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Leave No Trace Partner Highlight: Saco River Recreational Council Today is the... 5th annual Saco River Spring cleanup Saturday. We have about 60 volunteers including two scout groups from Upton, Ma and Milton, NH along with the National/Subaru Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers from Bouldor, CO.
As editor-in-chief of Arizona Highways , I'm often asked about my favorite place in the state. It's an impossible question, because there are so many places, but when I'm pushed, I usually admit it's a tossup between the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Hannagan Meadow in the White Mountains.
This past weekend, we had the honor of traveling down to provide outreach and Leave No Trace awareness to the good folks of Dolores, Colorado for the Dolores River Festival. The Dolores River Festival is a community celebration of the Dolores River and the many ways it connects us to each other, the environment, and…
International Falls, MN. In our opinion, National Parks are indeed, one of America's best ideas. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to work and play at Voyageurs National Park , just outside of International Falls, MN. In the morning, we presented an introduction to the Leave No Trace program to 70 park staff.
Crawford Notch, NH -- On Saturday, we came back to New Hampshire to meet up with the Appalachian Mountain Club to help them celebrate National Trails Day , a nationwide celebration of trails sponsored by the American Hiking Society . About 80 volunteers turned out, on a beautiful sunny day, to participate in trail work on one of…
Whitehall, MT. At a recent evening campfire program in Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, we met an on-site volunteer that proudly shared his grand-daughter's slogan for protecting the environment. He wasn't sure how she came up with it, but after a rousing game of How Long Does It Last, a game in which participants…
Urban Paddleboarding in Seattle!...
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The e-tour team has been spending some time in the fine state of Maryland. Two of those events were in conjunction with Maryland State Parks. At Rocky Gap State Park we joined in the training of over sixty exuberant interpretive staff members, who will be entering their busy summer season with an aim to incorporate…
Sunrise over the Chesapeake Bay. Better than coffee:)
Compton Overlook Last week after a short hike in Shenandoah National Park, the e-tour had an amazing evening and delicious bbq dinner with our Virginia State Advocate Laurie Harmon and her husband Randy. The following morning we had the opportunity to introduce the Leave No Trace principles to her Outdoor Education and Leadership class at…
Stowe, VT -- We left the muddy trails of the Adirondacks on Monday afternoon, drove the Subaru onto the Lake Champlain ferry and were greeted by Camel's Hump as we headed over to Vermont. It could not have been more of a picture perfect summer day in New England as we made our way to Topnotch…
Dear Education Department, I just went canyoneering for the first time a couple weeks ago. While we were in there, we were wondering just how exactly one goes to the bathroom in a canyon. Is there any other answer besides a WAG Bag or Restop?
Lake Placid, NY -- Over Memorial Day weekend, we had the pleasure of working with program partner the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. Over the course of five days we interacted with hundreds of visitors and ADK staff and even managed to squeeze in over 30 miles of hiking.
Depending on where you live, there is nothing quite like reconnecting with your Chaco sandals after the hiatus that is winter. Recently, we had the opportunity to spend time connecting with nature on Willipa Bay, WA. During our time there, we observed a bald eagle perched on driftwood, witnessed a black bear rolling around in…
From Larry Glickman, Park Ranger and Utah Leave No Trace & Tread Lightly Coordinator for the Bureau of Land Management at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. "From the Master Educator course we just completed here in Escalante, UT (May 23-27) at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument .
Life is tough as an urban strawberry. Choose The Right Path, and be sure not to jam up someone else's day! Mark and Tara 2011 e-tour team
Red Loge, MT. On this glorious Memorial Day weekend, we trust that responsible recreation is taking place all across the country. Team West will be enjoying all of the splendor that beautiful Montana has to offer. The snowfall persists in this region as Beartooth Pass is expected to see one to two feet of fresh…
Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer. If you are like most people your mind is already focused on the great activities you have planned this weekend. Hiking? Biking? Fishing? Camping? Where will the weekend take you? Are you planning to Leave No Trace ?
...would not be complete without a stop at the Adkins Arboretum , in Ridgely, Maryland. On the advice of some close friends we spent a few hours roaming the gentle paths among acres of native plant species. This fellow nonprofit organization demonstrates the beauty and importance of being careful to 'leave what you find' when traveling…
Camp Dodge, New Hampshire--Earlier this week we had the chance to work alongside two Leave No Trace partners, the National Forest Service and the Appalachian Mountain Club , in preparation for the upcoming 2011 summer season in the White Mountains. The views of the Presidential Range from the training were a little distracting, but the trail…
In 2011 the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics introduces a new social activism and environmental stewardship campaign called the Backyard Sessions. Backyard Sessions are designed to bring together and activate local Leave No Trace communities; to find ways communities can incorporate Leave No Trace into all of the ways they live and play.
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 June. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. Team East June Calendar – http://tinyurl.com/42hbluy Team West June Calendar - http://tinyurl.com/3f97tup E-tour June Calendar – http://tinyurl.com/3zd85dq California: High Sierra Music…
As Traveling Trainers, we understand the importance of consistently having kids actively engaged in our workshops. By having kids saying, hearing, seeing, and doing, the retention rate of the information will be much higher. Since 2001, Leave No Trace has been in a partnership with REI to present our youth program called PEAK, Promoting Environmental…
A couple pictures from a recent trip in the Cedar Mesa area of Utah. Beautiful country, and we didn't see another person for four days. Plenty of durable surfaces for travel and camping. But we were constantly surrounded by cryptobiotic soils, so had to watch where we walked when traveling between canyons.
