Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Back Country Horsemen of America Dedicated to keeping Americas's trails open for all. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.bcha.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Territorial Riders BCHO Elk Lake Creek Trail Restoration RTP Grant Project 2017 additional info](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/03/30/territorial-riders-bcho-elk-lake-creek-trail-restoration-rtp-grant-project/) - [BCHA 2025 National Board Meeting](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2022/02/05/bcha-2022-national-board-meeting/) - [OLD BLM Agreement](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/04/15/bcha-signs-5-year-agreement-bureau-land-management/) - [BCHA continues to operate under a five-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) with the U.S. Forest Service](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/06/16/bcha-continues-operate-under-five-year-memorandum/) - [BCHA Signs New 5-Year Agreement with National Park Service](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2023/02/21/bcha-signs-5-year-agreement-national-park-service/) - [BCHA Announces 2012 Double Diamond Award Winners](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/07/22/bcha-announces-2012-double-diamond-award-winners/) - [A Motor is a Motor. Um Right](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/10/03/a-motor-is-a-motor-um-right/) - [Fall Newsletter 2023](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2023/11/30/fall-newsletter-2023/) - [PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2023/11/16/past-grant-recipients/) - [Buffalo River BCH of Arkansas Put On Kids' Weekend at Woolum Park](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/07/16/buffalo-river-bch-of-arkansas-put-on-kids-weekend-at-woolum-park/) - [](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2023/09/29/13022/) - [BCHA Volunteer in their Local Communities](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/05/28/bcha-volunteer-their-local-communities/) - [BCHA Announces New Chairman](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/08/15/bcha-announces-new-chairman/) - [Untrammeled - Youth first time in Wilderness](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/04/08/untrammeled/) - [Wildfire Disaster Funding Act](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/07/10/wildfire-disaster-funding-act/) - [Dr. Rob Atwill Speaks During BCHA's April 2015 National Board Meeting in Sacramento, California.](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/05/10/dr-rob-atwill-speaks-during-bchas-april-2015-natio/) - [BCHA strongly supports H.R. 845 "Forest Trails" Bill](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/02/18/bcha-strongly-supports-hr-845-trails-bill/) - [H.R. 845 – The National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/02/19/hr-845-national-forest-system-treils-stewardship-a/) - [Take Action on Yosemite National Park Management Plan, Please Submit Comments on the Stewardship Plan](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/01/22/take-action-yosemite-national-park-management-plan/) - [National Forest System Trail Stewardship Grants Awarded for 2023](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2023/05/25/mark-himmel-wilderness-grants/) - [Spring Newsletter 2022](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2022/04/03/spring-newsletter-2022/) - [Spring Newsletter 2023](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2023/04/08/spring-newsletter-2023/) - [Winter Newsletter 2023](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2023/01/18/winter-newsletter-2023/) - [Fall Newsletter 2022](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2022/10/14/fall-newsletter-2022/) - [Summer Newsletter 2022](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2022/06/29/summer-newsletter-2022/) - [BCH of North Carolina, Uwharrie Chapter Receives BCHA Grant for Trail Project in Uwharrie National Forest](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2022/04/04/bch-of-north-carolina-uwharrie-chapter-receives-bcha-grant-for-trail-work-in-uwharrie-national-forest/) - [Winter Newsletter 2022](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2022/01/04/winter-newsletter-2022/) - [BCHA Encourages Chapters to Review USFS Memo “Best Practices for Managing Stock Use Sites at Developed Campgrounds" & Discuss with Local USFS Staff](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2022/03/05/bcha-encourages-chapters-to-review-usfs-memo/) - [BCHA Grant Helps North Georgia BCH Maintain Campgrounds near Blue Ridge](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2021/12/31/bcha-grant-helps-north-georgia-bch-maintain-campgrounds-near-blue-ridge/) - [Fall Newsletter 2021](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2021/10/19/fall-newsletter-2021/) - [BCHA - Supporters of Trails are Common Ground Program](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2021/08/15/proud-supporters-of-trails-are-common-ground-program/) - [Summer Newsletter 2021](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2021/07/12/summer-newsletter-2021/) - [Spring Newsletter 2021](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2021/03/26/spring-newsletter-2021/) - [BCHA Public Lands Update On E-Bikes for 2021](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2021/01/15/bcha-public-lands-update-on-e-bikes-for-2021/) - [Winter Newsletter 2021](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2021/01/04/winter-newsletter-2021/) - [Educational