In this May 2013 photo, mountain bikers near the end of a 75-mile trip as they climb Mineral Bottom Road after riding the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park. Street legal off-road vehicles would be allowed on this and other roads in Utah's five national parks under a directive issued by the National Park Service's regional office. Grand County's elected leaders on Tuesday passed a joint resolution with Moab and Castle Valley opposing the rule that would allow ORVs in the parks. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.