• Know the parks and places you’re going to visit before you get there.
• Follow any park rules and respect the environment. Take trash home.
• Never hike alone, and let others know where you’re going.
• Keep your valuables safe — lock them in your vehicle or take them with you.
• Protect yourself from the sun — wear a hat and use sunscreen.
• Stay hydrated — bring water along and drink even if you aren’t thirsty.

• Stay alert for the weather and seek safe shelter if it gets dangerous.
• Watch your step — logs, branches, roots, and rocks can trip you up!
• Poison ivy, oak, or sumac might be near a trail or post — be careful!
• Look out for wild things — spiders, snakes, bugs, and other critters.
• Keep annoying bugs away — use bug repellent spray or other products.
• Use caution around all bodies of water — ponds, rivers, and streams.

Use Your Head, Wear a Helmet

Adults and kids should always protect their brain by wearing a properly fitted helmet every time when biking, skating or scooting.

Be Bright, Be Seen

Add reflectors or lights to your bike, wear light colored clothing and accessories that have retro-reflective materials to help motorists see you.

Ride Right

Ride on the right side of the road with traffic, not against it. Stay as far right as possible.

Cross Carefully

Look left, right and left again -before entering a street or crossing an intersection. Bikers should make eye contact with drivers to be sure they are paying attention and are going to stop before they cross the street.