Leave No Trace
For most people— it’s a no brainer to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Simple things come to mind like picking up trash, not messing with wildlife, and leaving things as you found them. However, some people really don’t know how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. I’m here to share some tips about Leave No Trace with you to help make this possible!
Respect Wildlife
As much as this is preached in the world, it’s amazing how many people still mess with wildlife. To put it in nice terms, leave wildlife alone. Don’t mess with it! It’s really that simple. It is okay to observe, but stay out of the way of wildlife. This is one of the biggest ways to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
Don’t Take Items with You
Some people like to take dirt, grass, rocks, and sometimes even wild animals with them when they’re outdoors. No, don’t take anything with you, except what you brought. One way to be responsible about being outdoors is to leave everything as is and don’t take anything with you.
Prepare for Being Outside
A lot of times being are irresponsible outdoors because they aren’t prepared. A smart thing to do before you head outdoors is PREPARE. Know where you’re spending time outdoors, know the risks, and know the land.
Be Respectful of Other People
Being responsible outdoors is more than just respecting wildlife, it’s about respecting other people as well. If you see other people outdoors enjoying the outdoors, give them space and let them have their moments of peace. Being loud, obnoxious, and disruptive isn’t good for anyone. Another great reason to clean up after yourself.
Keep What You Bring to a Minimum
When spending time outdoors, don’t bring every convenience item that you can. The idea is to Leave No Trace, not to move in. When you bring more than you need, you risk leaving trash behind or even harming wildlife.
Want to learn more about Leave No Trace?
This is a movement that is sweeping the country. People are tired of the Earth being ruined because of the negligence of humans. Leave No Trace is all about educating those in the world on how to treat the outdoors. They even have techniques for you and I to learn to help reduce the impact we leave when we are outside.
Get Involved
You can even get involved in Leave No Trace. Don’t sit there and think that there is nothing that can be done. You can volunteer in this education movement. You can also make sure you’re following the tips of Leave No Trace. I think their tips are super practical and they make a lot of sense. In fact, they may be tips that you never even thought about before.
Since we are all sharing the Earth, it only makes sense to treat her right. Let’s all leave a big impact by Leaving No Trace! How will you get involved?
