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These Bigfoot Challenge Takers show off their "big feet"! Hey Leave No Trace! We took the Bigfoot Challenge to pick up trash along the trail during our Leave No Trace Master Educator course hosted by Landmark Learning. Seven Master Educator students lead by two trusty instructors reused grocery bags to collect everything from the little…
Lucky winners of the Great Gear Giveaway, sponsored by Backpacker Magazine and Subaru Our youngest winner ever of the Great Gear Giveaway Bigfoot entertains the crowd during the Great Gear Giveaway High 5's for all of our daily winners The eager crowds await the daily drawing
We are attending Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Trade Show this week. It has been a great chance to meet up with many of our corporate partners as well as non-corporate partners. The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are doing a Great Gear Giveaway each day at the show, giving away 7 different prize packages from…
Introducing the new 7 Principles Poster! Perfect for everything from the retail shop to a campground kiosk, even a teaching prop. These posters are 11 x 16.5 inches on waterproof paper. Pick em' here: https://store.lnt.org/teach Only $2.95 this month!
The group of volunteers and staff from the Boy Scouts Outdoor Ethics action center at the 100th anniversary National Jamboree. Many thanks to Charlie Thorpe and the entire crew for all the hard work put into this year's event. All the best, Jason and Agata
Soon to be fifth-grader, Maria Sobinovsky, from Martinsburg, West Virginia loves to hike, climb trees, play tag, sled down the gigantic hill in her back yard and talk about Leave No Trace. Last year she made it to regionals with a social studies fair project about the program.
We recently did a family raft trip on a river in Utah that was rich with cultural history. Pot shards, rock houses, petroglyphs and other signs of past generations. One particular area was littered with pot shards and all the kids were amazed.
Consider joining Leave No Trace as a member. Special Jamboree membership benefits include Smartwool socks, a Bigfoot Patch, and your choice of a member t-shirt or water bottle. Membership benefits include: One year subscription to Learn.Network.Together., Leave No Trace's electronic newsletters that keep you updated on programs; Personalized Leave No Trace membership card; The Membership…
Everyone is getting excited about the Bigfoot Challenge. Check it out here . All the best, Agata and Jason
A group of Cub Scouts enjoy experiential learning at "Camp Oh-No." If you haven't already, come visit us in the Outdoor Ethics exhibit in Action Area C at the National Jamboree. All the best, Agata and Jason
Leave No Trace and the Boy Scouts of America welcome the E-Tour team to the 2010 Centennial Jamboree! Stop by, say "hello", and learn more about enjoying the outdoors responsibly with Peggy and Barrett. All the best, Jason and Agata
In Nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." -Alice Walker
The news reports were accurate...Bigfoot spent 3 days at the Rocky Grass Music Festival in Lyons, CO this past weekend. We compiled a lot a pictures of Bigfoot enjoying the music, spending time backstage, cooling off by the St. Vrain River, and at the Elements Tour (sponsored by Keen , Clif Bar , and Kavu ) with all…
If you haven't made it to the Leave No Trace booth at the National Boy Scout Jamboree, we have fun, hands-on activities, free educational materials, and other goodies, so come visit us! Also visit our friends at Tread Lightly! and the entire Outdoor Ethics exhibit. All the best, Agata and Jason
Photo credit Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Ansel Adams' grandson is unconvinced that several dozen glass plates found at a garage sale were photographic negatives created by the famed nature photographer. Matthew Adams, who runs the Ansel Adams Gallery, said even if the photos are proven beyond a doubt to be authentic, they are not worth…
The most popular patch at the event this year could be the Bigfoot Challenge patch available at the Leave No Trace booth! Stop by and get yours before it is too late! All the best, Agata and Jason
Just finished a great morning training with crew members from Groundwork Denver & Big City Mountaineers. The crew is headed up into Rocky Mountain National Park to camp and complete trail and conservation projects for the next three weeks. Groundwork Denver (GWD) is a unique organization, whose mission is to bring about the sustained improvement of…
We are enjoying the second day of the Boy Scouts of America's 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Over 45,000 boy scouts and adult leaders are celebrating 100 years of scouting in the United States and learning all about outdoor ethics.
...This just in... Eye witnesses report Bigfoot was seen at Rocky Grass Music Festival this weekend in Lyons, CO!! This elusive creature apparently loves Bluegrass and was encouraging all of the festivarians to Leave No Trace, just like he does. More to come later in the program...
Many a hiker has probably walked right by a group of Ptarmigans. With their incredible camouflage, and ability to remain motionless unless immediately threatened, these birds are rarely seen.
One of the greatest components to the Corporate Partnership program is finding unique ways in which bridges can be made between Leave No Trace, a brand, and a new community - ultimately affecting change and bettering the system as a whole through common vision.
Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a "better look". Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee. Large groups often cause more damage to the environment and can disturb wildlife so keep your group small.
Keep an eye out for Bigfoot this weekend. Word around the web is that he may be making an appearance at Rockygrass Festival in Lyons, CO. Could be true? I don't really know, there was something about an event called Seek the Peak in New Hampshire, word around the east coast is that Bigfoot is…
We are on our way to Breckenridge, CO for the Summit Trail Running Series sponsored by The North Face . The 2010 Summit Trail Running Series consists of 6 trail running races in and around the Breckenridge area. Each race features a short and long course, and all races are open to runners of all ages…
A good looking trailhead kiosk at the start of the trail to Grays Peak (14,270 feet) and Torreys Peak (14,267 feet) in Arapahoe National Forest. Summer is in full swing, and we would love to see your favorite Leave No Trace-related trailhead sign photos!
