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Hello fellow Leave No Trace fans my name is Mickelle and I'm another new face at The Center. You know how much of a fan I am because I traveled halfway across the country just to be apart of this thriving organization.
Salt Lake City becomes the outdoor mecca of outdoor retailers and enthusiasts every winter and summer as the Outdoor Retailer Market moves into the Salt Palace Convention Center. This past week we joined thousands of people to look at the hottest new gear and trends in the outdoor industry.
Starting February 3rd, a group of wilderness enthusiasts are embarking on an epic adventure across the eastern seaboard of North America. The scope of the adventure may even blow away the revered Appalachian Trail. The conservation non-profit group, Wildlands Network is launching writer and explorer John Davis on a 4,500 mile journey from the southern…
Newness is the word to describe the last two weeks as a brand-new staff member with the Center. I'm new to Boulder, Colorado - my family and I just moved from Southern California. I'm new to the depth of knowledge here at the Center - even though I practice the principles as a hiker, camper and trail…
Are you buried in snow? Blue skies up above? The beauty about FRISBEE season is that it NEVER ENDS! Check out these cool FRISBEEs made out of post-consumer recycled material and printed with the Leave No Trace logo. $10 gets you playing! https://store.lnt.org/buy Yep.. it's time to toss that disc.
While sight-seeing in Salt Lake City we ran into Bigfoot who was preparing for the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market that starts on Thursday, January 20th and runs through Sunday, January 23rd. Bigfoot will be available to take pictures with and to answer questions on how to best Leave No Trace.
Boulder, CO is the location of the national headquarters for the Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics. January marks an exciting time of year for The Center, as the Traveling Trainers are in Colorado preparing for the upcoming season on the road.
I was going through my book shelf of books I've read and books I haven't quite finished yet and stubbled upon "let my people go surfing" by Yvon Chouinard. I flipped through the worn pages and noticed a page I marked a while ago.
Hey All, Since all of our Master Educator Course Providers are currently in town for our annual meeting, I figured I'd let you know when and where M.E. Courses are available. The tentative 2011 course schedule can be viewed here .
Listen for both "Leave No Trace" and "Pack it in, pack it out" at 3:03...
Ben Lawhon, Education Director for Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics, joined the American Rivers blog in September to share tips for minimizing impacts on the river . It was an important reminder, and one to which many of our members responded positively.
The 2011 Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer season will kick off today at the International Sportsman's Expo in Denver, CO. The Expo will run for the next 4 days. In partnership with Stay the Trail Colorado , The Traveling Trainers will be sharing a booth space offering a variety of activities for kids to learn how…
Would you like the professional Leave No Trace educators to come and be a part of your event or outdoor training? The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers provide hands-on educational workshops and trainings across the country 11 months out of the year.
After a restful and rejuvinating holiday for the Traveling Trainers, Team East-Jason and Agata Ketterick and Team West- Kate Bullock and Tracy Howard, are excited and eager for the upcoming 2011 season! Both teams are making their way back to Boulder to prepare to hit the road again.
Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread. A civilization which destroys what little remains of the wild, the spare, the original, is cutting itself off from its origins and betraying the principle of civilization itself." - Edward Abbey (Desert Solitaire)
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! Probably like me, many of your are taking this time to relax, reorganize and reinvigorate. I've been going through my photos from the last twelve months and there were a lot of great trips and memories!
Leave No Trace was incorporated as a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization in 1994, though the Leave No Trace concept is over 40 years old. Leave No Trace was formally conceived of by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service in the 1960's. However, as public land use expanded and land managers witnessed the biophysical effects of this use, the…
Recently Jenn Kays, Park Ranger - Interpretation/ Volunteers-In-Parks Coordinator from Prince William Forest Park, took part in a holiday parade in Dumfries, Virginia . Jenn, co-workers, and volunteers decorated a bunch of electric vehicles like reindeer and each one represented one way William Forest Park 'goes green.'
Leading a presentation? Need to jump start your inspiration? Presented by the National Park Service, this 9 minutes and 30 second video is an inspiring testimony of individuals who love the land. It introduces the ideas and principles of Leave No Trace and the importance of taking a personal role in preserving the outdoor experience…
Thanks to all of you who posted comments on our recent Facebook question: Is it ever OK to burn trash in your campfire? Why or why not? How many of us have seen a trashed fire ring? Trash begets trash.
Early in 2010, Curtis Baffic contacted Leave No Trace with a benefit fundraising idea that was realized as RippleLife.org . Now, RippleLIfe.org takes on a variety of environmental issues with the goal of cleaning up the outdoors. The latest is a Cigarette Butt Redemption and Recycling Program that you can learn about on his website.
That's right 2011 Membership T-shirts are in stock and rolling out the door as we speak. How do you get your hands on one? Well its easy! Just click here and sign up to become a member of Leave No Trace.
On Tuesday, we asked our readers to vote for the most inviting campsite out of four choices, Long Key State Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Lake Wenatchee State Park, and Monument Valley. We received 42 votes and the campsite of the year was Lake Wenatchee State Park with 23 votes.
Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I will remember. Let me do, and I will understand." -Confucius Throughout the 2010 Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer season, we worked closely with the Boy Scouts of America to share the fundamentals of practicing and teaching Leave No Trace in the scouting community.
Students from Glen Cove Elementary in Roanoke, VA adopted their local Appalachian Trail Kiosk and gave it some much needed attention. Check out the photos: Before After Thanks to these students local hikers can learn how to take care of our shared public lands by leaving no trace.
