Amy Peterson
Foremost Insurance Company

If you’re a Tread Lightly!® member, you already know the importance of taking care of the outdoors while you enjoy it. But do you know how important it is to protect yourself and your off-road vehicle? Before you head out on the trail, take these important safety precautions:

Plan ahead. Choose a vehicle that is appropriate for your age and ability. Ask your local off-road v... [Read More]

By Tom Severin

We four-wheelers are naturally conscientious folks, and are always concerned about our impact on the environment. Unfortunately, we sometimes are faced with leaks and spills from our vehicles.

Engine oil, transmission oil, gear oil, brake fluid and radiator fluid can have a devastating effect on the environment and wildlife. Radiator fluid is particularly hazardous, as its sweet taste makes it attractive to mammals. Worse, it doesn’t take much to kill. One teaspoon of eth... [Read More]

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Watch a great 7-minute video covering principles and tips for riding outdoors.

Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas.

• Travel only in areas open to dirt biking.
• On slick trails, moderate the throttle and use the clutch to gain maximum traction with minimum tailspin.
• On switchbacks, avoid roosting around the apex of the turn when climbing or brake-sliding during desce

... [Read More]

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Ride Right! Below are some quick tips from the nonprofit Tread Lightly! on four-wheeling responsibly in the great outdoors. You can also get some off-road basics with these fantastic 1-minute videos.

For more tips on minimizing impact when ATV riding, snowmobiling, camping and other outdoor pursuits, click here.

Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas.

• Travel only in areas open to

... [Read More]

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Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas.

• Travel only in areas open to snowmobiling.
• Avoid trails with inadequate snow cover.
• When climbing a hill, approach the summit with caution.
• Do not ride off cornices.
• Avoid riding on frozen waterways when possible.
• When approaching a corner, reduce your speed to avoid sliding.
• Lean into turns with your upper body t

... [Read More]

The most common advice given to any off-road recreationist is "Stay the Trail." We all know there are valid environmental reasons for doing so - by staying on the trail you minimize erosion, prevent vegetation damage, and avoid disturbing wildlife. What you may not realize, however, is that there are personal and financial benefits to following marked trails... [Read More]

OGDEN, Utah (January 7, 2009) — Because access to healthy public lands and waters for the enjoyment of responsible recreation is of paramount importance to both organizations, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Tread Lightly! will work together to educate outdoorsmen on the ethical use of off highway vehicles (OHVs).

“A major goal for Tread Lightly! is to further incorporate our important message of responsible OHV use into the hunting, fishing and shooting sports communities,” sai... [Read More]

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Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas.

• Travel only in areas open to snowmobiling.
• Avoid trails with inadequate snow cover.
• When climbing a hill, approach the summit with caution.
• Do not ride off cornices.
• Avoid riding on frozen waterways when possible.
• When approaching a corner, reduce your speed to avoid sliding.
• Lean into turns with your upper body t

... [Read More]

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.

“In most cases snowmobiling can be done without causing any lasting environmental damage,” said Lori McCullough, executive director of Tread Lightly!. “But riders must follow a few simple principles to have a fu... [Read More]

For More Information Contact:
Tread Lightly! (800) 966-9900
Amanda Weldon- amanda@treadlightly.org

OGDEN, UTAH (January 30, 2009)—Tread Lightly! will be working in 2009 to increase its outreach to the hunting, fishing and shooting sports communities.

“These recreationists have played a huge role in conservation efforts throughout history,” said Tread Lightly!’s executive director Lori McCullough. “We think hunters and anglers will embrace Tread Lightly!’s message and principles, fu... [Read More]