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I love my technology during the workweek, but I'm a Luddite when it comes to my outdoor life. My smart phone comes with me to schedule meetings, keeps me in touch with Leave No Trace members and it even pays for my coffee (well, technically I still pay for it...).
The e-tour will be spending the Labor Day holiday with fellow campers at O'Connell's Jellystone Park and Camp Resort in Amboy, Illinois. We are excited for a weekend of entertainment, education, outreach, and all things Leave No Trace. Always looking for an excuse to use our trusty America the Beautiful annual pass, the e-tour took…
Let's not have a wildfire tonight! The e-tour stopped in at a campground last night outside St. Louis, and found corn fields rustling, sprawling grassy camp spots, and four abandoned campfires. Yes, four! This one took 40 liters of water to cool down.
In 1982, the longtime director of the Little Rock, Arkansas Parks and Recreation Department, Julius Breckling, mentioned the concept of a trail of parks alongside the Arkansas River. His vision was to link a chain of parks together along the river.
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is excited to send off the first-ever Leave No Trace Colorado Tour on September 2nd. The Colorado Tour program will reach a diverse group of young people to encourage outdoor recreation and, most importantly, teach them how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
Thank you for responding to the last "Situation" in August's eNews. The Situation: You are taking a group of kids on their first camping trip. All summer, they've been excited about sitting around a campfire, telling ghost stories and having s'mores.
Respect Wildlife is the 6 th of 7 Leave No Trace Principles . Humans can unknowingly cause distress to animals by exhibiting the following behaviors: cutting trail switch backs, getting too close, leaving behind food and trash, and being too loud (except in bear/mountain lion country).
Leave No Trace would like to recognize the following partners for their new and renewing support this month. Please take some time to check them out! Corporate Partners: Cascade Designs Eddie Bauer / First Ascent Leki USA Outdoor Research Arizona Raft Adventures / Grand Canyon Discovery, Inc.
National Trail Days Participation up 10 Percent The American Hiking Society's 19th annual National Trails Day (NTD)celebration June 4 drew a record of more than 330,000 trail enthusiasts, hikers, and volunteers from around the nation to celebrate and promote trails in and around their communities, an increase of 10% over 2010.
Minimize Campfire Impacts is the 5 th of 7 Leave No Trace Principles . If you close your eyes and think about some of your earliest camping experiences, there is a good chance that a campfire is included in your reflection.
Black and Yellow Garden Spider Mark and Tara e-tour team
The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, the Leave No Trace e-tour Team, as well as the Leave No Trace Colorado Tour are conducting the following training events across the country in September. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars.
On August 15th, Team East and Boston REI hosted a Leave No Trace Backyard Session. Despite monsoonal-like rain, 25 people came out for an evening of networking, training, and socializing. Representatives from many local organization came to the event including the Student Conservation Association (SCA) , MA Audubon Society , American Camp Association of New England , Youth…
Leave No Trace – Minimizing the spread of invasive species in firewood The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has recently implemented new content to address the issue of invasive species being transported in firewood. Most people are aware of the threat invasive species pose on native plants and wildlife.
You've only got One Life, so get outside and play with all your heart! The e-tour spent the weekend at the One Life Wilderness Base Camp in Winnabow, NC. We shared strategies for teaching Leave No Trace with their trip leaders and introduced an enthusiastic group of day campers to the Youth Principles highlighted in…
Announcing the GRAND PRIZE winner of the Campsite Challenge! It was another successful weekend promoting sustainable festivation with our good friends at Planet Bluegrass . Planet Bluegrass is 'committed to producing the finest musical experiences in exquisite natural venues in the most sustainable manner possible', and the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest in Lyons, CO was no…
Leave What You Find is the 4 th of 7 Leave No Trace Priciples . The principle Leave What You Find definitely has more of an ethical backbone to it than the other principles; therefore it is harder to interpret. Leave No Trace is, in part, about leaving the gift of discovery for the next person.
