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San Antonio, Texas: This past Sunday we stumbled upon Síclovía, a truly worthwhile event. Síclovía is an offshoot of Ciclovía a program originally developed in Bogatá, Columbia. City streets are closed to car traffic in order to allow the community to play and exercise in a safe, social environment.
Ocean Springs, MS . Last week we spent a few days exploring the Mississippi Gulf Coast along the Gulf Islands National Seashore . The nation's longest National Seashore, Gulf Islands spans from Mississippi to Florida and is home to a wide variety of cultural and natural resources.
New Rock Climbing and Winter Use Reference Cards now available The Leave No Trace Center has released its newest skills and ethics pieces now available in our online store . The 3" x 5" reference cards, one specifically for those who are rock climbing and the other for recreation in snowy and cold environments, contain detailed…
In the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona , the Forest Service is doing some great outreach to spread the word on Leave No Trace related issues. At many of the trailheads in the Forest there, they have this great informative sign about cryptobiotic soil up.
Everywhere, USA: We recently saw a great bumper sticker. "We ALL live downstream". We often teach how we have lost our connection to the natural world. This disconnect allows us to separate our actions from their consequences. Or worse yet, to not think of our consequences at all.
The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, as well as the Leave No Trace e-tour Team are conducting the following training events across the country in March. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. We hope to see you on the road!
It's late in the day and it's been raining since breakfast. Your group is moving along the trail but at a much slower pace than you had hoped for, and the chances of making the intended campsite are not looking good.
Kate teaches the students about Respecting Wildlife Atlanta, GA. Last week we visited The Howard School in Atlanta, GA. This fascinating school believes in treating each student as an individual, maximizing on independent learning and individual attention. As we arrived on Friday morning, we could sense the energy and excitement in the air.
Recharging at the Grand Canyon After a wild week jam-packed with events across the state of Arizona, we're base camped outside of Tucson in a beautiful state park. We're letting our batteries recharge as we soak in the desert sun before heading back to school tomorrow when we start our Leave No Trace Master Educator…
Colorado Bend State Park, Texas: We've tried to get this quasi-sport to happen for us and until recently it just had not panned out. This past weekend the stars aligned and finally we can say that we bike-backpacked! Thank you Colorado Bend State Park for allowing the combination of two great things.
From Flagstaff to Phoenix, we spent the better part of this week working with youth from school groups to the Girl Scouts! In a state with such a wealth in public lands, it was awesome to see young people so excited about the outdoors and knowledgeable about how to protect them using Leave No Trace!
Whole Earth Provision Company, Dallas, Texas. We always love when people get the whole picture. We visited the Dallas Whole Earth Provision Company earlier this week, and will be at both their Austin store on Lamar and main offices coming up this Wednesday the 29th.
Our week kicked off with back-to-back stellar sessions in Flagstaff and Sedona with the Northern Arizona University Trip Leaders and the Red Rock Ranger District in the Coconino National Forest. With both groups we got to really dig into the "why" of Leave No Trace -- talking about ecological and social impacts in their part of…
Cortez, CO. A long standing partner and supporter of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, Osprey Packs, Inc. holds a Kid's Essay Contest every year. This year, Osprey is seeking great writing that highlights kid's very best adventures with a pack and demonstrates an understanding of the principles of Leave No Trace.
Pedernales Falls and McKinney Falls State Parks, Texas. Team West of the Subaru / Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers have been adding to the faithful ranks of Trainers in the Lone Star State. Trainer Courses were held at Pedernales Falls State Park and McKinney Falls State Park last week.
Atlanta, GA . Today, Team East is going back to college! That's right, we are visiting Georgia Institute of Technology- Georgia Tech- to work with the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORGT) on campus. ORGT offers numerous programs throughout the year, from caving to backpacking, kayaking to rock climbing.
Great day today in Crested Butte with the Subaru Master the Mountain Event. I think there might have even been a Leave No Trace Bigfoot sighting? People tell me he was telemark skiing on the slopes today, but I wasn't fast enough to get a photo, maybe tomorrow?
Wows! It was our first week on the road and we got to see tons of epic places, awesome landscapes, and work with some cool Leave No Trace learners! One highlight was working with the S.A.F.E. Afterschool Program in Rio Rancho, NM.
Where did 2011 take you? Did you leave no trace? We are collecting responses from people and organizations across the world to record the impact that you didn't have, because you left no trace. Your support with this survey will be used to guide the future of Leave No Trace outreach so more people will…
At Great Sand Dunes National Park on our drive out of Colorado! Hello Leave No Trace fans! Welcome to the first post from your 2012 e-tour Traveling Trainers, still with that new car smell in the Subaru ! We wanted to go ahead and introduce ourselves before we all go on the ride together around the…
Grand Canyon, AZ. Every one of us can make a difference by making small changes to better the environment. This past week, Grand Canyon National Park passed a plan to ban the sales of individual plastic water bottles at the park.
Leave No Trace designates Fourmile as first 2012 Hot Spot The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics selects the Fourmile Area near Buena Vista, CO as this year's first Hot Spot, putting a check on excessive recreational impacts. February 6, 2012 (Boulder, CO): The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has selected the…
Salt Lake City, UT. Last week Team East and Team West teamed up in Salt Lake City to take part in the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market at the Salt Palace Convention Center. This bi-annual show gathers the top companies and organizations in the outdoor industry to showcase the latest gear, trends, and innovations for the…
Every month in the Center's eNews, we pose a difficult Leave No Trace ethical and skills based situations for readers to comment on. Below is December's situation and a few of your responses. What would you do? As you approach your favorite wildlife viewing spot along a pristine alpine lake, a group of four has…
Meet extraordinary member-activists who have impacted their communities with Leave No Trace. The Center has so much love to spread around that we are honoring 11 people for their 2011 contributions! Rob Stevens : Rob Stevens worked diligently to bring Leave No Trace awareness and education to Central Arkansas.
