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A Summer of Sequestration
What Leave No Trace Skills are crucial for you to know as parks and federal lands cut budgets and services.
As a result of federal government's March spending cuts known as sequestration, the National Park Service is required to trim $134 million from its national budget. As a result, plans have been made to hire fewer maintenance staff, fewer law enforcement rangers, and fewer interpretive rangers. Because some positions within the National Park Service remain to be unfilled, visitors in need of medical assistance or rescue could wait longer for help...
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Give Your First Aid Kit a Check-Up
Most of the equipment used for outdoor pursuits last for many years, but it is always a smart move to give equipment a thorough inspection before putting it to use.
Some gear such as climbing equipment or paddling equipment should be regularly checked before heading to the crag or river...
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Find out when Leave No Trace will be in
Your Backyard!
This month, the Center is conducting training and participating in events spanning from the East to the West Coast. Learn more about the May/June events and locations. Read about our initiatives and learn new Leave No Trace skills by following our blog! |
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The Situation 
To Leave or Not to Leave What You Find
You are hiking through your local state park with your young nephew and niece. Your nephew and niece find an antler shed and want to bring it home. Do you let them bring it home or leave it at the park? