弗吉尼亞州立公園的冬季遠足和野生動物
在Virginia州立公園徒步旅行是一個全年的一個很棒的活動，但冬季徒步旅行帶來了挑戰，而溫暖的天氣漫步並沒有隨著天氣變冷、時間變短，有必要做更多的準備和預防措施。知道如何適當地分層並攜帶適當的裝備是非常重要的。
也就是說，冬季遠足通常會提供新的景點和體驗。裸樹露出以前未見的景觀，冬季的鳥類繁忙尋找食物，動物痕跡在新鮮的雪中更加明顯。
如果你能忍受寒冷，那就有很多魔法可以找到。
從大西洋海岸，穿過切薩皮克灣，穿過阿帕拉奇群島，以及藍嶺之外，我們為您準備了一條路線。
冬季遠足確實帶來了一些挑戰，需要一些準備和預防措施，這些挑戰在較暖的月份不會考慮。
The most critical of these is the air temperature. Staying warm is the main priority as hypothermia (lowering of your body temperature) and frostbite are real dangers. Ice and hard-packed snow can pose a safety hazard as well. Being alert and thinking ahead will allow you to enjoy a hike during this unique time of the year.
- 檢查天氣 — 海上的暴風暴與山上的雪一樣危險。當天氣危險或有 " 天氣預告時，請留在家中。"
- 攜帶安全裝備 — 擁有適當的鞋子、防曬霜和帽子總是一個好主意，但冬天要求更多。如果您迷路或需要提出幫助，我們強烈建議您攜帶哨子和燈。留下一個計劃和某人指出您要去哪裡以及您預計返回的時間也是必須的。如果遊俠站開放，也請告訴他們您的計劃。
- Know your limitations – If you are inexperienced hiking in snowy, cold conditions, go with someone who is. Even when hiking during good conditions, hiking with a friend is a nice safety measure.
- Stay alert for signs of cold or exhaustion in yourself or your hiking partners. Never be afraid to cut the hike short if need be.
- Avoid late afternoon hikes - The hike back may be longer than you anticipated, and the temperatures drop dramatically after sun-down.
- Wear the right clothes – Protect your body. Wear a warm hat, gloves (mittens are a better option) and take an extra layer for your torso. Cotton might be comfortable, but it holds on to water and is not a good next-to-skin option. Wool or synthetics are a better choice. Windproof/waterproof outerwear and boots is also a must—even if you don’t wear it, carry it with you.
- 避免坐在裸石或金屬上 — 避免坐在比身體冷的表面上導致的熱損失（傳導）。如果您停下來休息時，請帶上封閉細胞泡棉墊，或坐在包上。
- 注意你的步驟 — 踏上裸露的地面和露出的岩石上。不要踏在冰雪或硬積的雪面上。根據條件，微型尖刺等牽引裝置也可能是一個好主意。也要注意與狗一起徒步旅行；即使在良好的條件下，狗狗在錯誤的時候拉出來也會導致跌倒。如果您與狗一起徒步旅行，請確保它具有所需的所有天氣保護。
- Avoid walking on frozen lakes and streams - Ice may look solid and tempting, but it can be dangerously thin. Stay off to prevent accidents, and make sure children and pets are kept away too.
- 吃高能量零食和飲水 — 您的身體將會在超速工作中以保持溫暖，因此您必須加油。高脂肪/卡路里的食物非常適合在寒冷天氣中保持溫暖。喝大量水，避免脫水。
露營和背包旅行
弗吉尼亞州立公園在冬季提供遠足原始露營。
了解有關冬季露營的更多信息
- 了解有關州立公園露營地和預訂政策的更多信息。
冬季野生動物
During winter migration, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park are a bird-watchers dream. Many species of swans, geese and ducks can be seen from November to March.
Read more about Winter Wildlife Adventures.
Read about Wintering Waterfowl at False Cape.
Read about Reasons to go Winter Birding at Mason Neck State Park.
