Jefferson is not a “recreation county.” Yet.

Jefferson County is not a “recreation county,” by official calculations. It would very much like to become one.

That’s why in the next week the county will unveil its first recreation-focused website, an attempt to introduce visitors — and would-be visitors — to the area’s offerings for, among other activities, hiking, fishing, hunting, riding, and winter sports.

“The first step is to let people know we’re out there, and we have these things,” said Bruce Binkowski, the county’s events coordinator who has spearheaded the website’s creation. “Where do I hike? Where can I stay? Information this county has never had before for someone passing through.”