Bring your sunscreen, your boogie shoes and come party with the e-tour! We are happy to join our outfitting partner Chaco at Music On The Mountaintop 2011 for a gathering of music, camping, and positive vibes. This is a special festival for us, knowing that a percentage of the proceeds will go to protecting the…
The late summer harvest is bountiful. The e-tour has really enjoyed visiting many local Farmers Markets throughout North Carolina this month. Eating out of our cooler has never tasted better! There are many benefits to visiting a Farmers Market near you, check out a few of the resources we found, try one out and decide…
When the new Leave No Trace Nalgene bottles were added to the store I was skeptical to say the least. It wasn't so much the bottle itself, rather it was the lid and closing mechanism. I was thinking I'd break it before it even left the house on it's first outing.
Dispose of Waste Properly is the 3rd of 7 Leave No Trace Principles . Pack it in, pack it out is a common phrase in the outdoor world that easily conveys the gist of this principle. Our kid-friendly version of this principle gets the point across in a different light: Trash Your Trash!
Moonrise over Falls Lake, NC Mark and Tara Leave No Trace e-tour Team
I love a good road trip because being in a car allows you to stop and explore along the journey. Earlier this month I got to explore some great parts of northern Utah while sharing Leave No Trace with other summer travelers.
Jackson Lake State Park, CO -- Located about 70 miles northeast of Denver, Jackson Lake State Park has been dubbed "an oasis in the plains." When we arrived in the early evening last Saturday we were not surprised to find that nearly all 260 campsites at the park were occupied.
We here at the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics are firm believers that good campsites are found, not made. Sometimes in developed campgrounds even the 'made' campsites are not constructed perfectly :). With a fully flooded tent pad, and a groundsheet reminiscent of a waterbed the e-tour awoke warm and dry.
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces is the second of 7 Leave No Trace principles . A durable surface is defined as one that is resistant and resilient to people traveling or camping upon it. Examples of durable surfaces are: rock, gravel, snow, sand, dry grass, and established trails/campsites.
Medicine Bow National Forest, WY - Last week, the University of Wyoming Outdoor Program held two days of training for their staff at Vedauwoo , an incredible area of rocky outcrops that was once a popular hideout for outlaws and now attracts adventurous rock climbers and other outdoor recreationists.
The e-tour has been enjoying some spectacular evening thunderstorms in central North Carolina. All this fast moving water makes us think about what might be cascading along with it. We found two great pieces of signage in the downtown Greensboro Gardens , urging visitors to Trash Your Trash and Pick Up Poop .
Could some or all of these rescues have been avoided if the people involved had put more time and effort into planning and properly preparing for their outings? LANDER, Wyo. - When Laura Mason's controlled slide Thursday on a snowfield on 11,901-foot Nez Perce Peak sped out of control until she collided with rocks below, she…
Plan Ahead and Prepare is a criticial planning component of the 7 principles of Leave No Trace . When proper time and care is dedicated to trip planning, you will find it easy to follow through with the remaining six Leave No Trace principles.
Does anyone else enjoy these? Whether we're masquerading as a community hero, or posing as local flora, the e-tour has a penchant for these instant souvenir photo cut-outs. Document your face-in-a-hole trip memories and share them with us. Tara's little ray of sunshine;) Mark and Tara Find the e-tour nearest you .
And LAUNCH me in the water:) The e-tour beat the heat this week in Charlotte by checking out the famed US National Whitewater Center , where for a reasonable price you can extreme sport yourself into being reasonably sore the next day.
Salt Lake City, UT - This past weekend, we attended the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market , a bi-annual event where the outdoor industry come together to showcase new products, network, and connect with non-profit organizations. In collaboration with Backpacker Magazine and Subaru of America we were able to facilitate the Great Gear Giveaway, where participants answer a…
The e-tour had the joy of meeting another welcoming Community Partner during a song-filled day at Rockbrook Camp for Girls in Brevard, NC. Campers thought about how there are living organisms everywhere and how important it is to stick to trails and Choose the Right Path during their outdoor adventures.
