in eastern Washington with the Washington Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).

In the second phase of a major land exchange proposed by the two agencies, WDFW would acquire approximately 25,849 acres of shrub-steppe and lower-elevation forest habitats, while WDNR would acquire approximately 12,424 acres of higher elevation forest habitat.

The proposed exchange would affect properties in Kittitas, Okanogan, Klickitat, Yakima, Asotin and Chelan counties.

“This proposal continues our work with WDNR to more efficiently and effectively manage lands for wildlife that have been fragmented for more than a century,” said Jennifer Quan, WDFW lands division manager.

WDFW and other agencies involved in the proposed land exchange are accepting comments on a joint Environmental Assessment document that addresses both state and federal regulatory requirements.

Because the proposed land exchange is administrative in nature, WDFW has proposed a determination of non-significance (DNS) in the Environmental Assessment under provisions of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service, which provided funding for some of the lands involved in the exchange, are also accepting public comments on the proposed action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

A copy of the joint Environmental Assessment, which includes a description and maps of the proposed land exchange, is available on the WDFW website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/hab/sepa/sepa.htm. Comments on the document can made through Dec. 16 on that webpage, by FAX (360-902-2946), or by postal mail to WDFW SEPA Desk, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501-1091.

In the first phase of the land exchange, finalized in August, WDFW acquired 9,000 acres and WDNR acquired 5,100 acres.

Quan said much of the public land owned by the state in eastern Washington is arranged in a checkerboard pattern, due to the way lands were distributed after statehood in 1889. That left wildlife habitat fragmented, increasing both the cost and the difficulty of effectively managing those lands over the long term.

In one large area of central Washington, WDNR and WDFW own or manage every other square mile across a 170,000-acre landscape with different management goals and legal mandates. Exchanging lands would allow each agency to better address its specific management goals without reducing the total amount of public land available for wildlife or recreation, Quan said.

The primary benefits of the exchange would:

• Protect and enhance habitat for big-game species (e.g. elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep), shrub-steppe species (e.g. sage grouse, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, Brewer’s sparrow), and forest species (e.g. goshawk, pileated woodpecker, white headed woodpecker, forest grouse).
• Maintain public access and recreation on public lands.
• Generate revenue for WDNR trust beneficiaries such as public schools.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=nov1809b

Proposal for Motorized Trail System on the Ochoco National Forest

For Immediate Release:
November 18, 2009
Contact: Virginia Gibbons 541/416-6647
Bill Queen 541/416-6500

Prineville, OR – A proposal for a designated motorized trail system on the Ochoco National Forest is currently available for public review. The “Ochoco Summit OHV Trail” would be located east of Highway 26 on Forest Service-administered lands in the general vicinity of Big Summit Prairie on the Lookout Mountain and Paulina Ranger Districts. The project includes 124 miles of motorized trails that would be used, in a varying capacity, for ATV, motorcycle, jeep, small truck and buggy recreational riding. The trail system includes a number of staging areas, trailheads, camping opportunities, riding areas and interconnected trail loops.

Prior to this proposal, the McKay Creek area was considered for a designated motorized trail system. Ochoco National Forest Supervisor Jeff Walter felt it made good sense to conduct an analysis for a designated motorized trail system in McKay watershed that could be managed and enforced. The McKay watershed has sustained significant resource damage from illegal OHV use for a number of years and more recently, the reintroduction of steelhead into the McKay Creek system has created additional concerns. However, upon review by local citizen groups and cooperating agencies affiliated with the Deschutes Provincial Advisory Committee and the Crook County Natural Resource Planning Committee, the proposal for a motorized trail system in McKay was not well supported.

The Forest recognizes that not all of the issues have been resolved with the Ochoco Summit OHV Trail Proposed Action and that many people have yet to provide input. It is important to note that the proposal is just the starting point in this planning process. Issues that are unresolved, or that emerge as a result of public input will be addressed through a modification of the “Proposed Action” and/or through the development of alternatives that will be analyzed and compared in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).

We anticipate the public comment period for this Proposed Action will begin on November 20, 2009 and end on December 21, 2009, pending publication in the Federal Register. The Proposed Action, maps, and additional information is posted on the forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/travel-mgmt/och_summit/index.shtml

Comment forms and a comment inbox are also available on the website. Those who wish to view printed paper maps or receive an electronic copy of maps on CD may go to thefollowing locations:

Ochoco National Forest Supervisor’s Office
3160 NE 3rd Street, Prineville, OR 97754
Rager Ranger Station (Paulina Ranger District)
171500 Beaver Creek Road
Paulina, OR 97751

Crooked River National Grassland
813 SW Hwy 97
Madras, OR 97741

A CD may also be requested by contacting the Ochoco National Forest at (541) 416-6500. Hard copy comments may be mailed or delivered to:

Ochoco Summit OHV Trail Planning Team
Ochoco National Forest
3160 NE 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754

The Ochoco Summit OHV Trail DEIS is tentatively scheduled to be available for public review and comment in the spring of 2010. Public meetings and a 45-day public comment period will be scheduled and announced at that time. A Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision is tentatively scheduled for completion in the summer of 2010.

The Ochoco Summit OHV Trail Proposed Action is not to be confused with the “Travel Management DEIS” for the Ochoco & Deschutes National Forests. The Ochoco Summit OHV Trail is a separate analysis from the Travel Management DEIS, and it is consistent with the direction stated in the “Forest Service 2005 Travel Management Rule”.

For more information on the Travel Management DEIS, which is currently available for review and public comment, please visit our website at www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/travel-mgmt

For specific project information regarding the Ochoco Summit OHV Trail Proposed Action, contact Dede Steele, Project Lead, at (541) 416-6500. For general concerns and questions regarding the Ochoco Summit OHV Trail proposal, contact Bill Queen, Lookout Mountain District Ranger (541) 416-6500; Slater Turner, Acting Paulina District Ranger (541) 416-6900; or Virginia Gibbons, Public Affairs Officer, (541) 416-6647.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/news/2009/11/20091118-ochsum-propmotor_trail_ochoco_nf.pdf