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