Off-highway vehicle recreation is big business in Arizona. A 2018 Economic Impact Study conducted by Arizona State University found that resident and non-resident OHV riders contribute roughly $2.6 billion annually to the state’s economy. And the popularity of the activity continues to grow at an astounding rate. According to the Arizona State Parks and Trails 2020 Trails Plan, 24 percent of Arizonans considered themselves motorized recreational users, which represents more than 1.7 million people.  As the popularity of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) has risen to an all-time high, so too

The hot, hazy, and lazy days of late summer are here. For many, there’s no better way to spend a summer day than on the water or cruising the great outdoors. With nearly 12 million recreational vessels and 1.2 million ATVs in the U.S., Americans clearly enjoy summertime recreation.  Joyful times can quickly turn deadly, however, if you’re not vigilant about safety – at all times. In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 4,439 boating incidents that resulted in 658 deaths, 2,641 injuries, and about $67.5 million in property damage. And the Consumer Product and Safety Commission says the