National Forest Foundation X Polaris
PARTNERING TO MAINTAIN & IMPROVE OUTDOOR ACCESS
In 2026, Polaris reached a major milestone in our partnership with the National Forest Foundation with the full funding of the Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation. Established through a $5 million commitment announced in 2021, the permanent endowment provides long term, sustainable support for outdoor recreation by advancing off highway vehicle (OHV) access, trail stewardship, responsible riding education, and conservation efforts across America’s National Forests and surrounding lands. Through annual grants, the fund improves OHV trail systems, restores recreation infrastructure, enhances signage, and promotes safe, enjoyable riding experiences, laying the foundation for continued impact for generations to come.
Recent Projects
In 2025, the Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation supported projects in five U.S. National Forest locations.
- Coconino National Forest, Arizona: Helping improve motorized visitor navigation and protecting natural resources through the production and installation of new signage.
- Lassen National Forest, California: Focusing on the installation of updated trail markers and trailhead signs, along with the printing of winter recreation maps for public use.
- White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire: Providing materials to repair two snowmobile trail bridges in need of new wood decking.
- GMUG National Forest, Colorado: Helping replace kiosk structures and update essential information at two locations within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests.
- Turkey Bay OHV Area, Kentucky: Supporting projects, including a new paved entrance turn lane, striped traffic lanes, speed bump and safety signage installation, resurfaced parking areas, and expanded overflow camping and day-use zones.