Pamphlets, Flyers, books from BCH Groups](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/03/07/educational-pamphlets-flyers-books-from-bch-groups/) - [Survey: What Horse Camps-Trail Heads are Non-equestrians Occupying](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2020/12/06/survey-what-horse-camps-trail-heads-are-non-equestrians-occupying/) - [Four-Legged Friends and Your Estate](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2020/10/19/four-legged-friends-and-your-estate/) - [Fall Newsletter 2020](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2020/10/08/fall-newsletter-2020/) - [Back Country Horsemen of America Values Every Member](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/12/22/back-country-horsemen-of-america-values-every-member/) - [BCHA Responds to BLM, NPS & USFWS on e-Bike Rules](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2020/07/12/bcha-responds-to-ebike-rules/) - [BCHA, BCH California and Others File Litigation Challenging Tahoe National Forest's Approval of Motorized Electric Bikes on Non-motorized Trails](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/10/23/california-groups-sue-to-keep-motorized-electric-bikes-off-non-motorized-trails-in-tahoe-national-forest/) - [Summer Newsletter 2020](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2020/07/01/summer-newsletter-2020/) - [Spring Newsletter 2020](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2020/04/01/spring-newsletter-2020/) - [Mother Load Unit (BCHC) Earns 2018 Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/04/30/mother-load-unit-earns-2018-double-diamond-award/) - [2010 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2011/04/14/2010-winner-of-the-double-diamond-award/) - [Winter Newsletter 2020](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2020/01/09/winter-newsletter-2020/) - [BCHA, BCH California and Others Demand the Tahoe National Forest Rescind its Decision to Allow Motorized Electric Bikes on Non-Motorized Trails](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/09/18/tahoe-national-forest-cease-allowing-ebikes/) - [Fall Newsletter 2019](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/09/29/fall-newsletter-2019/) - [Summer Newsletter 2019](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/07/04/summer-news-letter-2019/) - [Prevent Electric Bikes on Non-Motorized Trails](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/09/28/prevent-electric-bikes-on-non-motorized-trails/) - [National Trail and Conservation Groups Blast New DOI E-Bike Order](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/09/02/national-trail-and-conservation-groups-blast-new-doi-e-bike-order/) - [Spring Newsletter 2019](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/03/30/spring-newsletter-2019/) - [Trail Building & Maintenance Resources](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/03/07/trail-building-maintenance-resources/) - [The Trail Rider Checklist](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/03/07/the-trail-rider-checklist/) - [Chain Saw Kick Back - Lesson Learned](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/02/05/chain-saw-kick-back-lesson-learned/) - [Winter News Letter 2019](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2019/01/03/winter-news-letter-2019/) - [2007 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2008/04/14/2007-winner-of-the-double-diamond-award/) - [2008 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2009/04/14/2008-winner-of-the-double-diamond-award/) - [2009 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2010/04/14/2009-winner-of-the-double-diamond-award/) - [2011 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2012/03/14/2011-winner-of-the-double-diamond-award/) - [2013 Volunteer Hours Report & Double Diamond Award Recipient](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/05/07/2013-volunteer-hours-report-double-diamond-award-r/) - [2013 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/06/04/2013-winner-double-diamond-award/) - [2014 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/04/12/2014-winner-of-the-double-diamond-award/) - [2017 Winner of the Double Diamond Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/05/01/2017-winner-double-diamond-award/) - [Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/05/05/personnel-protective-equipment-ppe/) - [Analysis of Firefighters Injuries](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/10/07/analysis-of-firefighters-injuries/) - [Fall News Letter 2018](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/09/26/fall-news-letter-2018/) - [Sierra Free Packers Improve Trail Safety](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/07/31/sierra-free-packers-improve-trail-safety/) - [BCH of North Carolina Holds LNT Course](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/07/31/bch-of-north-carolina-holds-lnt-course/) - [The Land and Water Conservation Fund](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/07/10/land-and-water-conservation-fund/) - [Newsletter , Spring of 2018 Issue](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/03/27/spring-newsletter-2018/) - [Summer News Letter 2018](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/06/11/summer-news-letter-2018/) - [BCH of California Takes the Lead with Leave No Trace Stock Use Education](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/12/04/bch-of-california-takes-the-lead-with-leave-no-trace-stock-use-education/) - [BCH of California Takes the Lead in Leave No Trace