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March 20, 2005

Juniper Dunes Update From BLM

We contacted the Outdoor Recreation Planner at the Bureau of Land Management, Spokane Office, and got a first-hand update. Current information about the Juniper Dunes area is available on the BLM web site.

After clicking the following link to the BLM web site, scroll down to the Juniper Dunes section to find links (PDF files) to current information.

http://www.or.blm.gov/Spokane/recreation/Recreation.htm

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February 22, 2005

The excerpt below is from a story that was published Monday, February 7th, 2005 in the Tri-City Herald.

Access to BLM land blocked

By Anna King, Herald staff writer

The main western access point into the federally owned expanse of undeveloped sand dunes and juniper trees has been blocked off.

The Kennewick man said he recently discovered a barricade of straw, sand and concrete blocking his usual entryway off Peterson Road, a private gravel drive that leads to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area off Pasco-Kahlotus Highway. Signs posted now say, "Private Property" and "No Trespassing."

See the full story at
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/6131952p-6013605c.html

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October 6, 2002

Juniper Dunes Area is open again!

Thanks to the efforts of many members from NMA, Eastern Washington Dirt Riders, Yakima Dust Dodgers and other motorized users, the Juniper Dunes Area in Tri-Cities is open again.

The traditional access on Peterson Road is still a private road, but apparently can be used for now. Motorized users will continue to work with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to establish a permanent access road or trail into the riding area.

If you have never ridden this area before, it often makes for a fine late fall, winter or early spring ride when many other areas are closed due to weather and snow.

Resources:

• BLM (Spokane District) web site
• News Release (PDF) "BLM Acquires Land in Juniper Forest Management Area"; information about opening Juniper Dunes