Leave No Trace is a conservation program that was started by a collaboration between The U.S. Department of Agriculture, The National Parks Service, the National Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. The Boy Scouts of America rapidly picked… Read More ›
A campfire, besides being a literal lifesaver at times, is often a huge morale booster at the end of a long day of hiking. There is no better way to start a day of outdoor activity, especially when the weather is… Read More ›
It can be super-tempting to want to handle or pet or feed a creature that you meet in the outdoors – especially for kids. Some physical interaction with animals is probably wise and healthy and necessary for our development but… Read More ›
Why is this something that even has to be said? I mean really!? We get out into nature to be away from people. You wouldn’t like it if someone intruded upon your downtime so don’t do it to other folks…. Read More ›
Scouts have, since their beginning more than 100 years ago, been involved in conservation and stewardship and naturalism – but there are lots of things that Scouts (and indeed all outdoorsmen and naturalists) have done in the past that might… Read More ›
Next, in an ongoing series of articles about the 7 Leave No Trace principles for outdoor activities like camping and hiking – Dispose of your waste properly. This refers to all forms of waste including trash, food waste, and human… Read More ›
The Leave No Trace foundation is a national organization that helps to protect the land, flora, and fauna, by teaching people to be responsible when they get outdoors. One of their major tools is a set of seven principles (not… Read More ›
