Find Recreation Areas with WINTERSPORTS Activities
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Winter
Sports
Unlike some of the
wildlife that live
within them, America’s
public land / recreation
areas do not hibernate
for the winter. Rather,
many of these areas
are open to a host
of recreational opportunies
unique to the season.
Cross-country and downhill
skiing as well as snowshoeing,
snowboarding, and dogsledding
are just a few of the
activities that you
can enjoy on public
lands. Licensing, fees
and seasonal restrictions
vary from site to site.
For detailed information
on a particular location,
please contact that
site directly.
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photo
courtesy of the
US Army Corps
of Engineers
ice fishing at
Shenango River
Lake |
What
do we mean by Winter
Sports ?
RecML, the
recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes winter sports
as:
snow/ice activities
(overall), sledding,
downhill skiing, ice
skating outdoors,
snowboarding, cross
country skiing, ice
fishing, snowshoeing
Practice
Good Stewardship of
our Public Lands:
You can help to
take good care of our
public lands so that
others may enjoy these
areas for years to
come by practicing
some of the following
actions:
Don't
Litter... take along
a trash bag or other
receptacle for collecting
your trash so that
you can deposit it
in the proper trash
receptacle.
Make
sure that you are using
the correct type of
winter sports equipment
permitted in that area.
Check with your destination
ahead of time to see
what types of equipment
are allowed.
Don't
recreate in areas where
you are not permitted.
These areas have been
declared "off
limits" to recreationists
to protect wildlife,
vegetation, or for
your safety.
Safety
While Enjoying Winter
Sports:
Dress
appropriately for your
sport and for the climate.
You may need equipment
ranging from helmets,
goggles, boots, cold
weather gear and other
safety equipment.
Be
mindful of the hazards
that cold weather can
present so that you
can enjoy winter sports
safely
Do
not feed the local
wildlife
Be
courteous and remember
that you are sharing
public lands with other
recreationists
Do
not recreate on unauthorized
areas
Bring
along extra safety
items such as water,
flashlights, maps,
and a cellphone or
radio