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Hey everyone! The e-tour hopes you had a fun, festive Thanksgiving. We know we did. Here are a few shots from our holiday time that we've been spending in Moab, UT. After a scenic trail ride Tara whipped up an incredible camp stove style Thanksgiving feast.
Marbled Orb Weaver Spider - Araneus marmoreus We spotted this spider during a hike in North Carolina.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we would like to give thanks to all of the former Traveling Trainer teams that paved the way, or hiked the trail so to speak, for their efforts in making the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer program the success that it is today.
Glendora, CA - Earlier this week, Team West facilitated Leave No Trace educational trainings for the staff and volunteers who patrol and educate the general public on the San Gabriel River and in the mountains of the Angeles National Forest of southern California.
Bears are opportunistic omnivores who follow their nose to the next meal. This skill has kept them fed, but it has also resulted in "problem bears," or bears that associate humans with food. Once this association has been made, a bear is generally doomed.
Sometimes the images depicted on state flags need a bit of interpretation. Arizona? No explanation needed. Take a look. Be intentional, not conventional. Mark and Tara
Fayetteville, NY. On Friday, an extended training lent itself to a hike that explored a plethora of teachable moments. Green Lakes State Park has a trail system, a disc golf course, an eighteen hole golf course, a playground, and an abundance of picnic tables.
Thick, thin, stuffed, or Cryptobiotic ? Mark and Tara
Yesterday and today the e-tour joined the Youth Volunteer Corps of America's Southern Arizona group. Through educational workshops and some down and dirty desert clean up we explored the importance of Leave No Trace in the sensitive desert environment . Along with staffers from all parts of the country and some dedicated, caring local youth this…
An Oasis in the Desert Borrego Palm Canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
San Diego, CA - We spent this week in San Diego working with Outdoor Outreach and the Great Escapes program at Point Loma Nazarene University. Both programs take students on amazing outdoor adventures in the San Diego area and beyond. Outdoor Outreach is a non-profit organization that serves at-risk and underprivileged youth through a variety of…
Taking an adventure? Wear your Leave No Trace shirt and post a photo on our Facebook page to share the places it went. Shown above: Leave No Trace Development & Membership Coordinator, Dean Ronzoni, getting his pump on at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
November's in full swing and now's the time to take the Bigfoot Challenge! Hop on board with one of Bigfoot's three November challenges and support Leave No Trace by doing one (or more) of the following: 1. Like Grand Trunk on Facebook!
Pickens County, SC. While hiking at Table Rock State Park in South Carolina, we came across this signage at the trailhead. This sign does a great job of not only citing the expectations the rangers have for pet owners in the park, but it also explains the "whys" behind the regulations.
Medford, OR - On Saturday, 35 Girl Scouts, leaders, and parents chose to spend part of their day learning more about Leave No Trace. We explored the 7 principles of Leave No Trace through several activities including What Principle Am I?
October has come and gone, and the Bigfoot Challenge has new winners! Congratulations to the winners of the October Bigfoot Challenge, sponsored by Keen ! Our first winner is Patrick Joyce from Belleville, IL. Patrick writes: "I am the Scoutmaster for the boys of Troop 13 out of Faith Lutheran Church, in O'Fallon, Illinois.
Bighorn Sheep, near Willow Beach, AZ. Be intentional, not conventional. Tara and Mark
Outdoor Living Skills Class Montreat, NC. Traveling Trainers have had the pleasure of providing awareness workshops at Montreat College for a few consecutive years. This year was no exception as we spent four days on their mountainous campus which is complete with its own challenging trail system.
Pinnacle Trail, Table Rock State Park, GA...
...Minus the soap:) One of the e-tour's favorite ways to spend time between events is to search out some hot springs and soak for a while. Here are photos from our latest pursuit. We'll let you figure out where these were taken and allow you the thrill of discovery too.
Cave Junction, Oregon - This week Team west has been traveling through southern Oregon and visiting with students to talk more about enjoying the outdoors responsibly. One of the many topics discussed has been the elusive nature of Bigfoot and how kids can learn more about the seven program principles while they participate in the Bigfoot…
When we met the children at KOA Kid's Kamp we knew we had some camping experts on our hands. Imagine the schooling you'd get spending your summers growing up immersed in the culture of camping. We taught the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace through an intense game of charades and showcased some artistic talents…
A big shout out to our Leave No Trace California State Advocate, Liz Williams, who represented Leave No Trace at The North Face Speaker Series in San Francisco last night. Thank you for all that you do for Leave No Trace..
Kate and Tracy visit their 40th National Park USA. The time has come on this upcoming Veterans Day weekend for the Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. That's right-FREE! November 10-12 marks the last set of FEE-FREE days at National Parks in 2011.
Yesterday we joined over 100 dedicated volunteers at KOA's Kamp Green Community Partnership Event. Participants helped to clean up a section of Bureau of Land Management property which many are hoping becomes Tule Springs Ice Age Park. Rich in paleontological diversity, the area had become a victim of littering and illegal dumping.
