| Experience Off-Roading on a Honda ATV | | | | area. |
| Each year, millions of Americans plan their summer | | | | Environmentally Friendly |
| get-a-way vacations in the great outdoors to | | | | The sport of off-roading is also becoming more |
| experience everything that Mother Nature has to | | | | environmentally friendly, making parks more eager to |
| offer. And what keeps people coming back every | | | | create ATV riding paths. In fact, in 2006 new |
| summer is more than just the relaxation and | | | | low-emissions regulations took effect to help protect |
| peacefulness they enjoy-it's the endless amount of | | | | the environment. The Honda ATV received the first |
| adventures they experience that are only found in | | | | Certificate of Conformity awarded by the |
| the outdoors. There is an endless amount of | | | | Environmental Protection Agency for abiding the |
| adventures to keep one busy all summer long. The | | | | regulations with several other manufacturers soon |
| sport of off-roading is no different. Off-roading is a | | | | followed. Ray Blank, VP of American Honda's |
| sport that is sure to bring you to a new level of | | | | Motorcycle Division said, "We're extremely pleased |
| excitement and adventure as your Honda ATV will | | | | and excited to offer our customers environmentally |
| take you right to the middle of the great outdoors | | | | friendly machines that do not sacrifice anything in |
| and the various terrain it has to offer. | | | | terms of performance and fun. We take a great deal |
| Family Fun | | | | of pride in being the first manufacturer to receive the |
| In the past decade ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles) have | | | | EPA's certification for the 2006 regulations that apply |
| dramatically increased in popularity, making them a | | | | to ATVs." |
| very popular part of outdoor recreation for | | | | Safety First |
| everyone. Many of the new riders taking up this | | | | Another great feature about ATV riding is that it is |
| sport are younger and young. With more ATV parks | | | | not difficult, but it does require some common sense. |
| and trails being created on a daily basis and | | | | It is extremely important to follow the general rules |
| thousands of miles for ATV riding becoming available | | | | of the ATV park you're riding in and to obey the |
| for riding, it's no surprise this sport is catching the | | | | vehicle regulations and requirements. Be sure to also |
| attention of new riders all the time. In fact, a | | | | operate your vehicle only at safe speeds and in a |
| majority of ATV parks are equipped with | | | | safe, controlled manner that is conducive to your skill |
| conveniences that will make your experience | | | | level. This includes steering clear of any terrain that is |
| enjoyable, including loading and unloading ramps, | | | | beyond your ability. If you happen to come to a trail |
| parking areas, restrooms, picnic areas, and camp | | | | riding area or situation where you're not sure of how |
| grounds. With these amenities, your day trips can be | | | | to handle the ATV or what to do in case of an |
| extended and enjoyed even longer. The parks also | | | | emergency, Don't Do It. This especially goes for |
| provide riders with a large variety of terrain for | | | | those who are riding alone. Remember, it's always |
| different riding abilities, including hill climbs, sand dunes, | | | | easier to prevent then to repair. When riding, make |
| streams, rock piles, and trails through wooded areas. | | | | sure to always go with a buddy in case of an |
| Off-roading really is a sport that will accommodate | | | | emergency. It would also be smart to educate |
| the entire family. If you are interested in finding ATV | | | | yourself with first-aid skills and to equip yourself with |
| riding parks in your area, go to This site maps out all | | | | a first-aid kit while riding. |
| the designated riding trails for ATVs in your specific | | | | |