Stock Use Education](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/12/22/bch-california-takes-lead-leave-no-trace-stock-use/) - [Fuel Geysering](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/07/25/fuel-geysering/) - [Back Country Horsemen of America Work Promotes a Healthy Economy](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/05/02/back-country-horsemen-of-america-work-promotes-a-healthy-economy/) - [OHLEC - Objective-Hazzards- Leans-Escape Route- Cut plan](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/12/10/ohlec-objective-hazzards-leans-escape-route-cut-plan/) - [Press Release spring 2018](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/03/02/press-release-2018-spring/) - [Back Country Horsemen of America Tackles the Tough Challenges at Annual Meeting](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/03/20/back-country-horsemen-of-america-tackles-the-tough-challenges-at-annual-meeting/) - [San Juan BCH of Colorado Work To Clear Trail](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/02/01/san-juan-bch-colorado-work-clear-trail/) - [BCHA Education Foundation Grant Project Report.](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/27/bcha-education-foundation-grant-project-report/) - [How Can Kids Reach Out To Congress](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/25/can-kids-reach-congress/) - [Shoshone BCH get the job done](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/22/shoshone-back-country-horsemen/) - [Back Country Horsemen of Tennessee](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/22/back-country-horsemen-tennessee/) - [Olympic Back Country Horsemen](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/22/olympic-back-country-horsemen/) - [HR 1349 Passes Out of Committee](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/12/16/hr-1349-passes-committee/) - [This American Land - November Edition](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/04/american-land-november-edition/) - [Editorial LA Times - Keep mountain bikes out of wilderness areas](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/03/editorial-la-times-keep-mountain-bikes-wilderness-areas/) - [Winter Newsletter 2018](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2018/01/05/winter-newsletter-2018/) - [Saw Operations Guide](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/12/28/saw-operations-guide/) - [Project Risk Assessment - New replacement for JHA](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/12/10/project-risk-assessment-new-replacement-jha/) - [Forest Service Chain Saw policy](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/12/09/2358-saw-policy-tai-6-11-15_0/) - [Newsletter, Summer of 2017 Issue](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/06/29/newsletter-summer-2017-issue/) - [Newsletter, Fall of 2017 Issue](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/09/27/newsletter-fall-2017-issue/) - [Hot weather chain saw starting](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/07/30/hot-weather-chain-saw-starting/) - [Saw Program Myths](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/07/31/saw-program-myths/) - [Hung-up Tree Awareness](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/08/08/hung-tree-awareness/) - [BCHA 2017 Packing Skills Scholarship Winner](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/07/17/2017-packing-skills-scholarship-winner/) - [Our Public Lands Need Your Help](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/07/14/public-lands-need-help/) - [BCHA 2016 Volunteer Hours](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/06/08/back-country-horsemen-of-america-logged-over-13-4-million-in-2016-volunteer-value-by-sarah-wynne-jackson/) - [BCHA Elections 2017](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/05/19/bcha-elections-2017/) - [Take Action! - Voice Your Opposition to H.R. 1349](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/05/06/voice-opp-to-hr1349/) - [BLM Gives Thanks to Steens BCH of Oregon Volunteers](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/03/08/blm-gives-thanks-steens-bch-oregon-volunteers/) - [Newsletter, Spring of 2017 Issue](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/04/14/newsletter-spring-of-2017-issue/) - [National Forest System Trail Stewardship Grants: Available for 2017](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/04/14/national-forest-system-trail-stewardship-grants-available-2017/) - [Gravel Bags Rock - Buffalo National River BCHA](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/02/27/gravel-bags-rock/) - [National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act Signed into Law](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/12/01/trail-stewardship-signed-into-law/) - [Summer 2017 WSP Grant Program Applications Now Being Accepted](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/01/23/summer-2017-wsp-grant-program-applications-now-being-accepted/) - [Groups rally behind National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/02/10/groups-rally-behind-national-forest-system-trails/) - [BCHA Provides the Rationale for Why Congress Must Pass the "Forest Trail Stewardship" Bill](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/02/03/bcha-speaks-current-state-our-national-trails-and/) - [Newsletter, Winter of 2017 Issue](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2017/01/04/newsletter-winter-of-2017-issue/) - [National Forest Trail Maintenance Legislation S. 1110 Passes