It's survey time! This year, we've traveled through 36 states and camped almost 100 nights. We've stayed at many different campsites and we'd like you to pick your favorite. Take a close look at the following four pictures, follow the link at the bottom of the blog, and choose the campsite that is the most…
Now you can look your best, and promote your favorite cause at the same time. Great for the casual days in the office, or presenting Leave No Trace when a t-shirt isn't appropriate. These super comfortable Polo shirts are made by Econscious out of 100% organic cotton, and are durable, comfortable, and great looking!
Leave No Trace from Michael Ramsey on Vimeo .
Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnzes prepares kids for the half mile Karno Kids Run. The fifth and final stop of The North Face Endurance Challenge took place at the beautiful Marin Headlands in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area just north of San Francisco.
Thanks to all of you who posted comments on our recent Facebook question: Which area of your camp receives the most use –sleeping area or kitchen? Generally speaking, the camp kitchen receives more impact than sleeping areas. While there are certainly exceptions to the rule, the majority of time in camp, for most groups, is…
We are excited to announce the launch of our 2nd Annual Online Auction! By participating you are making a direct difference in the success of Leave No Trace kids programs and initiatives. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward expanding education and outreach initiatives from the Center, to our youth community.
It's Holiday Auction Time! Bid on great gifts for the holidays while supporting Leave No Trace. Bid Now!
Earlier this week, we visited Professor Kevin Tatsugawa at Westfield State University in western Massachusetts. We met with four different classes, Wilderness Leadership Techniques, two sections of Wilderness Experiences, and Outdoor Experiences. After introducing the Leave No Trace program and the seven principles to the students, we talked about how the program is intended to…
I ran across this article about a proposed wildlife bridge crossing over I-70 west of Vail. The issue, near to hearts in Colorado, is relevant a lot of places and introduces a great discussion on the intersection of humans, wildlife and technology.
Leave No Trace's newest educational piece is out and available in our online store . Designed specifically for those Canyoneering, the 3 x 5 reference card is filled with activity specific information, adressing the most relevant concerns for these environments.
The Bigfoot Challenge?! What's that? Bigfoot's back and wants you to take his challenge. From teaching a kid the importance of not feeding wildlife to picking up trash on the trail, Bigfoot is asking you to complete and report a single Leave No Trace challenge from his list that changes every month.
Last Thursday, we had the pleasure to meet up with Virginia State Advocate, Laurie Harmon , as the state advocate Laurie coordinates all things Leave No Trace in Virginia. Laurie teaches at George Mason University and she set up an awareness workshop with two clubs on campus, the Environmental Action Group and RockOn!
At the National Ploughing Championships in Ireland this year, Leave No Trace volunteers met their Prime Minister and the Minister for Social Protection. Learn more about what Leave No Trace Ireland is working on as well as the latest updates on the Leave No Trace programs that you care about.
As Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, we live by the motto work hard, play hard. This week we put that idea to the test. After spending multiple working at the NAI National Conference in Las Vegas, we escaped the bright lights and big city as we traveled west to Death Valley National Park.
Taking a lunch break off the trail, on a durable surface (being careful about water impacts) in the High Peaks Wilderness, Adirondack Park, NY. Photo Credit - Ben Lawhon Thanks to all of you who posted comments on our recent Facebook question: True or False: The best place to take a rest is in the middle…
I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir
Winter Online Auction: December 1-8 Please join us for the December Online Silent Auction to benefit Leave No Trace 2011 initiatives to drive programs for Youth, Your Local Community and Frontcountry. Check out the diverse selection of product donated from Leave No Trace corporate partners.
Partnerships with organizations across the globe help build toward a critical mass of educated users who make Leave No Trace principles standard practice. Community partner, The American Alpine Institute (AAI), offering programs in 6 states and 16 countries, is dedicated to helping beginner and experienced climbers broaden their skills, while helping them to become safe…
Since 2005, KEEN Footwear has played an integral role in the Center's work to build a constellation of American communities dedicated teaching and spreading Leave No Trace. It all began with a KEEN-funded partnership that flooded Leave No Trace's State Advocate program (the organization's regional grassroots activists) with support, training, scholarships and educational tools.
Dear Education Department, I am curious as to the history of the Leave No Trace program. I've heard the phrase Leave No Trace all my life and later learned that it is a formal program and nonprofit organization through a workshop I attended.
It was one of those perfect days. The sun was shining and there was not a cloud in the sky. We were driving from Spokane, Washington to Seattle, and we decided to pull over at a rest area to have lunch.
The Virginia Beach Friends School is a school filled with 160 students from 3 years old to seniors in high school. The school integrates the Quaker values of equality, integrity, simplicity, peace, and environmental stewardship, so the Leave No Trace program fit right into the school's educational philosophy.
Las Vegas, the city of lights, loud music, and lots of people, is one area of the country you would not expect Leave No Trace to be. Yet this week, over 1000 outdoor enthusiasts from around the country are swarming "Sin City" for the National Association of Interpretation Conference .
On Saturday, we had the opportunity to participate in the West Central Florida and Gulf Ridge Councils Centennial Camporee. The Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts put on the largest scouting event ever in West Central Florida to celebrate the 100th year of scouting.
Over the weekend, we were invited to present two awareness workshops at the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) conference in Keystone, CO. In our first workshop, we addressed techniques and strategies on how to run a successful Leave No Trace awareness workshop .
