 | LOCAL VOLUNTEERS JOIN HUMMER RECREATION RESCUE PROJECT IN SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
DETROIT – More than 35 volunteers from local four-wheel-drive clubs, Tread Lightly! and HUMMER joined U.S. Forest Service employees on August 1, for a day of trail maintenance on the Bald Mountain OHV route in Sierra National Forest, east of Fresno, Calif. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! AND HUMMER HELP MAINTAIN TRAIL IN SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
DETROIT - At a time when recreation areas are closing from lack of funds, HUMMER and the nonprofit Tread Lightly! are partnering with the U.S. Forest Service and volunteers from local four-wheel-drive clubs to maintain a section of the popular Bald Mountain OHV route, located in the Sierra National Forest, east of Fresno, Calif. |
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 | Tread Lightly! Releases First Geocoin
The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! announced the launch of the first Tread Lightly! geocoin. The design resembles a Jeep® vehicle and is available in five colors in very limited quantities. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY WHEN CAMPING: 10 WAYS TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
As more Americans opt for inexpensive, local vacations, public land agencies are experiencing a rise in overnight visits in some areas. Rangers and nonprofit groups are reminding these campers to find ways to minimize their impact on the environment when in the outdoors. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! AND HUMMER HELP OPEN TRAIL SYSTEM IN OCALA NATIONAL FOREST
Despite high temperatures, thunderstorms, and hoards of bugs, nearly 70 volunteers helped sign a new designated route in Florida last weekend as part of a new initiative from the nonprofit Tread Lightly! called HUMMER’s Recreation Rescue. |
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 | Tread Lightly! and HUMMER Announce Grant-Giving Initiative for Recreation Sites
General Motor’s HUMMER division and the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® announced today the launch of a new partnership called HUMMER’s Recreation Rescue, which will provide grants to outdoor recreation sites. The grants will be dedicated towards land use education, management and trail maintenance. |
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 | Tread Lightly! to Host Major eBay Charity Auction
In an effort to raise money to combat urgent off-road recreation issues on public land, the nonprofit Tread Lightly! is holding a major charity auction on eBay, June 2-11. |
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 | BFGoodrich Tires and Tread Lightly! Announce the Six Outstanding Trail Winners for 2008
Adding to an already impressive list of North American off-road trails, BFGoodrich® Tires announced today, the continuation of its Outstanding Trails program and six new trails for 2008. BFGoodrich Tires, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), is proud to present the trails for this year’s program. |
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 | 10 Ways to Tread Lightly with a Snowmobile
As snowfall continues to pile up across the nation, more than 1.5 million registered snowmobiles are emerging from hibernation in the United States. In response, the nonprofit Tread Lightly! is reminding riders to minimize their environmental impact on public land this winter.
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 | Tread Lightly! Gives Away Outdoor Gear to Raise Membership
To help raise money to protect outdoor recreation, the nonprofit Tread Lightly!® is automatically entering all its new and renewing members to win gear from several outdoor companies. |
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 | MOTORCYCLISTS ENCOURAGED TO TREAD LIGHTLY IN THE OUTDOORS
While most motorcyclists claim the open road as their turf, a growing number are switching to the open off-road. In response, land managers and nonprofit organizations are reminding riders to minimize their impact when in the outdoors. |
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! RELEASES NEW PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has announced the release of a new strategically-designed print public awareness campaign called Ride Hard, Tread Lightly. The campaign, which focuses on motorized outdoor recreation, was conceived after surveys reported that one of the top reasons people stray from the trail is because they think their ride will be “more challenging and more fun.”
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 | BFGoodrich Tires Announces the Expansion of Its Outstanding Trails Program with Tread Lightly!
BFGoodrich Tires, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) announced the expansion of its Outstanding Trails program for 2007. Each trail is awarded the honor based on its uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following. The BFGoodrich Outstanding Trails program is dedicated to the responsible use and preservation of off-road trails while aiding in trail conservation efforts.
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 | TREAD LIGHTLY! LAUNCHES TRAVELING EDUCATION UNIT
The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! recently launched its newest educational platform— a 20-foot trailer packed with informative materials, raffle prizes and knowledgeable staff. |
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 | Tread Lightly’s New Online Awareness Course Goes Live.
The highly anticipated Tread Lightly! Awareness Course is now live and available online. |
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 | Treading Lightly in the Water: 10 Ways to Reduce Environmental Impact When Boating
As temperatures have risen this summer, so have trips to the country’s lakes, rivers and oceans. Each year the season causes concern among some resource managers as sensitive waterways start feeling the environmental impact. |
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 | HUMMER Raises Thousands for Tread Lightly! at Outdoor Retailer Show
Through test drives and raffle prizes, HUMMER raised almost $13,000 for Tread Lightly!® restoration and education initiatives at the recent Outdoor Retailer Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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 | Lightfoot Forms Kids Club To Help Kids Tread Lightly
With the rise of motorized vehicle use among youth, the nonprofit Tread Lightly!® and its squirrel mascot Lightfoot™ have introduced a free “Lightfoot’s Kids Club” to help kids minimize their impact on the outdoors. |
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 | Geochachers Encouraged to Tread Lightly
Marrying high-tech gadgets with rugged outdoor travel, geocaching has become one of the hottest new forms of recreation. But some are warning that its popularity will take a toll on the nation’s public land if not done responsibly. |
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 | The New OHV Policy: Frequently Asked Questions
Have you heard about the new OHV policy regulating motor vehicles in the outdoors? It’s officially called the “USDA Forest Service Travel Management Rule,” and here are some frequently asked questions about it: |
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 | New Series of Quick-Tip Brochures Available for No Cost
To provide recreationists with some simple ways to minimize their impact on the environment, the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!® has expanded its quick-tips brochure series and made it available to members and government organizations at no cost except shipping and handling. |
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 | Tread Lightly! Unveils New Kids’ Website and Outreach Kit
The nonprofit Tread Lightly!® has just gone live with its interactive kids’ site—www.treadlightlykids.org. The site is part of the organization’s raised efforts to teach outdoor ethics to a growing number of youth recreating with motorized and mechanized vehicles. |
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