Cascade Locks, OR. Andy, a Leave No Trace Trainer and enthusiast, shares how he practices Leave No Trace in his everyday life. Leave No Trace can be applied not only to any non-motorized recreational experience, but can also be beneficial in the context of everyday life, even when you are not outdoors!
Denver, CO. The International Sportsmans Expo held at the Colorado Convention Center this past weekend brought in thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to check out the latest in fishing and hunting gear, guide and outfitter services, and had a chance to learn about responsible recreation in the Outdoor Ethics Center.
Many of the areas where we love to spend time outdoors are impacted by recreational use, some more severely than others. The cause of the impact is not generally malicious intent to do harm to the environment; rather it is most commonly a lack of knowledge or skills.
As 2012 gets itself underway, the sky this morning made a point of reminding me to stop and appreciate the BEAUTY that is around us everyday.
Denver, CO. The International Sportsmans Expo will take over the Colorado Convention Center this weekend beginning on Thursday at 12pm and concluding Sunday at 5pm. With over 900 companies and organizations, there will be plenty of outdoor goods and services to check out.
The end of the year for Leave No Trace, and most nonprofit organizations, is the time when we are blessed with the donations we need to continue the important work of educating people about responsible recreation. Personally, this is why I love what I do.
Professional Development Day 2011 As we bid farewell to the year 2011, we are reflecting on the many successes of the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer program. For the past two seasons, we have had the pleasure of working with two fantastic colleagues.
Rodrigo Cavasini is a Leave No Trace Master Educator and a Professor at Physical Education and Sports Science Faculty of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, in the city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Outdoor activities are spreading in the world and the number of involved people is increasing, year-by-year…
Have you ever been laying in your tent, about to fall asleep, and realized that you either forgot to put that chapstick in your pocket into the bear bag or you just need one more piece of chocolate before dozing off?
Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA...
Checking out the tubes for fun on the hill! Freeport, ME . While we were at LL Bean last week, we noticed some strange activity throughout the store. Bigfoot loves the warm Bean flannels! Every where we looked, crowds of people we watching as Bigfoot came to take care of some of his holiday shopping.
We've wrapped up life as the e-tour. We'd love to thank everyone who helped to make these last seven months such a successfully fulfilling adventure. We reached out to educate and share awareness with thousands of folks in more than twenty states.
Freeport, ME. Team East traveled to LL Bean's Flagship store to take part in a Leave No Trace Backyard Session. Hosted by the Maine Steering Committee, this session brought together 45 key volunteers from across the state of Maine. The energy in the room was exhilarating as the group discussed ways to increase training opportunities…
Are you a Leave No Trace Master Educator ? We need you! As the demand for local Leave No Trace training continues to increase (yeah!), our Master Educators across the country play a crucial role in helping to provide a strong, local Leave No Trace presence.
It's December. The Bigfoot Challenge is back. December is sponsored by the wonderful Industrial Revolution . Let's check out the challenges: 1. Minimize campfire impacts! Plan a winter outing and find an alternative to a campfire, such as using a lightweight stove for cooking and a candle lantern for light.
A Master Educator course is typically five days in length and designed for people who are actively teaching others backcountry skills or providing recreation information to the public. As of December 2011, there are over 5000 Leave No Trace Masters world wide representing nine countries and 50 U.S.
In the November eNews, we asked: What would you do? The weather is perfect, the dirt is tacky and you've driven far up into the mountains and camped get an early start on an epic bike ride with your crew.
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics recently completed work at Mount Rainier National Park's Paradise Area, a 2011 Leave No Trace-designated "Hot Spot." Located in Washington, Mount Rainier National Park receives up to two-million visitors a year. At Paradise, the most heavily visited area of the park containing 26 miles of trails, recreation-related…
Wrapping up our season as the e-tour we found that we had a bunch of photos of the animals we stayed with during our journey. Not being able to have pets of our own while fulfilling the duties of being a traveling trainer we are always delighted when our hosts can share their furry friends…
With over 300 million people expected to recreate on our public lands in 2012, remember that without Leave No Trace education, additional people could mean additional impacts - resulting in potential damage to natural resources. With that in mind, make it a New Years Resolution to attend or facilitating a Leave No Trace training in your…
San Francisco, California - This coming weekend brings the last event for Team West in the 2011 Traveling Trainer season at The North Face Endurance Challenge . The North Face has long been a strong advocate for promoting responsible outdoor recreation and has generously supported Leave No Trace over the years.
Although the 2011 season for the The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, as well as the Leave No Trace e-tour Team is winding down, they are conducting a few final training events across the country in December. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars.
Freeport, ME . This weekend marks the final Leave No Trace Backyard Session of the 2011 season. Backyard Sessions provide a platform for Leave No Trace Master Educators, Trainers, volunteers, and supporters to find ways communities can incorporate Leave No Trace into all of the ways they live and play.
In 2011 the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics introduced a new social activism and environmental stewardship campaign called the Backyard Sessions. Backyard Sessions take many forms, but most of all they bring together and activate local Leave No Trace communities to incorporate Leave No Trace into all of the ways we live and…
The impact monster is apparently alive and well in Utah! Photo courtesy of Jeff Marion, Ph.D.