In celebration of the collective energy created by all the Moments shared on the Meet the Moment site, we are happy to announce CLIF Bar's Day of Action on October 1st. As part of CLIF Bar's Day of Action, the Center will be hosting a trail building day in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
Lyons, Colorado The results of the 2011 "How Green Is Your Grass?" campsite challenge are now available! After a great deal of careful consideration and healthy debate the winning campsite is Camp Zero Hero . Congratulations to Sam and Katie Meunier of Fort Collins, Colorado for another successful campaign to promote responsible enjoyment of the outdoors!
Even Bigfoot wanted to come of the woods to meet the dedicated field instructors and staff at Cedar Rock Base Camp. He especially loved hearing the chime of the dinner bell, quickly joining hands to check in from the day and give thanks for his next delicious meal from the kitchen.
Jason Grubb's passion for the outdoors began at a young age and was first introduced to Leave No Trace through Scouting, where he ultimately achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. However, combining this love for nature with his chosen career path didn't come to fruition until he started pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Recreation…
How should a backcountry trout fisher deal with trout entrails and remains of cooked trout? Our Education Staff answers: As for proper disposal of fish remains (uncooked), we'd first advise checking with the local land manager to see what they require and/or suggest.
In last month's newsletter, we asked: On your way down from a short, out-and-back hike to a popular historic outlook, something catches your eye. Stranded crackers, chips and a twist-tie are left on a picnic-perfect granite slab where earlier you noticed some college students snacking.
Lafayette, IN. This weekend Team East traveled to Lafayette, IN to Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) for a 24 hour cycling challenge. Over 200 riders came out to test their endurance, enjoy some camaraderie, and raise money for CASA for children.
Kelsey Freeman, July Winner Each month Leave No Trace hosts The Bigfoot Challenge, a unique set of challenges that functions as a call to action for our members and supporters to get involved in their communities. For the Month of July we challenged participants to teach a child how to Leave No Trace and to…
With record breaking temperatures sizzling outdoor enthusiasts all around the country, Team East takes a moment to cool off in the St. Vrain River in Lyons, CO. How are you staying cool during this heat wave? Let us know how you are trying to beat the heat! Explore Responsibly...Kate & Tracy
Waiting for his ship to come in?" "Feeling crabby?" "Stop! It's not worth it!" Feeling witty? Enter your caption HERE: Mark and Tara 2011 e-tour team
Barr Lake State Park, CO Today we spent the morning at Barr Lake State Park to celebrate the Explore Your Parks event. The North Face started this exciting event last year, which encourages communities to come out and explore local parks in their area for FREE!
Lyons, CO - Team East and Team West joined forces this weekend to promote the 5th annual How Green is Your Grass? Campsite Challenge at the RockyGrass Festival . RockyGrass is an annual bluegrass festival held at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch along the St.
Next to cigarette butts, gum is one of the largest littering problems in the world. It is difficult to remove, smells bad, does not break down rapidly over time, is a hazard to wildlife, and is a social, visual, health and environmental impact.
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 August. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. Team East August Calendar – http://tinyurl.com/3ecbcmr Team West August Calendar - http://tinyurl.com/3eulx8p E-tour August Calendar – http://tinyurl.com/3uhm9mu Colorado: Jackson Lake State…
RockyGrass is held at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado - located along the wooded banks of the beautiful St. Vrain River. The historic quarry town of Lyons is just 15 miles north of Boulder in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Knoxville, IA - Last weekend, we were invited to join the celebrations for the official dedication of the Hickory Ridge site on Lake Red Rock. With the help of over 130 donors that included individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation purchased and restored 47 acres of oak-hickory woodland on Lake Red Rock.
