Access Initiatives Category

Inaccessible, a new documentary from onX and professional skier Griffin Post, will premiere at the Boulder Theater on December 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), and exposes a little-known paradox in the American West: millions of acres of public land that the public cannot access with legal clarity. The film will be available to stream digitally on December 10, with additional in-person screenings scheduled throughout 2026.

By analyzing public lands data, coniferous tree distribution, satellite imagery, and permit guidelines, onX makes it easy to create cherished holiday traditions. Today, onX, a leader in digital outdoor navigation, unveiled the top 5 states where adventurers can legally cut down their own Christmas tree. By analyzing the the onX Apps’ coniferous tree distribution layer, […]

onX, a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation and mapping software, today announced a strategic investment from TCV, a leading growth equity firm known for supporting enduring consumer technology brands. The partnership brings additional operational expertise and long-term support as onX continues to scale its suite of adventure-specific navigation apps and redefine the outdoor experience. The […]

As the federal government shutdown continues to affect staffing, resourcing, and maintenance of National Parks, onX released a first-of-its kind analysis of recreational opportunities in state parks near popular National Parks to encourage outdoor recreationalists to consider alternative locations and help alleviate pressure on National Parks. 

onX has teamed up with T-Mobile to bring T-Satellite with Starlink-enabled data connectivity to its suite of recreation apps. The collaboration gives onX customers access to critical, real-time weather information right from their phones, even when they recreate beyond the reach of traditional cell service.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever recently crushed early goals for expanding public access to private lands through P.A.T.H. (Public Access to Habitat) by opening over 100,000 acres of prime wildlife habitat to public hunting. “P.A.T.H. is our key program to provide access to private land and landlocked public lands,” says John Laux, permanent habitat protection […]

onX Backcountry launches three new downloadable tools: 3D Terrain, Peak Labels and LiDAR-Based Topo – improving terrain visualization with ten times more data.

First-of-its-kind tool identifies six million acres the Bureau of Land Management could advance for sale. onX and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) today launched an interactive map that identifies lands deemed eligible for potential sale by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This map is the first publicly available, easy-to-use tool to inform both […]

onX Hunt, the leader in digital mapping and navigation for hunters, and Moultrie, the most innovative trail camera scouting solution, are joining forces to deliver an unmatched scouting experience for North American hunters. This partnership empowers hunters with cutting-edge tools, combining onX Hunt’s precise GPS mapping and property boundaries with Moultrie’s industry-leading image capture technology […]

TroutRoutes now offers a $19.99/year single-state plan for trout anglers—access public/private land, stream data, regulations & more in one state. Explore confidently.