Keep the Medicine Bow WILD

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Fact Sheets Problems on the Medicine Bow Saving the Special Places Ending Clearcut Logging Restoring Natural Processes Connecting Forest Habitat Encouraging Responsible Recreation Mountain Biking on the Bow Road System Download Fact Sheets (362KB pdf)

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The Keep the Medicine Bow WILD Plan will not only do wonderful things for the environment. It will do wonderful things for recreationists as well.

Hiking

Not many people like to hike through clearcuts and other places devastated by logging operations. But most people do enjoy hiking and exploring the natural beauty of wild places like Rock Creek Canyon and Laramie Peak. By protecting these places from logging operations and new roads, the Keep the Medicine Bow WILD Plan will also protect people's ability to hike and enjoy the last roadless areas of the Medicine Bow.

Fishing

Unfortunately, water quality is often degraded by irresponsible motorized use on the Medicine Bow-when off-road vehicles are driven through and along fragile riparian areas. The Citizens' Plan will protect water quality by keeping motorized vehicles on roads.

Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Often, skiers and snowshoers are frustrated by the impossibility of escaping the sights, sounds, and smells of snowmobiles. The Keep the Medicine Bow WILD Plan will protect and increase non-motorized winter recreational opportunities by asking snowmobilers to stay on roads-so that this forest might be shared and enjoyed by everyone.