Southern California Timing Association

Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) The Friends of El Mirage would like to acknowledge the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) and their hard work in promoting recreation at the El Mirage area. The SCTA is a non-profit, volunteer organization consisting of twelve individual clubs. The primary focus of the organization is to present Land Speed […]

The Desert Tortoise is Back for a Limited Time at El Mirage

The Friends of El Mirage is inviting the public to comment on its preliminary grant application to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHMVR) Division to help manage off-highway vehicle recreation opportunities on public lands.

This year’s grant applications include funding requested for Ground Operations, Restoration, and Education projects.

The preliminary application is available on the OHMVR Division’s Website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov for review and comment from Tuesday March 7, 2023 to May 1, 2023. The division’s website provides detailed instructions for accessing the preliminary application submitting comments. Applicant names are found in the General Application Requirements under item 3.

The OLGA (Online Grants Application) database allows the public to read preliminary applications in a centralized location and the Grants and Cooperative program allows for a public review and comment period.

This article will run from Tuesday, February 28, 2023 to May 1, 2023 to allow for public comments.

Spring Fling a Success at El Mirage

Spring Fling a Success at El Mirage The Friends of El Mirage recently hosted its 2nd Annual Spring Fling. The event included some refreshment, ATV safety training, Junior Ranger opportunities and several vendors such as Wind Wizards Land Sailing and more. McGruff the Dog, from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, attended the event to […]

Grand Opening of the El Mirage Visitor’s Center

Grand Opening of the El Mirage Visitor’s Center The grand opening of the El Mirage Visitor Center took place on Oct 25, 2008. The ceremony, organized by the Friends of El Mirage and the BLM’s Barstow Field Office, was attended by almost 300 people who enjoyed a fajita lunch and a firsthand look at the […]