They understand that those who enjoy the land must also take care of the land. The group concluded that a long-term informative program was needed to increase public awareness and that special care of the land must be exercised by recreationists if opportunities were to continue. It's based on the same premise as the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl programs, where Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl focus on fire and litter, respectively. T ravel only where motorized vehicles are permitted. Never blaze your own trail.
R espect the rights of hikers, skiers, campers and others to enjoy their activities undisturbed.
E ducate yourself by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies, complying with signs and barriers, and asking owner's permission to cross private property. A void streams, meadows, wildlife, etc. Stay off soft, wet roads. Stay out of wilderness areas. Cross streams only at designated crossings.