A location has been determined for where the camp will be. Smiley will arrive on Sunday to set up camp. He plans to camp at the intersection of Highway 95 and Tyson Street (SW corner) on the north end of Quartzsite across from the Fire Station. The coordinates are, 33.68872, -114.21798. Rides will be done Monday through Friday. Any questions call Smiley, 513-265-0542. Keith MenascoRead More →
I want to thank Ron Kuhlman for doing prerides and then leading our a Ride on December 11. Wow, what a ride. For those who like to use their 4 wheel drive, you would have liked this one. I put together 2 videos, one of the main trail (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93RTmBRFJhA&t=196s) and one of just Forest Service road 928 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yM6h8nT2rs&t=102s). Enjoy! Keith MenascoRead More →
Completed another fun ride. For those who could not make it, here is a video of our trip, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Don6_XIw9So Keith MenascoRead More →
Tom Murphy represents the Club on the Off Highway Advisory Group (OHVHAG). He Passed on some information during our last General Meeting and asked if I would post the information on our website. Starting in 2025 the Tonto NF will require a permit for Bulldog Canyon, The Rolls, St. Clair, and Desert Vista OHV Areas (https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1209317.pdf). Tom also wanted me to post information about an OHV trailhead near Parker that will be closed until renovations are complete (https://azstateparks.com/press/off-highway-vehicle-trailhead-construction-off-state-route-95-at-river-island-state-park). Tom thanks for volunteering to be on the OHVHAG group. Keith MenascoRead More →
Radios make all of our rides safer. A valid FCC license is necessary to legally operate a GMRS radio, which are the frequencies the Club uses on all of our rides. The cost has actually come down and now it is only $35 for 10 years. I have one and it just makes sense that everyone should. As published by Rugged Radios this is how to get a license, https://www.ruggedradios.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-your-gmrs-license. Keith MenascoRead More →
Membership for the AZ ATV Riders is by the calendar year and must be renewed each year. It is really easy to renew. Just log into our webstie https://azatvriders.club/, click on “join/renew” and a form will come up with all of your information already entered. Just scrowl down, click on either “PayPal” or “Check” and then scrowl all the way to the bottom and click on “sign up”. Thats it! Keith MenascoRead More →
On our most recent ride we were discussing how to best attach a flag such as the Club’s Flag. Grant Steski shared with us what he had and we thought it would be good to let the Club know in case they wanted to purchase some. You can purchase them at: https://gorillawhips.com/products/rotating-flag-clamps-for-1-4-fiberglass-pole?variant=40012436570217. Keith MenascoRead More →
2024 has been a great year for the Club. We have ridden in some amazing country and I feel fortunate to have been a part of this Club and to have ridden all over Arizona and into Utah and Colorado. Now we need HELP! Please consider joining the Board to help lead this Club in 2025. Members consists of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and members at large. Please let me know if you are interested. Keith Menasco km*********@***il.com PresidentRead More →
Media Contact: Madeline Bautista(602) 851-7122ma***************@**da.govwww.fs.usda.gov/tonto Cave Creek and Mesa Districts to add fees at 4 OHV areas for enhanced user experience PHOENIX, October 11, 2024— Tonto National Forest officials will be changing and adding new fees at four OHV recreation areas to enhance and maintain these sites for an improved recreational experience. These new fees will take effect January 1, 2025. The Tonto conducted public outreach from August 2021 to January 2024, receiving comments on the fee proposal. The proposed changes were based on comments from the public, the level of amenities and services to be provided, cost of operations and maintenance and market assessments. FeesRead More →
I was able to put together 4 (about 12 minutes long) videos of our rides. I sure enjoyed it. You can see all of these plus our past rides on my YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@arizona3060. Not too late to go on our Fall Colors Ride on the North Kaibab next week! Keith MenascoRead More →