Trump looks to motorize public lands

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Debris from the Bright Angel flash flood event in the Grand Canyon. Photo taken the next morning, August 30, 2026. Source: Grand Canyon National Park.

🌵 Public Lands 🌲

The Trump administration continues its crusade to make America’s public lands motorized again. This time it’s the Forest Service launching a revamp of its travel management rule by “simp…