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The San Marcos River is considered one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the southwestern United States with numerous threatened and endangered species, including the Texas Blind Salamander, the Fountain Darter, and Texas Wild Rice. As a result, great care must be taken to ensure the river remains clean, clear, and continuously flowing with a stable temperature.
The Authority of the Resource technique is perfect for rangers, volunteers, and even everyday citizens who wish to educate others about Leave No Trace practices in a positive way that can actually make a difference. Learn more about this technique on the Leave No Trace blog: https://lnt.org/blog/skill-series-authority-resource Leave No Trace is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly.
Litter in the outdoors poses a threat to wildlife who may ingest the trash we leave behind. When litter breaks down it leeches chemicals into the surrounding environment, which negatively impacts nearby vegetation and could contaminate water sources. Even trash that is sometimes considered "natural or biodegradable" like banana peels, orange peels, and apple cores can be harmful to wildlife.
Learn some of the favorite ways Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers get into and out of their tents while keeping the bugs out. Learn more about keeping a bug-free campsite on our blog: https://lnt.org/blog/how-keep-bug-free-campsite Leave No Trace is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly.
Dirty dishwater and soaps can pollute our rivers, lakes, and streams, which is why Leave No Trace always recommends doing your dishes away from water sources. In this Skills Series video, we'll teach you the 4-Bucket dish system that helps you protect your favorite outdoor places.
Colorado's Conundrum Hot Springs sit at an elevation of 11,200 feet and are among the highest hot springs in North America. Those willing to trek the 8.5 mile hike up Conundrum Valley are rewarded with stunning panoramic views from their soak in these world-renowned tubs.
Doing dishes in the stream is so last century. Dirty dishwater, soap, and food scraps can pollute our rivers, lakes, and streams, which is why Leave No Trace always recommends doing dishes 200 feet, or 70 big steps away from any water source.
It's all trash to us. Even natural items including fruit peels and cores, nut shells, coffee grounds, etc are trash when they're thrown out in nature. Save it for your compost at home and pack out all food and trash.
Improper food storage can have consequences for both bears and humans. You can prevent bear interactions by using the Bear-muda Triangle. Set up your tent, kitchen area, and food storage 70 big steps apart (200ft). Bears smell 1-2 miles away, so even if your food is stored away, a bear may come to investigate.
For many women, periods can be an uncomfortable and personal topic. Some may find it hard to ask, "What am I supposed to do in the outdoors if I'm on my period?". In addition, male guides or educators may skirt the issue, avoiding a topic they may not feel knowledgeable about.
While traveling in the alpine climate it can be hard to avoid the abundant plants and flowers that seem to cover every inch of the ground. The alpine biome usually lies between an altitude of about 10,000 feet (3,000 meters), and the place where the snow line of a mountain begins.
Like many of the finer things in life, there's a certain aesthetic to the perfect trailhead beer. Part of getting it done in good style means sticking to Leave No Trace ethics. LNT guidelines for post-adventure beers means making sure everyone around you can have a good time, too-keeping music and conversation to a dull roar and not leaving behind any cans.
Painting or drawing in the outdoors is a great activity to help you reflect on the nature that surrounds you while you're on a hike or hanging out at camp. In this video, we introduce some Leave No Trace concepts for painting with acrylic paints and using watercolor pencils & pens outdoors.
The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers met up with Bigfoot in Grand Teton National Park to explore and learn about Grand Teton Lodge Company's efforts to reduce their waste as part of the Don't Feed the Landfills Initiative. Read more at https://lnt.org/blog/moran-wy-bigfoot-grand-teton-national-park-dontfeedthelandfills-0.
We recently wrapped up a whirlwind week at Outdoor Retailer! Our Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers spent the week educating attendees and raising awareness about Leave No Trace practices. Despite the busy week, we found some time to catch up with a few of our Traveling Trainer sponsors to find out why they love their Leave No Trace partnership.
Multiple research studies show that time spent in nature significantly reduces stress and negative thoughts, while improving concentration, boosting the immune system, and overall increasing mental well-being. It's clear that time spent in the outdoors is valuable to us all. It's up to each of us to help protect the places where we find restoration and rejuvenation.