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Travel Responsibly

on land by staying on designated roads, trails and area. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross streams only at designated fords. When possible, avoid wet, muddy trails. On water, stay on designated waterways and launch your watercraft in designated areas.

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Respect the Rights of Others

including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. Leave gates as you found them. Yield right of way to those passing you or going uphill. On water, respect anglers, swimmers, boaters, divers and those on or near shore.

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Educate Yourself

prior to your trip by learning the regulations from public agencies. Plan for your trip and know how to operate your equipment safely.

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Avoid Sensitive Areas

on land, wetlands and streams, and falls. Stay on designated routes. This protects wildlife habitats and sensitive soils from damage. Don’t disturb historical, archeological or paleontological sites. On water, avoid operating your watercraft in shallow waters or near shorelines at high speeds.

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Do Your Part

by modeling appropriate behavior, leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, never using fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species and repairing degraded areas.

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