弗吉尼亚州立公园的冬季徒步旅行和野生动物

在Virginia州立公园徒步旅行是一项全年都很棒的活动，但是冬季徒步旅行带来了挑战，而天气转暖时却没有。随着天气越来越冷，时间越来越短，有必要做更多的准备和预防措施。了解如何适当地叠加衣物以及携带适当的装备至关重要。

话虽如此，冬季徒步旅行通常会带来新的景观和体验。光秃秃的树木露出了以前未曾见过的风景，越冬的鸟儿忙着觅食，新雪中的动物足迹更加明显。

如果你能忍受寒冷——你就会发现很多神奇的东西。

从大西洋沿岸到切萨皮克湾，穿过阿巴拉契亚山脉，越过蓝岭山脉，我们为您准备了一条路线。

冬季徒步旅行确实会带来一些挑战，需要采取一些准备和预防措施，而这些在温暖的月份是不会被考虑到的。

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.

• 查看天气——海上风暴可能与山上的雪一样危险。当天气危险或有“天气预警”时，请待在家里。
• 携带安全装备——穿合适的鞋子、涂防晒霜和戴帽子总是好的，但冬天则需要更多。我们强烈建议您携带哨子和灯，以防迷路或需要发出求救信号。留下一份计划，告诉别人你要去哪里以及预计什么时候返回，这也是必须的。如果护林站开放，也请告知他们您的计划。
• 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.
• 避免坐在裸露的岩石或金属上——避免坐在比身体更冷的表面上而导致热量损失（传导）。如果您停下来休息，请带上闭孔泡沫垫或坐在背包上。
• 小心脚下——踩到裸露的地面和裸露的岩石。不要踩踏结冰或坚硬的雪面。根据具体情况，微型钉鞋等牵引装置也可能是一个好主意。与狗一起徒步旅行时也要注意；即使在良好的条件下，狗在错误的时刻拉扯也可能导致摔倒。如果您确实带着狗徒步旅行，请确保它具有所需的所有天气保护。
• 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.
• 吃高能量零食并喝水——您的身体将超速运转以保持温暖，因此您必须补充能量。高脂肪/高热量的食物非常适合在寒冷的天气里保持温暖。多喝水，避免脱水。

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露营和背包旅行

弗吉尼亚州立公园在冬季提供徒步原始露营。
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冬季野生动物

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.

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