(Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo) Mountain bikers ride the practice loop on the famed Slickrock Trail near Moab, April 20, 2001. The BLM has abandoned plans to lease much of the 10.5-mile trail and the surrounding Sand Flats Recreation Areas for oil and gas drilling.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.