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• Tips to Recreate Responsibly This Winter

  Winter provides a short window to take part in snow fun for many winter recreationists and adventure seekers. This can be a special time to experience outdoor spaces and public lands under a blanket of snow or simply during an off season for regions of the country that don’t experience snowfall.

  
• Backcountry Camping in Great Sand Dunes National Park

  Bordered to the east by Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Great Sand Dunes National Park beckons overnight backpacking enthusiasts to explore the stark contrast of where dunes meet the forest. A diverse landscape unfolds for explorers to roam the dune slopes where there are no trails, where

  
• Explore Everglades National Park Wilderness Waterways

  The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness in Everglades National Park is comprised of 1,296,500 acres and is the largest designated wilderness east of the Rocky Mountains. Congress authorized the wilderness in 1978 and named it after its most famous champion in 1997. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas

  
• Visiting Red Rock Canyon During Peak Season

  It’s well known that Las Vegas is one of the world’s entertainment meccas. It’s also the gateway to stunningly beautiful public lands including Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Located just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, the area is visited by more than three million visitors each

  

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• Mount Rainier National Park Wilderness and Climbing Permits

  Mount Rainier National Park

  Near Ashford, Washington

  

  Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount...

• Roan Mountain

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Bakersville, North Carolina

  

  Famous for its spectacular natural gardens of Catawba rhododendrons, Roan Mountain shelters a rich diversity of life, from spruce-fir forests to vast grassy balds. Roan Mountain is actually not one mountain, but a high ridge about 5 miles long. It ranges from a height of 6,286 feet at Roan High Knob...

• Whitewater Falls

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Cashiers, North Carolina

  

  Open year round. Plunging an amazing 411 feet in North Carolina and another 400 feet in South Carolina, Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. A paved walkway leads to the upper overlook, and a lower overlook is located at the bottom of 154 wooden steps; these two overlooks p...

• Panther Top Shooting Range

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Murphy, North Carolina

  

  The Panther Top Shooting Range on the National Forests in North Carolina provides hunters and sportsmen the opportunity to hone their skills with a 100 yard rifle range, and a 25 yard pistol range. The two ranges are side by side and offer a covered shooting platform with shooting benches. There ...

• Whiteside Mountain

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Highlands, North Carolina

  

  A landmark along the Eastern Continental Divide, Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet. The mountain's cliffs look like sheets of ice draped across the mountain, which is about 390 to 460 million years old. A two-mile loop rated as "more difficult" climbs to the top and offers outs...

• Tsali Mountain Bike and Equestrian Trail Complex

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Palmer, Tennessee

  

  Mountain bike and equestrian users can find plenty of trail riding opportunities at the Tsali Trail Complex. This trail system is popular with individuals and family groups that want a scenic and moderately challenging ride within the National Forest. Four multi-use trails, totaling approximately ...

• Jackrabbit Mountain Beach

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Hayesville, North Carolina

  

  Jackrabbit Mountain Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounding by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A large restroom facility is available and a picnic pavilion offers group picnicking with views of the lake. Animals and alcohol are prohibited anywhere in the area. ...

• Dry Falls Pass

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Highlands, North Carolina

  

  Open year-round. This area provides visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal to the 75-foot waterfall by following a trail right behind the falls, and an accessible overlook provides a beautiful view of the falls. Passes purchased for Dry Falls are also honored at Whiteside Mountain and...

• Cheoah Point Beach

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near Robbinsville, North Carolina

  

  Cheoah Point Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavilion offers group picnicking with views of the lake. Animals and alcohol are prohibited anywhere in the area.   All visitors to the National Forest in North C...

• Black Swamp Ohv Trail Complex

  National Forests in North Carolina

  Near New Bern, North Carolina

  The Black Swamp OHV Trail Complex is open year round. The area offers 8 miles of trails for off-highway vehicles with a wheel base of less than 50 inches. This trail system is popular with individuals and family groups that want a scenic OHV ride through the National Forest without rigorous challeng...

• Yosemite National Park Ticketed Entry

  Yosemite National Park

  

  First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.    Beginning on Monday February 8, 2021, day use reservations will be re...

• Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)

  Coconino National Forest Recreation

  The Rock Crossing Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa pine and oak at an elevation of 7,316'. The cool summer climate and countless recreational opportunities makes this a popular location.  Wildlife is abundant in the area and includes elk, mule deer, black bear, bald...

• Meadow Peak Lookout (MT)

  Kootenai National Forest

  Near Kalispell, Montana

  

  Meadow Peak Lookout sits atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 6,710 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires for over 90 years.  On July 13, 1948 J.K. Pomajevic wrote, "hiked up to Meadow Peak on Trail 46, about a 6 m...

• Sand Mountain Nevada Ohv Area

  Sand Mountain Recreation Area

  Near Fallon, Nevada

  

  All visitors at Sand Mountain Recreation Area are required to pay an activity fee. Please be prepared to show your hard copy pass and digital pass on your mobile device. Print out and download the pass on your mobile device in advance of your visit. Connectivity is limited, and the pass must be av...

• Grassy Creek Park

  John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

  Near Clarksville, Virginia

  Grassy Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 19...

• Island Creek Park

  John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

  Near Clarksville, Virginia

  Island Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 19...

• Ivy Hill Park

  John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

  Near Clarksville, Virginia

  Ivy Hill Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. ...

• Palmer Point Park

  John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

  Near South Hill, Virginia

  Palmer Point Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam in 19...

• Tailrace Park

  John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

  Near South Hill, Virginia

  Tailrace Park is located just below John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam i...

• Spillway (Lake Ouachita)

  Lake Ouachita

  

  Spillway Recreation area is tucked away in a small cove of Lake Ouachita. The day-use area offers shoreline fishing access, swim beach, restroom, boat ramp, reservable pavilion and access to the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT). The LOViT trail is a 40 mile long trail system that meanders along the...

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