Celebrate OHV Safety Week at Indian Valley Management Area

UKIAH, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office and partners invite the public to celebrate OHV Safety Week at the Indian Valley Management Area on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone, and no registration is required.

The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Walker Ridge Day Use Area, located just north of the State Highway 20/Walker Ridge Junction. Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and discuss ways visitors can enjoy off-highway vehicle recreation while riding safely and responsibly.

Visitors can learn about OHV safety, first aid tips, responsible riding practices and available training opportunities. Free trail maps, safety checklists, information about current land use regulations and brochures highlighting the area and responsible recreation practices will also be available.

Light refreshments will be provided. All attendees will receive BLM OHV and fire educational material as a thank you for attending. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks or sack lunch, sun protection, and any required off-highway vehicle safety gear.

• North of State Highway 20, on the eastern edge of Lake County, the Indian Valley Management Area offers an abundance of recreational possibilities. Rolling chaparral covered hills dotted with oak and pine make an ideal setting for hunting, camping, bicycling, hiking, and equestrian use. Popular game animals include blacktail deer, black bear, quail, dove, and wild turkey. For wildflower enthusiasts, pockets of the rare Indian Valley Brodiaea and Adobe Lily can be found within the area.

There are numerous routes offering majestic views of the area. Visitors are reminded to stay within designated riding areas, respect other recreationists, and use extra caution when traveling on foot near OHV routes.