Senate](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/11/17/national-trail-legislation-s1110-passes-senate/) - [Buffalo National River BCHA Centennial Ride and Clean-up 2016](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/11/21/buffalo-national-river-bcha-centennial-ride-and-clean-up-2016/) - [BCHA Introduces a Gift Legacy Program](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/09/30/bcha-introduces-a-gift-legacy-program/) - [National Forest Trail Maintenance Legislation H.R. 845 Passes House](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/09/26/national-forest-trail-maintenance-legislation-h-r-845-passes-house/) - [Newsletter, Fall of 2016 Issue](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/09/30/newsletter-fall-of-2016-issue/) - [Take Action : Support the Land & Water Conservation Fund](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/09/22/take-action-support-the-land-water-conservation-fund/) - [Take Action: Weigh in on Yosemite Wilderness Plan](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/09/10/take-action-weigh-in-on-yosemite-wilderness-plan/) - [BCH Applaud Designation of Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/05/21/bch-applaud-designation-organ-mountain-desert-peak/) - [Pisgah BCH of NC - Building Sustainable Highline Systems](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/01/20/pisgah-bch-nc-building-sustainable-highline-system/) - [Newsletter, Spring of 2016 Issue](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/07/13/newsletter-spring-2016-issue/) - [BCHA Presents Life Time Achievement Award To Alan Hill](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/04/16/bcha-presents-life-time-achievement-award-to-alan-hill/) - [BCHA Presents Life Time Achievement Award To Ann Lange](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/04/16/bcha-presents-life-time-achievement-award-to-ann-lange/) - [BCH Member Cathy Woods, presents her “Body, Mind, Equine Program” at National Cowgirl Museum](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/07/16/bch-member-cathy-woods-presents-her-body-mind-equine-program-at-national-cowgirl-museum/) - [Proposed Rule Change for Private Horse Use –Bryce Canyon National Park](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/04/07/proposed-rule-change-private-horse-use-bryce-canyo/) - [Back Country Horsemen of America Celebrates 40 Years](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/02/19/back-country-horsemen-america-celebrates-40-years/) - [BCHA Receives Presidential Volunteer Service Award](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/03/04/bcha-receives-presidential-volunteer-service-award/) - [BCHA Welcomes Pennsylvania Equine Council as Advocacy Partner](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/03/29/bcha-welcomes-pennsylvania-equine-council-advocacy/) - [BCHA Keeps You Informed](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/04/12/bcha-keeps-you-informed/) - [BCH of Washington Clear Downed Trees in Alpine Lakes Wilderness](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/04/17/bch-washington-clear-downed-trees-alpine-lakes-wil/) - [BCHA 2012 Volunteer Value is the Highest in its History](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/06/06/bcha-2012-volunteer-value-highest-its-history/) - [BCHA Gives Youth a Leg Up on Tomorrow](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/06/26/bcha-gives-youth-leg-tomorrow/) - [BCHA Announces 2012 Legacy Award Winner](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/09/30/bcha-announces-2012-legacy-award-winner/) - [BCHA Gets the Job Done with Low Impact on the Land](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2013/11/17/bcha-gets-job-done-low-impact-land/) - [BCHA Teach Trail Clearing Skills to Boy Scouts](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/03/07/bcha-teach-trail-clearing-skills-boy-scouts/) - [BCH Trek the Old Spanish National Historic Trail](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/04/01/bch-trek-old-spanish-national-historic-trail/) - [BCHA hosting the largest fundraiser in the history](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/04/15/bcha-hosting-largest-fundraiser-history/) - [BCHA National Board Meeting Live Broadcast](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/04/16/bcha-national-board-meeting-live-broadcast/) - [Notch Mountain Trail - Mirror Lake, Utah](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/04/16/notch-mountain-trail-mirror-lake-utah/) - [BCHA Crowd Funding Campaign Launches](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/04/25/bcha-crowd-funding-campaign-launches/) - [BCHA Live Video Broadcast was a Resounding Success](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/04/27/bcha-live-video-streaming-broadcast-was-resounding/) - [BCH Members Continue to Work for You](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/05/05/bch-members-continue-work-you/) - [Incredible Progress on the BCHA Fundraising Campaign](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/05/07/incredible-progress-bcha-fundraising-campaign/) - [WE DID IT! Keeping Trails Open for You Fundraiser](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/05/30/we-did-it-keeping-trails-open-you-fundraiser/) - [Back Country Horsemen of America Helps Keep Our Nation’s Landscape Clean](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/05/31/back-country-horsemen-america-helps-keep-our-natio/) - ["We made it" BCHA makes Crowd Funding Campaign Goal!](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/06/17/we-made-it/) - [New legislation