Red Rock Review
Utah State Historical Preservation Office Cultural Site Stewardship Program What Is A Utah Cultural Site Steward?
2026 Vol. 3 The premiere off-road club focused on family fun 4-wheeling, responsible recreation and public land stewardship
What's New For 2026!
It's Time to make your Labor Day Plans! September 4th thru 7th Following on the heels of an eventful, busy and successful Easter Jeep Safari the Red Rock 4-Wheelers are busy preparing for a much calmer and quiet Labor Day Safari and Campout. We hope you are making your plans to join us! Labor Day happens in September this year so the weather will hopefully be even more pleasant than the 2025 event. The Campout this year begins with registration on opening Friday, September 4th and activities continuing through Labor Day, September 7th. This event is meant to be much smaller and relaxed than EJS, with participation limited to 150 vehicles and trail runs limited to a maximum of 25 vehicles. The event will again be headquartered at the Moab Rim RV Campark with both camping, RV sites and cabins available for participants. If camping is not your style please feel free to check out one of Moab's many hotels for your lodging needs. The entire campground has been reserved for the event. The Campark will also be the location for many activities throughout the event including registration, merchandise, breakfasts, dinner, the traditional ice cream social, the raffle and movie night!
As with Easter Jeep Safari there are a few changes coming to Labor Day Safari and Campout. Based on feedback from our participants we have added a few new twists for 2026. The biggest changes are in the trails being tackled with three new trails for participants to enjoy. 3 Icons, Kane Springs Rim and Lockhart Canyon are the new additions for you to enjoy. 3 Icons visits three of the iconic locations in the Moab area, The Gooney Bird Rock, Gemini Bridges and Long Canyon. This trail is mostly shelf roads, short ledges, sandy sections and some steep grades. You will enjoy Gooney Bird Rock, Gemini Bridges overlook, Long Canyon and the natural rock arch tunnel, Pucker Pass, Jug Handle Arch and the scenic Colorado River canyon. Kane Springs Rim is not to be confused with Kane Springs Canyon. This trail begins in the Behind the Rocks Tip Toe route (in reverse) and then continues further west. This route has spectacular views of Hatch Wash for a long portion of the run. Most of this run will be on sandy dirt trails with occasional rock outcrops. The trail passes several lesser known arches in addition to many popular ones. The are no named obstacles on the trail, but...one section is slightly reminiscent of Cliff Hanger but not nearly as spooky. Finally, Lockhart Basin is on tap for a group of hardy adventurers on Saturday. The run will begin at the south end of Lockhart Basin and explores portions of Bears Ears National Monument. This trail traverses maintained County "B" roads that are mostly packed dirt but if you have been here before "maintained" has a different meaning out here. There may be washouts along the route post rain storms that do rumble through the area. Scenery abounds in the Basin and we encourage you to have your phone (or camera) at the ready on this adventure. We have also added a few options for the more adventurous, with Moab Rim, Porcupine Rim and Metal Masher joining the lineup. All three trails are filled with a plethora of named obstacles that are highlighted in YouTube videos, Facebook posts, Instagram and just about every other social media platform. These trails will test your skills and leaving you wanting more once done. Grab your Easter Jeep Safari magazine to read in detail all these trails have to offer. So make those plans now and get registered to join us at the 54th Labor Day Safari and Campout!
A Utah Cultural Site Steward is someone who volunteers their time to monitor archaeological and/ or culturally significant sites across the state of Utah. Site Stewards come from all walks of life, levels of abilities, a wide variety of professions, unique hobbies and interests. However, they all have one thing in common; the desire to safeguard the history and stories of those who came before us. Being a Utah Cultural Site Steward provides a fun opportunity to give back to the past. It is a great excuse to get outside, out on your favorite trails, or to your favorite places in Utah and make a difference. The only catch is that you are able to protect Utah’s unique story while doing the things you love. How do you become a volunteer steward? All volunteers are required to go through a three hour training to learn the in’s & out’s of what being a cultural site steward is all about. Finally the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program works closely with land managers to identify sites in need of stewards. Whenever possible we use the information that volunteers provide to assign them to monitor a site(s) that best fits their ability and interests. Lastly, UCSS will reach out to them and set up a time to get them out in the field and monitoring.
We encourage you to look for updates on the Club's commitment to this program with specifics on which site will be stewarded by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers. This site is what we hope to become the first of many in the area that we as a Club become stewards. We will let you know of opportunities for you to get involved if you wish as sites are identified. Look for more information on our Facebook page and in upcoming newsletters. Learn more about the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship program at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office: https://ushpo.utah.gov/publicarchaeology/ucss/
Giving Back
Giving Back has been a big part of the Red Rock 4-Wheelers mission. And thanks to our members that tradition continues! During the Grand County High School awards night the Red Rock 4-Wheelers awarded three $2,000 scholarships. The recipients of the 2024 Eric Brewer Memorial Scholarships are Reinee Roberts, Andrew Holyoak and Lauraina Minor. This is the 21st year the club has awarded scholarships to graduating GCHS Seniors and is the 8th Year the scholarships have been awarded in memory of Eric Brewer.
All stewards will have the opportunity on their first site visit to go out in the field with one of the UCSS Team members or a UCSS Regional Coordinator to be made familiar with the site. You're probably wondering why we are educating you on this subject. Well, the Red Rock 4-Wheelers are becoming a Cultural Site Steward! Our Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program training is here. The classroom session is Wednesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse, and dinner will be provided for participants -- sandwiches, chips and snacks. The field session follows Thursday morning, July 16, on site. If you would like to become part of our team please email president@rr4w.com with your intent to attend these two training sessions. This training matters more than you know, and future travel management decisions will depend on the record of stewardship we build. This is conservation through presence, use and care -- not closure. Please be there. This commitment by members of the Club furthers strengthens our commitment to responsible land management, historical preservation and continued wheeled access to these historical and cultural sites that dot our landscape here in southeast Utah and the 4-Corners area.
In the photo from left to right, Club President George Schultz, recipients Lauraina Minor, Reinee Roberts, Andrew Holyoak, and Club Scholarship Committee Chair Jeramey McElhaney. The giving didn't stop there. On graduation night the Club hosted the All Night Graduation Party for students at GCHS. Several thousand dollars in prizes were awarded to students. Prizes and cash donated by the Club and many local businesses. Member and First Responder Jed Hazlett was happy to report, "On graduation night no calls were made to first responders in Moab". Party was successful!