Spring Hiking presents it’s challenges – so keep Hiking Smart

Winter is still hanging around but spring is right around the corner so keep hiking smart in these variable temperatures! NYS DEC has published a quick guide to help you Hike Smart – and also to Leave No Trace. Statewide, visitors to our parks are leaving trash behind in increasing amounts. Moreau Lake State Park is no exception as we’ve previously highlighted in several posts. Litter is both an eyesore and poses a danger to local wildlife and delicate ecosystems.

NYS DEC has provided important information that you can access below to help you hike safer and be stewards for our natural environment:

HIKE SMART NY

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