Skirmishes shaping up over federal off-roading rules

[Steve]

[theolympian.com] FLORENCE, Ore. (AP) — The sun is shining, the temperature is pushing 60 and swarms of dirt bikes, dune buggies and all-terrain vehicles buzz all over the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Can this really be late winter in Oregon?

Better believe it. In fact, even when the weather is less than ideal, President’s Day weekend traditionally signals the start of the off-highway vehicle riding season at the Oregon Dunes, where off-roading enthusiasts account for an estimated 750,000 visitor days a year.

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