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‼️The comment period is officially open ‼️

The U.S. Forest Service has outlined three alternatives for the future of the Roadless Rule: keep it in place, fully repeal it, or reduce the acres of inventoried roadless. The preferred alternative in the Forest Service's Proposed Rule is to fully repeal it. Now’s the time to weigh in.

Substantive comments matter most. To help you dig into the details, we mapped the inventoried roadless areas and analyzed the recreational opportunities within them. Here’s a snapshot of what we found in current Roadless Rule areas:
🥾 17,715 miles of hiking and biking trails
🚙 7,201 miles of full-size motorized trails and roads
🛻 2,494 miles of ATV + side-by-side trails
🛵 2,167 miles of motorized singletrack
❄️ 1,295 miles of snowmobile trails
⛷️ 1,492 mapped ski routes
🦌 58% of Roadless Rule areas overlap elk habitat
🐻 78% of Roadless Rule areas overlap black bear habitat

Head to the link in our bio to explore the map—we just added the three alternatives, so you can toggle between them and see what could change on the ground.

Explore the details. Bring your experience. Make a clear, substantive comment. Make your voice heard.
Comments close September 21.
https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/roadless-rule

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NEW! The Public Lands Comment Hub

Most people don't realize they have opportunities to comment before public land decisions become final. That's why we built a free, interactive map of active public comment periods across four federal land agencies. Heavy lifting on us, more commenting from you.

Whether you hunt, fish, ride, hike, climb, ride, or simply care about public lands, you can now see what's happening where you recreate all in one place, and submit comments directly through the official agency websites.

Public lands belong to all of us. Public participation is part of how they're managed.

Explore The Hub through this link: https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/public-land-comment-hub

Comment today to inform public comment opportunities tomorrow.

The rulebook behind how your national forests are managed is up for a change — including whether public comment periods will continue to be part of this process. The U.S. Forest Service wants to reclassify a chunk of its internal guidance documentation as "advisory only," meaning public comment opportunities wouldn't be required for future changes.

The Forest Service is also asking for public input. Comments are open now through July 31st on this proposed rule RIN 0596-AD74.

✍️ Learn More: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13281/organization-functions-and-procedures-public-notice-and-comment-for-standards-criteria-and-guidance

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Know before you go. 🔥 Fire restrictions and regulations vary by location, so check before you head out.

→ Have a backup plan. If campfires aren't in the cards, come prepared with other ways to cook, stay warm, and enjoy the evening.

→ A few small habits go a long way: park only on durable surfaces (never dry grass), take extra care with anything that could spark a fire, and skip the campfire altogether when conditions call for it.

Fire safety isn't about missing out, it's about keeping public lands open, healthy, and accessible for everyone, all summer long.

To the wildland firefighters and land management crews already working hard this season: thank you. Your work keeps communities safe and these places accessible to all of us.

Want to plan with more confidence? Swipe through to see 6 onX features that can help you prepare to get outdoors during wildlife season.

Head to this link to learn more. 🔗
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Created in 2001, the Roadless Rule limits new road building, logging, and mineral leases in designated areas. These areas make up over 44 million acres of our public lands and offer hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, and motorized recreation.

Using our own geospatial data, we examined the recreational opportunities within inventoried roadless areas across the U.S. We built a map so you can explore what these places offer.

What we found:
🥾 17,715 miles of hiking and biking trails
🚙 7,201 miles of full-size motorized trails and roads
🏍️ 2,494 miles of ATV + side-by-side trails
🛵 2,167 miles of motorized singletrack
❄️ 1,295 miles of snowmobile trails
⛷️ 1,492 mapped ski routes
🦌 58% of Roadless Rule areas are elk habitat
🐻 78% of Roadless Rule areas are black bear habitat

Head to this link to explore more: https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/roadless-rule

Have questions about Roadless Rule areas? Drop them in the comments👇

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, dedicated to highlighting the vital importance of local parks, trails, public lands, and recreational facilities. It emphasizes how these outdoor spaces build strong communities and honors the professionals who maintain them.

Whether you're headed to a national park for the first time or the tenth, a little planning goes a long way. Swipe through for a checklist to help you get ready for your next visit this summer.

Parks are for everyone. Let's keep them that way.

And to the rangers, maintenance crews, and land managers doing the work behind the scenes: thank you for making these places possible. 🏞️

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