Families Who Play Together Stay Together:
ATV Hot Spots for Summer Getaways
Brea, CA (6/26/06)
- It's a favorite family pastime -- riding ATVs. Whether
exploring the natural beauty of forests, deserts,
mountains or canyons, there's nothing quite like a
summer getaway to enjoy the great outdoors and a little
family bonding. Now, more than ever, families are
hitting the trails to take in the ATV riding experience.
"There are destinations all over the country
to ride ATVs," said Glenn Hansen, communications
manager, American Suzuki. "Suzuki created the
four-wheeled ATV, and has for more than 20 years helped
provide families with enjoyable recreation and access
to the great outdoors." Suzuki's product line
features ATVs for the whole family. This year, Suzuki
released the QuadSport Z50, a small, lightweight ATV
for adult-supervised beginning riders ages 6 and older.
And, for kids over the age of 12, Suzuki introduces
the all-new 2007 QuadSport Z90, a new clean-burning
four-stroke-powered ATV. For riders 16 and older,
Suzuki has a wide variety of ATVs for all skill levels
from its QuadRunner, QuadSport and QuadRacer product
lines.
With the appropriate ATVs in tow and
the right safety gear to go along with it, the next
decision is where to go for the family getaway.
Recreational experts at Suzuki suggest
these summer hot spots:
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Riders can enjoy sandy and hilly
terrain at the Cinder Hills recreation area near
Flagstaff, Ariz. -- a popular site with lots of
trails to choose from.
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At the Paiute ATV Trails in south
central Utah, two annual ATV festivals allow enthusiasts
to join hundreds of miles of scenic trail riding
through mountains, aspen forests and beautiful desert
trails.
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For the perfect combination of
the beach lifestyle and ATV riding, enthusiasts
can spend the day or camp overnight at Oceano Dunes
in coastal central California -- a sand dune complex
that's geologically unique.
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Families looking for a desert oasis
can hit the trails at California's Ocotillo Wells
in San Diego and Imperial counties, where riders
can tour more than 40,000 acres of magnificent desert
land.
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For riders of all skill levels,
Turkey Bay in western Kentucky offers approximately
100 miles of trails and breathtaking views of Kentucky
Lake.
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For landmarks, enthusiasts can
visit Mark Twain National Forest, located in south
and central Missouri, and take in the scenery of
the country's oldest mountains -- the Ozarks.
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Wayne National Forest in southeastern
Ohio boasts trails that wind through the hollows
and ridge tops with beautiful scenery and breathtaking
views.
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Hit the Hatfield-McCoy Regional
Recreation Area in southern West Virginia, which
features hundreds of miles of riding trails for
all skill levels.
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Northern Wisconsin's Douglas County
boasts the Midwest's friendliest ATV towns, with
nearly 100 miles of well-marked ATV trails that
showcase the area's beautiful pine forests and wild
rivers.
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The Allegheny National Forest in
northern Pennsylvania is home to more than 100 miles
of forested ATV trails including the Rocky Gap Trail,
and bountiful trails near Marienville, Pa.
Before embarking, visitors should check
with individual parks regarding riding conditions,
permits, fees and other requirements. For more information
on places to ride in each state, riders can visit
www.recreation.gov.
For more information on ATVs that are suitable for
any adventure, visit www.suzukicycles.com.
Rider Safety:
To ensure safety for the whole family, Suzuki suggests
that adults always supervise riders under the age
of 16. Suzuki also recommends that all ATV riders
take a safety and training course before riding. Course
information is available through local dealers or
the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America at 1-800-852-5344.
For rider safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection
and protective clothing.
About American Suzuki:
The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor
Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was founded in
1963 by Suzuki Motor Corporation. ASMC markets motorcycles
and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout
49 states. ASMC’s parent company, Suzuki Motor
Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is
a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer.
Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has
120 distributors in 191 countries.
www.suzukicycles.com
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