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Find Recreation Areas with WINTERSPORTS Activities |
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 |
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
