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Four Corners Guides' Spring Packraft, Bikeraft and Bikepacking Courses Selling Out

Four Corners Guides’ April 2026 Moab packraft weekends are nearly full: the April 4-5 Level 1 course is sold out and two subsequent weekends show last few tickets.

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BLM Opens Nearly 200 Miles of Moab Singletrack to Class 1 E-Bikes

Moab Field Office opened roughly 200 miles of singletrack to Class 1 e-bikes, effective March 1, 2026, with an official trail-by-trail authorization and interactive map on the BLM NEPA register.

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Utah lawmakers advance HB536 to increase vandalism penalties, fund restorations

HB536, sponsored by Rep. Stewart Barlow, would direct vandalism fines into a new Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund run by Utah SHPO to repair petroglyphs, hoodoos and more.

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Xtreme Arenacross Returns to Four Corners, Boosts Youth Racing and Economy

Xtreme arenacross returned to McGee Park on March 6, 2026, running roughly 40 classes and, organizers say, filling local restaurants, hotels and gas stations.

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Geologist Seeks Crowdfunding After Grant Cuts, Water Safety Threatens Bears Ears

Geologist Jonathan Stine launched a GoFundMe after his NSF grant is set to lapse in March to fund tests on unexpectedly radioactive Cedar Mesa sandstone near Onion Creek.

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TransRockies Announces Moab Run the Rocks Three-Day Stage Race March 6–8

TransRockies is staging a three-day stage trail race in Moab March 6–8, with a Full Pint of 53.6 mi/4,480 ft and registration capped at 700 runners.

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NPS ends Arches timed-entry pilot for 2026; local officials split

Arches National Park will not require advanced timed-entry reservations for 2026, suspending the four-year pilot that began in 2022 and allowing visitors to enter during operating hours.

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Durango Council Approves $44,000 Study to Explore Animas River Surf Wave

Durango council approved a $44,000 feasibility study to site an engineered Animas River surf wave; Animas River Surfers has put in $13,000 toward the study.

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Fourth Corners Wildfire Academy Announces Expanded Two-Week 2026 Training in Durango, Ignacio

Fourth Corners Wildfire Academy expanded into a two-week, free or low-cost 2026 run, scheduled March 2–12 with sessions named for Durango and Ignacio while federal partners stage large aviation training elements.

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Sen. Mike Lee Invokes CRA to Rescind Grand Staircase‑Escalante Plan, Tribes Alarmed

Sen. Mike Lee entered a GAO opinion into the Congressional Record on Feb. 26 to trigger a fast-track Congressional Review Act vote targeting the BLM’s Grand Staircase‑Escalante management plan.

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Grand Canyon Noncommercial River Permits Calendar Updated for March; Commercial Launches Paused

NPS updated the Grand Canyon noncommercial river calendar with day-by-day entries for March 1–31, 2026; "Noncommercial data last updated on March 2, 2026" and "Commercial trips do not launch during the month of March."

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San Juan National Forest Refreshes Website, Consolidates Current Conditions Late February 2026

San Juan National Forest launched a refreshed web presence in late February 2026, consolidating current‑conditions pages for closures, road and trail status, and active alerts.

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First-Time Visitors' Tips for Monument Valley's 17-Mile Scenic Loop

Plan to slow down: Monument Valley’s 17-mile scenic loop is Navajo Nation–managed and best enjoyed with respect, water, and the option of a guided tour.

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BLM Seeks Comments on June 2026 Utah Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM’s Salt Lake City ePlanning notice put 39 Utah parcels totaling 54,114 acres into a 30-day scoping period that lists Jan. 15, 2026 as the comment deadline.

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High Avalanche Warnings as Storm Triggers Large Slabs Near Loveland Pass

CAIC warns avalanche danger will rise to High (Level 4) across most Colorado mountains as a powerful winter storm piles load on weak layers; large slabs slid in No Name Gulch on Feb. 5.

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Seven-Day Four Corners Road Trip: Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Petrified Forest

A practical seven-day Four Corners road trip links Monument Valley, Mesa Verde, Petrified Forest and more, with driving times, routes, packing tips, and cultural stops for a weeklong itinerary.

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Updated 2026 Four Corners Reservation Hub: Timed-Entry, Vehicle Permit Tracker

A consolidated reservation hub tracks timed-entry and vehicle permits across Western parks so Four Corners trip planners can avoid last-minute access problems.

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Utah Allocates $500K to Upgrade North Wash Ramp for Cataract Canyon Trips

Utah allocated $500,000 to upgrade the North Wash boat ramp, easing costs and safety concerns for Cataract Canyon trips as waterlines retreat.

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2026 Arches Timed-Entry Pilot Requires Recreation.gov Tickets for Four Corners Travelers

Arches National Park is running a vehicle timed-entry pilot in 2026 that may require free timed-entry tickets booked on Recreation.gov for private vehicles during peak windows.

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Moab Adopts Updated Wildfire Preparedness Plan, Enables Federal Fuel-Reduction Funding

Moab adopted an updated community wildfire preparedness plan, making the city and surrounding wildland-urban interface eligible for federal fuel-reduction actions and funding.

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Respect Tribal Lands: Permits, Guides and Rules for Four Corners Travel

Many iconic Four Corners sites require permits or licensed guides; following tribal and federal rules protects cultural sites, keeps access open, and avoids fines or conflict.

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Prepare for Rapid Weather: Four Corners Winter Safety Checklist

Rapid weather swings in the Four Corners create winter hazards for desert roads, slot canyons and high-elevation trails; practical prep reduces risk and rescue delays.

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Navigate Four Corners Route Maps: Stay Legal, Protect Sensitive Lands

BLM, USFS and tribal maps use different route labels across the Four Corners; learn to read route classes and permit rules to stay legal and protect sensitive soils and cultural sites.

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Four Corners Guides Returns to Veracruz for Packraft RoundUp, World-Class Whitewater

Rodrigo says Veracruz hosted close to 40 paddlers at the first-ever Packraft México Roundup, documented in Lizzy Scully’s Feb 25, 2026 Four Corners Guides post.

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Record-low Snowpack, Drought Threaten Early Severe Wildfire Season Across Four Corners

Colorado’s statewide snowpack is about 61% of median and reservoir storage has fallen to roughly 86% of median, leaving Four Corners primed for an early, severe fire season.

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New Guide Details Winter Hazards, Access Rules in Dolores-area San Juan Forest

Prism News published a Feb. 16 guide for San Juan National Forest visitors that compiles Forest Service, BLM, and Colorado Parks & Wildlife rules, camp 100 feet from water (50 in Hermosa), bury waste 6 inches, 14-day campground limit.

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Essential Four Corners Desert Safety and Leave-No-Trace Tips for Adventurers

Practical desert safety and leave-no-trace tips for Four Corners adventurers to reduce rescues and protect fragile landscapes.

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BLM Temporarily Closes Arizona Strip, Border Routes for Wizard's Rhino Rally

BLM closed selected Arizona Strip routes in Mohave County for the Wizard’s Rhino Rally on Feb. 23, 2026; official maps are posted online and available at the Arizona Strip Field Office.

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Moab’s Red Hot Ultra Draws Large Fields in 50‑Mile and Shorter Races

RaceRaves reviewers loved the Moab scenery but warned of "about 5000+ gain"; Prism News said registration pages "posted robust entry lists across all distances."

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Moab's Mary Eden Conquers Century Crack After Six Months of Offwidth Training

Moab climber Mary Eden completed the roughly 120-foot Century Crack after six months of offwidth training, a technical milestone that highlights safety-first technique for local climbers.

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