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Hiking and camping this summer?

Eco-conscious hikers and campers live by the motto, "Leave no trace." This means leaving the area you traverse in just as good - if not better - condition as when you first came upon it. It's even the name of a center for "outdoor ethics," a nonprofit that promotes ethical, safe, healthy hiking and camping, and teaches people how to take care of the outdoors.

The organization has some helpful suggestions for how to enjoy your excursions while being mindful of the world around you. These tips may be old hat to experienced hikers and campers, but everyone can use a refresher course when it comes to the environment. Some of the tips that Leave No Trace offers?
  • Preserve the past: examine, but don't touch, rocks, plants, and other natural objects. Don't introduce any non-native species, and don't build any structures or dig trenches.
  • Good campsites are found, not made. When you get to a campsite, keep it small, and "pack out" (bring with you) ALL trash, litter, and waste (this includes toilet paper and hygiene products). Deposit solid human waste in holes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Be safe by storing all food and waste securely.
  • Avoid loud noises (screaming, yelling), stay on the trails, and be mindful of your fellow hikers and campers.
  • Never approach or feed wildlife. And if you can't control your own pet, leave them at home.

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