This past Saturday the e-tour team joined their outfitting sponsor The North Face at the first Explore Your Parks event of the season at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton, Virginia. All of the youth at the event enjoyed a hike along the shoreline and had a chance to try out the 'rule of thumb…
In Washington, D.C. this week, the e-tour was reminded to preserve the past and Leave What You Find.
Yesterday was my assigned blog day....and I forgot to post. So I'm making up for it today with a quick little post and call to action surrounding the issue of Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPF), commonly known as Styrofoam. If you live in California, please help raise awareness for Senate Bill 568 banning the use of…
Webster, New York - Team East had the opportunity to meet with Troop 163 earlier this week to talk about Leave No Trace. The troop was very interested in learning about the seven principles of the program and how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly!
Red Lodge, MT . Memorial Day is the holiday that is responsible for unofficially kicking off the summer season. Already five months into 2011, it is evident that time moves quickly, but it is challenging not to revel in the idea of longer days, more sunshine, camping, and grilling out with friends and family.
What a beautiful country we live in! Watching fields of greenery, bursting Spring colors, bounding deer, curious raccoons, and stoic raptors is giving us plenty of time to contemplate what an amazing opportunity you have granted us. Yes, YOU! We are able to bring the important messages of responsible recreation and stewardship to youth around…
Lebanon, PA - This past weekend, we attended our first Boy Scout Camporee of the season at Union Canal Tunnel Park. Over 600 Boys Scouts, Cubs, leaders and parents were in attendance for a day of activities that included an archery range, a BB gun range, a trapping exhibit, fun games, and of course the Leave…
Mount Rainier National Park, WA. Mount Rainier was designated as the 5th National Park on March 2nd, 1899. The mountain's majestic allure beckons nearly 12,000 people yearly to attempt summiting the 14,410 foot peak. Of all who venture up the rugged glacial terrain, only half experience the exhilaration of success.
On a recent flight to D.C. I noticed Leave No Trace-ish information in an airplane lavatory of all places. I've seen this many times before but for some reason it just jumped out at me that, in essence, this is Leave No Trace. Where have you seen this kind of thing...?
Keep Wildlife Wild by not feeding them! Happy International Migratory Bird Day!
A few weeks ago you read about our 2011 e-tour team , Mark and Tara. The team has spent the last two weeks here at The Center becoming Master Educators and preparing to teach Leave No Trace to outdoor visitors this busy summer season.
Bigfoot prepares for the 49er Days Parade Winthrop, WA. This past week Traveling Trainer Team West has been enjoying the quaint western town of Winthrop, WA, located just east of the North Cascades Range. Our week started with a visit to Liberty Bell Middle School, where we worked with the 7th graders.
Bear Mountain, NY - Team East caught up with the Big Guy at The North Face Endurance Challenge last weekend to enjoy the sunshine and festive atmosphere of the first endurance challenge of the 2011 season. Bigfoot signed up and and had a lot of fun in the Karno Kids race and for photos and laughs…
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The USDA Forest Service Ninemile Wildlands Training Center and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics jointly hosted the second of two pilot Master Educator Courses focusing on frontcountry-specific equestrian issues and impacts. The course was held in mid-April on the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois.
We often receive questions about soap use in the outdoors, more specifically, how damaging or not "biodegradable" or castile soap is to the environment.Our take on the situation is as follows: Generally speaking, getting any soap in a water source is not acceptable or recommended.
April 18, 2011, Seattle, WA: The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics conducted a Backyard Session in Seattle, Washington to discuss this year's Hot Spot at Mount Rainier National Park's Paradise Area. Mount Rainier National Park rangers, Jordan Mammel and Christine Czazasty, presented an overview of impacts related to recreation at the popular Paradise…
The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers as well as the e-tour are conducting the following training events across the country in May. For more information about these or to attend, visit their calendars. Team East May Calendar – http://tinyurl.com/62zpg9u Team West May Calendar - http://tinyurl.com/5ty8ac9 Leave No Trace e-tour Calendar – http://tinyurl.com/66uow8x Colorado: • Shining Mountain School – Boulder • Legacy…
Bear Mountain, NY - Team East and our partner, The North Face , are kicking off the 2011 The North Face Endurance Challenge season this weekend in the Catskill Mountains of New York state. Check out the video to learn more about the event or better yet come on out and visit in person!
The habitually elusive Bigfoot has recently come out of hiding and graced various communities around the United States with his presence. Sightings are random as they occur at camps, state parks, national parks, schools, universities and even parades! One common theme in the Big Guy's cameo appearances is that the events are always in support…
Many people know about Leave No Trace from seeing signage or information at a park/natural area in their region. We come in contact with a number of people that are surprised to find out we are a nonprofit organization with not just a national reach, but an international one.
Multnomah Falls, OR. On Sunday, May 1st, we joined Mt. Hood Search and Rescue at Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon to celebrate Earth Day. What better way to give back to nature than to spend a few hours cleaning up trash around the falls!
The Leave No Trace Teaching Activity Guide is a great resource for those who wish to teach others about Leave No Trace but have little to no experience or training in Leave No Trace themselves. The Guide provides good background information on the seven Leave No Trace Principles along with time-tested activities designed to introduce…
Spring has sprung in the Pacific Northwest!...
Last night our newest team arrived at the Leave No Trace office, set to take on a brand new e ducational e xploration as the 2011 e -tour team . I would like to introduce you to Mark and Tara. Mark and Tara are e xcited, e cstatic, e nthused and e nergized to e xplore…
