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Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association
The Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association is a non-profit organization built around four wheel drive vehicles, their owners, and the land we use. Join us at https://www.memberplanet.com/glfwda
RIDER ALERT: Beware of Wild Parsnip ![]()
Wild parsnip is an invasive plant commonly found along Michigan roadsides, trails, and disturbed areas that can pose severe contact risks for ORV riders. Brushing against broken stems or leaves while riding an ORV transfers toxic sap to your skin, triggering severe phytophotodermatitis upon UV exposure. ![]()
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Safety Tips for Riders ![]()
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Cover skin: Wear long sleeves, pants, and gloves when riding through overgrown or unfamiliar trail edges.![]()
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Wash immediately: If exposed to plant sap, wash the area with soap and cold water right away and keep it out of the sun.![]()
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Check machines: Wash ORV tires and undercarriages to avoid spreading seeds to new areas. ![]()
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How to Ride Clean![]()
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Wash It Off: Power-wash or brush your ORV—especially the undercarriage and tires—before heading to a new trail system.![]()
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Stay on the Trail: Stick strictly to designated ORV routes and roads to avoid picking up new hitchhiking weeds.![]()
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Inspect Gear: Check your machine, clothing, and boots for clinging plant parts before you load up to leave.
REMINDER: Join us on Saturday, August 1 for our Annual Summer Meeting event which will be held at Unlimited Offroad Centers immediately following their Summer Open House at 2:00 PM. Come early to win prizes, enjoy BBQ from Pit Boss Smokehouse, play some games and get in on some of Unlimited Offroad's one-day only specials. Details about the open house are available at www.unlimitedoffroad.com/pages/upcoming-events
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The quarterly ORVAW meeting is this Wednesday from 1-3 PM at the RAM center in Roscommon. 2 of our board members sit on this advisory workgroup as your voice. You can attend in person or virtually. Check the link below for the link to the teams meeting if you want to listen in.![]()
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We also have a meeting before the meeting with the DNR trail tech, planner, and Rowe to take the next step in plans to restore and improve the St. Helen Scramble Area rock garden. This has been a 2 plus year push lead by our President Tom Craig. He has had to push pull and pry the department to act. Things are finally moving forward.![]()
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On Saturday August 1st we will have our annual summer meeting at Unlimited Offroad Centers after their 25th anniversary celebration. We will be there from 10-2 at their celebration and then holding the members meeting at 2PM. Please join if you can.![]()
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www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/boards/@mtac/orv