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This is part 5 of a 7 part series exploring the why’s and how’s of practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace. The fifth principle, minimize campfire impacts, outlines ways you can still enjoy a fire in the woods without causing a forest fire or depleting fragile landscapes of limited resources. Why minimize campfire […]

This is part 3 of a 7 part series exploring the why’s and how’s of practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace. The third principle, dispose of waste properly, refers to food waste, human waste and garbage. Knowing how to deal with each of these before your trip will help you make responsible decisions […]

This is part 2 of a 7 part series exploring the why’s and how’s of practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace. The second principle, travel and camp on durable surfaces, provides guidelines for choosing campsites and walking paths. Why travel and camp on durable surfaces? All people who recreate in the outdoors leave […]