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jimbob1603 · 04-25-2006, 09:15 AM

When I go 4 wheeling, I need to trailer them several hours into Maine before I find that ATVs are 'socially acceptable'. NH makes a feeble attempt to provide a few local trails, but they usually cover only a few miles. There are some good riding areas in NH, but most are too out of the way. Visit www.nhtrails.org for more info on sanctioned public ATV trails. There are no worthwhile public riding areas in The People's Republic of Massachusetts; and probably never will. Most MA ATVers ride illegally, and/or go out of state to pursue their recreation

I don't understand why, but ATVs seem to be universally frowned upon by much of main stream society in New England; while snowmobiles are viewed as family oriented, fun, clean, wholesome recreation. Generally speaking, both ATVs and snowmobiles, and their riders, share common undesirable side effects: noise, air pollution, and empty beer cans littering the trails. Unfortunately, too many inconsiderate folks of both recreations tend to tarnish the public's viewpoint.

Good or bad, as our winters produce less snow and push snowmobilers farther north each year, ATVs are becoming more popular. Sales are booming, much more so than for snowmobiles. So, its going to get interesting in the coming years to see how the politicians work this out.

04-25-2006, 09:15 AM	#2
jimbob1603 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ATVs, ATVs Everywhere, But Not A Trail To Ride! When I go 4 wheeling, I need to trailer them several hours into Maine before I find that ATVs are 'socially acceptable'. NH makes a feeble attempt to provide a few local trails, but they usually cover only a few miles. There are some good riding areas in NH, but most are too out of the way. Visit www.nhtrails.org for more info on sanctioned public ATV trails. There are no worthwhile public riding areas in The People's Republic of Massachusetts; and probably never will. Most MA ATVers ride illegally, and/or go out of state to pursue their recreation I don't understand why, but ATVs seem to be universally frowned upon by much of main stream society in New England; while snowmobiles are viewed as family oriented, fun, clean, wholesome recreation. Generally speaking, both ATVs and snowmobiles, and their riders, share common undesirable side effects: noise, air pollution, and empty beer cans littering the trails. Unfortunately, too many inconsiderate folks of both recreations tend to tarnish the public's viewpoint. Good or bad, as our winters produce less snow and push snowmobilers farther north each year, ATVs are becoming more popular. Sales are booming, much more so than for snowmobiles. So, its going to get interesting in the coming years to see how the politicians work this out. Last edited by jimbob1603; 04-25-2006 at 10:56 AM.