|
Find Recreation Areas with VC Activities |
Museums
/ Visitor Centers
Visitor Centers are
located on many of
our public land recreation
sites for your comfort
and convenience. These
Visitor Centers often
provide excellent educational
opportunities, featuring
exhibits, demonstrations,
and interpretive guides
who can answer questions
and enhance your enjoyment
of the site.
Visitor Centers may
serve as focal points
for special events
or naturalist activities.
For specific information
regarding Visitor Centers
including programs
offered, center hours,
and facilities offered,
please contact the
recreational site directly.
 |
photo
courtesy of the
Forest Service |
What
do we mean by Museums
/ Visitor Centers ?
RecML, the
recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes
museums / visitor centers
as:
museums , visitor centers,
on-site locations that
teach about the recreation
area or location
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
follow the verbal or
posted directions by
local staff so that
you can both enjoy
and respect the exhibits
and activities at the
museum or visitor center.
Don't take anything
away and don't leave
anything from your
visit to the great
outdoors.
Don't
wander into areas where
access is restricted.
These areas have been
declared "off
limits" to protect
wildlife, vegetation,
or for your safety.
Safety
While Attending Museums
/ Visitor Centers:
Stay on the designated paths or trails when nature walking or viewing exhibits
Pay attention to the exhibits and / or staff... you can gain valuable information about the area and any possible natural hazards!
Do not feed or take home any wildlife you may encounter
Bring
along extra safety
items such as water,
flashlights, maps,
and a cellphone or
radio