calls for improved investments in National Forest Trail System](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/06/18/new-legislation-calls-improved-investments-nationa/) - [Back Country Horsemen of America Expands Their Reach to Benefit Equestrians Across the US](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/06/30/back-country-horsemen-america-expands-their-reach/) - [New bill H.R. 4886, in Congress addresses trail maintenance backlog!](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/07/02/new-bill-hr-4886-congress-addresses-trail-maintena/) - [Back Country Horsemen help Girl Scouts Earn Merit Badges](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/07/31/back-country-horsemen-help-girl-scouts-earn-merit/) - [Back Country Horsemen of America Helps Restore Trail after Forest Fire](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/08/22/back-country-horsemen-america-helps-restore-trail/) - [Back Country Horsemen of Utah Southwest Chapter Celibrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/09/04/back-country-horsemen-utah-southwest-chapter-celib/) - [Mammoth Cave Backcountry Horsemen Adopt Park](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/10/23/mammoth-cave-backcountry-horsemen-adopt-park/) - [Meet Our Person of the Day - Roy Cornett, KY](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/11/04/meet-our-person-day-roy-cornett-ky/) - [Meet Our Person of the Day - Tom Thomas, NC](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/11/05/meet-our-person-day-tom-thomas-nc/) - [Meet Our Person of the Day - Larry Jeffers, TN](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/11/05/meet-bchas-person-day/) - [Meet Our Person of the Day - Jason Ridlon Washington](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/11/06/meet-our-person-day-jason-ridlon-washington/) - [Bryce Canyon National Park Decides Against Guides For Private Equestrians](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/11/12/bryce-cayon-nps-decision/) - [BCHA Invites New Generations to Join Them](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/11/29/bcha-invites-new-generations-join-them/) - [The Horse Owners Guide to Water Quality Protection](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/12/01/horse-owners-guide-water-quality-protection/) - [Help BCHA secure more horseback riding opportunities at Mount Rainer National Park](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2016/02/18/help-bcha-secure-more-horseback-riding-opportuniti/) - [Newsletter, Fall of 2014 Edition](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/09/26/newsletter-fall-2014-edition/) - [Newsletter, Summer of 2014 Edition](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/09/15/newsletter-summer-2014-edition/) - [BCHA founder, Ken Ausk from Columbia Falls, Montana Passes](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/12/03/bcha-founder-ken-ausk-columbia-falls-montana-passe/) - [BCH of Kansas Saves Honeybee Hive](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2014/12/22/bch-kansas-saves-honeybee-hive/) - [Newsletter, Winter of 2015 Edition](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/02/01/newsletter-winter-2015-edition/) - [BCH of California Clears Storm Damage in the Sierra Mountains](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/03/05/bch-california-clears-storm-damage-sierra-mountain/) - [BCHA Works to Benefit All Trail Users](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/04/04/bcha-works-benefit-all-trail-users/) - [Newsletter, Spring of 2015 Edition](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/04/15/newsletter-spring-2015-edition/) - [Back Country Horsemen of Washington Partners on Pacific Crest Trail Reconstruction](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/04/30/back-country-horsemen-washington-partners-pacific/) - [BCHA Donated $14.4 Million in Volunteer Value in 2014](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/07/02/bcha-donated-144-million-volunteer-value-2014/) - [LWCF Coalition Letter to Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/07/04/lwcf-coalition-letter-senate-energy-natural-resour/) - [Public Access Ensured by Keeping Public Lands in Public Hands](https://www.bcha.org/blog/2015/07/08/public-access-ensured-keeping-public-lands-public/) - 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[BCH of Montana, Mission Valley BCH](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-mission-valley-bch/) - [BCH of Montana, Missoula BCH](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-missoula-bch/) - [BCH of Montana, Three Rivers BCH](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-three-rivers-bch/) - [BCH of Montana, Gallatin Valley BCH](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-gallatin-valley-bch/) - [BCH of Montana, Judith Basin](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-judith-basin/) - [BCH of Montana, Mile High BCH](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-mile-high-bch/) - [BCH of Montana, Bitter Root BCH](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-bitter-root-bch/) - [BCH of Montana, Cabinet BCH](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-cabinet-bch/) - [BCH of Montana, East Slope](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana-east-slope/) - [BCH of Montana](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-montana/) - [BCH of Minnesota, Zumbro Bottoms](https://www.bcha.org/blog/chapters/bch-of-minnesota-zumbro-bottoms/) - 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