What Is the Northwest Motorcycle Association (NMA) Website?

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nmaoffroad.org is the official website of the Northwest Motorcycle Association, a volunteer, non-profit organization based in Washington State that serves as a resource for off-road motorcycle riding in Washington. The site is aimed at riders, clubs, and businesses that want to join, volunteer, donate, or keep up with NMA's work on public land access and riding events.

What the organization is

The NMA describes itself as a volunteer, non-profit organization located in Washington State. It was first formed in 1937 to bring Washington's motorcycle clubs together. In 1973, as riding areas came under pressure, the NMA shifted a major part of its focus to public land access rights for off-road motorcyclists, and it says it has worked to preserve and protect those rights ever since.

The organization frames itself as membership-driven: its stated position is that it "gains strength in numbers," and it asks riders, clubs, and businesses that are not yet members to join.

What the site offers

The homepage is primarily a hub for membership and advocacy rather than a technical riding guide. Based on the site's own content, visitors can expect:

  • Membership, volunteering, and donation entry points — the page presents Join NMA, Volunteer, and Donate as its main calls to action.
  • Event schedules — competition and poker run schedules are listed among the things the NMA maintains.
  • A feed of updates — the page includes an NMA Facebook feed, with a note that personal VPN services may block it.
  • Advertising — the page includes an "Advertise here" link for businesses.

What the NMA says it works on

The site lists current areas of work, which is useful for judging whether a membership aligns with your interests:

  • Supporting volunteers through the Moto-Volunteer Trail Crew
  • Participating in the Outdoor Recreation Caucus of Washington
  • Holding a board seat in the Big Tent Coalition
  • Maintaining competition and poker run schedules
  • Participation in the National Off-Highway Conservation Council
  • Land use and legislative projects
  • TreadLightly signage projects
  • Heavy Maintenance Crew support and administration

Who it is for

The site is most relevant if you ride off-road motorcycles in Washington and want an organization that combines club networking, event schedules, and public land advocacy. If you are looking for trail maps, permit rules, or riding-area conditions, the homepage does not present itself as that kind of reference — it points instead to membership and advocacy work. Clubs and businesses in the riding community are also explicitly invited to join.

Practical notes before you use it

  • The site does not publish pricing on the homepage, so membership cost and any login requirements should be confirmed on the Join NMA page rather than assumed.
  • The Facebook feed may not load if you are on a VPN, per the site's own note.
  • Because the NMA describes itself as volunteer-run, response times and content freshness may vary; check event schedules directly for current dates.