SWIMBA thanks BOB Trailers, Inc for their generous grant of $5,000 dollars, a trailer, and tool rack. We also want to recognize them as a continued supporter of our organization, our foothills trail system and our recreational way of life in Southwest Idaho.

A number of trail advocates have teamed up to create an Idaho vehicle license plate with the slogan "Preserve our trails" on it. As with other special purpose plates, motorists pay an extra fee for this plate. $25 from the original purchase and $15 of each renewal of the license plate will be dedicated to a fund within Idaho Parks and Rec or a successor agency to support trail creation and maintenance in Idaho.

Any trail group could apply to use these funds with the stipulation that the trail(s) being supported must be open to mountain biking, although mountain biking need not be the primary purpose.

As noted above, the Idaho Parks and Rec department or a successor agency would administer the process. A bill is currently being presented to the state house and senate.

We will soon be asking trail enthusiasts to contact their senators and representatives to support this bill.  Detailed information on the project as well as a picture of the proposed plate can be found here http://idmtbtrailassoc.blogspot.com/.

To learn more about this effort, please visit http://idmtbtrailassoc.blogspot.com/

Many foothills trails are being widened due to misuse.

click here Read about the problem and what you can to to help.

And be sure to "know before you go" by clicking here for the current trail conditions