Always be kind. You never know who might own a boat. ⁣ ⁣ Time to get out on the water! From coast to coast, boating and watersports encompass a wide-variety of ways and activities for the public to access and enjoy park waters and places either on, in, or under the water including paddling, sailing, motorized boating, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, diving, snorkeling, swimming, and more. Before you explore your national parks on the water, it’s important that you prepare both yourself and your water vessel for the trip. ⁣ ⁣ ⛵️Register your vessel. Go to your state boating authority for details on vessel registration and operation requirements, regulations, fees, inspections. ⁣ ⁣ ⛵️Educate yourself on boating safety! Check with your state boating office to see if there is required coursework or certifications for your boating activity. Take a boating safety course to learn more about water vessel operation and water safety! ⁣ ⁣ ⛵️Make sure there is always someone on board who can op...