Working for Leave No Trace is not only about responsibly hitting the trail or dipping your paddle in the water. Here is a peek into one aspect of office life, where we are busy 'behind the scenes' shipping out teaching materials, store merchandise, membership/partnership materials, auction winnings etc to YOU, the good people in the…
In case you missed this great interview with Ayinde Summers from the Greening Youth Foundation, here it is: Partnerships with organizations such as the Greening Youth Foundation provide essential opportunities to combine Leave No Trace with personal and professional development.
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This past weekend over 100 artist from across the country, environmental leaders, and outdoor organizations united in Louisville, KY for a historic moment. Merging education equally with entertainment, was the goal of the 9th annual Forecastle Festival . Leave No Trace was invited to participate in the Conscious Carnival presented by the Sustainable Living Road Show…
Get 70% off premium outdoor and sports gear, and earn $10 for Leave No Trace. ALL Leave No Trace members have been invited to join The Clymb , a private member network where you can access insider pricing on the planets most sought-after outdoor brands.
Discovering the art of Kathryn Beals, Small Business Partner of Leave No Trace. [Submitted by Kathryn Beals.] Ba ckground: I grew up in a small fishing town on the northwest coast of British Columbia. As a kid, my parents took me camping frequently and taught me to love the outdoors.
As the wildflowers bloom in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, I find myself using my camera more and more for scenery and landscape shots. Wildflowers are one of my favorite subjects, and taking pictures of them is a great way to support the Leave No Trace principle, Leave What You Find.
Dear Education Department, I see the Leave No Trace logo many places. It's a great reminder to take care of our open spaces. However, I'm been meaning to ask you for quite some time, what does the swirl mean? Does it represent something in particular?
Now's your chance! A must have for any thirsty outdoor enthusiast! These new bottles are made from stainless steel, have a screw off lid, and feature the Leave No Trace logo and seven principles. And, while regularly priced at $12.95, they are 20% off for the month! You can find them in our online store .
Campers practice the 'rule of thumb' to respect wildlife. Last week marked our second personal visit and the third annual visit for the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers to the Tim Horton Camp Kentahten in Campbellsville, KY. Opened in 2001, this is the first Tim Horton Children's Foundation camp in the United States.
On June 19th and 20th, we traveled to Central Park in New York City to take part in a monumental event- the world's first ever Outdoor Nation Youth Summit. The event hosted 500 youth ambassadors from all of the 50 states to discuss ways to reconnect youth with the outdoors and encourage healthy, active lifestyles…
As we travel around the country, we do a lot of cooking in the great outdoors. Lately, we have run into numerous people who have commented "Food just tastes better when cooked outside." We totally agree! Whether you enjoy a grilled hot dog, bbq chicken, or a nice veggie burger, chances are the best grilled…
Our Reference Cards (affectionately called 'hang tags') serve as our handy dandy portable classroom explaining each of the 7 Leave No Trace principles. Tie it on your pack, keep it on your fishing vest, put it on your dog's collar, even hand one to someone who could use a bit of reminding (or first time…
For the 4th of July weekend we met up with previous Traveling Trainers, Alexis Ollar and Topher Marlatt at the 20th annual High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, California. We hosted the 2nd annual Red, White, Blue, and Green Campsite Challenge encouraging festival goers to consider the seven principles of Leave No Trace while camping…
Next week, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will publish its Annual Report for 2009. If you subscribe to our eNews, you can access a copy there or just check out our Media Center at LNT.org. The report contains project and donor profiles, audited 2009 financial information, and updates on Leave No Trace…
It was a busy holiday weekend for Team East. We provided booth outreach at the popular Mount Washington trailhead, Tuckerman's Ravine Trail, where we spoke with hundreds of hikers who came out to enjoy the blue bird day. With a 60 degree day forecast for the summit of Washington, who wouldn't want to make the…
Our family went rafting on the 3rd of July on a local stretch of the Colorado River. I've been floating this section of river for almost 10 years and had never seen it this crowded. Here's a shot of the take-out by late afternoon.
Have you checked out Leave No Trace's Online Auction yet? This unique experience is bringing members of the Leave No Trace community from around the globe together for the first time, to share in their support and advocacy for the Center's mission.
This weekend, there's a good chance many of you will be heading to the outdoors to enjoy time with family and friends celebrating our country's independence -the 4th of July. I tried explaining exactly what the 4th of July was all about to my young children this morning.
On Saturday June 26th we were invited to teach about Leave No Trace and share free educational activities and information at the Radio Disney Safety Safari in Tigard, Oregon. The photo above drops in on the conversation between our Leave No Trace state advocate Georgia Bosse and some young folks learning about minimum impact outdoor…
Mt. Whitney summit We always welcome innovative ways to partner with organizations doing great work, and our relationship with Call of the Wild is a great example. Offering active vacations for women of all ages, Call of the Wild is the longest-running women's adventure travel company in the world.
In addition to running a PEAK/Teen activity contest (Check out this month's Bigfoot Challenge ), the Center recently added a second deadline to it's Packing with PEAK grant program - August 1, 2010. PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) is an educational program that introduces youth to the concepts of environmental stewardship, responsible recreation and the principles…
Last week we had the opportunity to work with one of our partners, the Grand Teton Lodge Company, in the spectacular setting of Grand Teton National Park. Above we have a majestic view of the Tetons as the Traveling Trainers practice the principle Respect Wildlife and snap photos from a safe distance.
Every summer thousands of people pack up their camping gear (which usually includes everything but the kitchen sink), load up their canoes, kayaks, floats, and rafts, and spend the weekend on the Saco River in Maine. With so many paddlers on the river, it is critical that everyone practices Leave No Trace in order to…
Last week, my wife called me at work, saying there was a newborn fawn in our driveway. Thanks to the internet, and The Second Chance Wildlife Center, I quickly figured out what to do, or more importantly what not to do!