Kate points out the Leave No Trace logo at the International AEE Conference Jacksonville, FL. The 39th Annual International Association for Experiential Education Conference took place this past weekend in Jacksonville, FL. This conference brings together over 600 outdoor professionals to collaborate, network, learn, and teach about empowering individuals through experiential learning opportunities.
Conditions in desert environments are extreme, especially when considering the scarcity of moisture. We mentioned in our last blog that litter items left out to their own devices last an incredibly long time, even 'natural' items such newspaper or fruit peels.
Tuesday we spent some quality time with Girl Scouts in La Quinta, CA. With placid Lake Cahuilla as a backdrop we discussed how long litter might last if it were left there to decompose. These young ladies were quick to realize that in their community, a desert ecosystem, items last significantly longer than in an…
Over the weekend the e-tour spent a perfect sunny Saturday morning with campers and climbers at Hidden Valley Campground in Joshua Tree National Park . Caffeine fueled conversation concerning climber ethics was a perfect prelude to people's day out on the rock.
What gear should you bring on a day hike at Crooked River State Park to help you Leave No Trace? Crooked River State Park, GA. After spending a few glorious days backpacking along Cumberland Island National Seashore, Team East moved inland a few miles to Crooked River State Park for an evening of car camping…
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Every day we hear from people wanting to volunteer for Leave No Trace and last month, we challenged you to help make this happen by putting on your gloves, picking up your shovels and teaching people about Leave No Trace at community service projects in your area.
Have you ever been asked any of the following questions and didn't know the answer? • "Why do I have to wash my dishes 200 feet away from water sources?" • "Does Leave No Trace change visitor behavior?" • "Why should I not cut the switchbacks on the trail?"
November is a month of change and the Bigfoot Challenge is no exception! New challenges have been posted so it's time to get out there Leave No Trace! The November Bigfoot Challenge is sponsored by Grand Trunk ! The first challenge for this month is to organize a family, friend, or neighborhood hike.
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 November. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. We hope to see you on the road!
Leave What You Find by Megan Redmond, OR - On Halloween Day, thinking about things other than candy and costumes is quite the task, especially if you're ten, but the 5th graders of Tom McCall Elementary School were excited to learn about Leave No Trace.
Well, it's that time of year. Big fish are on the move, and when you find them it can be magical. I fished yesterday and managed to hook into a very nice brown trout... When fly fishing, it's easy to create quite a bit of micro trash - spent split shot, small pieces of tippet, etc.
Cholla Cactus Garden at Joshua Tree National Park. Be intentional, not conventional. Mark and Tara
Caption Contest: How would you title this photo?
Last week we continued working with local college students at both Lake Tahoe Community College and Sierra Nevada College . With programs dedicated to experiential outdoor learning it was a perfect setting to get a pulse of the student vibe regarding responsible recreation.
Lopez Island - San Juan Islands, WA Sometimes it's not how many students are in a classroom that matters, but instead what they do with the information they have learned that counts most. Last weekend Team West was fortunate enough to share outdoor ethics educational programs with members of the Lopez Island community who directly work…
Every month Leave No Trace hosts the Bigfoot Challenge, a set of challenges that ask people to practice Leave No Trace principles at their local places of outdoor recreation. September was sponsored by our friend and partner Clif Bar ! This month, the challenges were: - This Labor Day weekend cook a meal outside with your family…
This past Friday the e-tour wrapped up the Explore Your Parks 2011 series made possible by The North Face, Good Solutions Group and Angel Island State Park . A perfect setting to teach local school children, Angel Island easily illustrated the importance of learning to 'Trash Your Trash'.
Bigfoot Warns: Take My Challenge! With bubble gun in hand, Bigfoot "threatens" all outdoor enthusiasts to spend two minutes taking The Bigfoot Challenge . The end of October is right around the corner, so time is running out to win quality product from KEEN Here are this month's challenges: On Halloween pick up 1 stray candy…
Back home in Lake Tahoe, Mark cannot resist quick a mid-Fall dip. Tara and Mark
Little Rock, AR. It was a whirlwind tour through Central Arkansas. We had many successful events in both Little Rock and North Little Rock, working with the Parks and Recreation Departments, local boy scout troops, and volunteers of the Arkansas River Trail .
Rollin and Strollin on the Arkansas River Trail Little Rock Arkansas. The Traveling Trainers will be providing four chock-full days of outreach in Central Arkansas. Prominent Boy Scouts of America Council Advocate and Leave No Trace Master Educator, Rob Stephens, has worked diligently on the logistics for each of the upcoming events.
Seattle, Washington - Last week Team West was in the Pacific Northwest with local legend Ingrid Backstrom and Leave No Trace partner The North Face . Ingrid spoke in Olympia and Seattle on consecutive evenings about her inspirations and adventures as one of the top all mountain skiers in the world.
Yesterday afternoon the e-tour visited the Boys and Girls Club in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Although we've been living out of Big Blue, our e-tour Subaru, Tahoe is where we feel at home. Educating youth in our own community is a supremely rewarding experience.
...but last week the e-tour stopped in to visit their title partner The Coleman Company in Wichita. Getting to show the folks at Coleman a snapshot of what they make possible for us on the road was a real treat.
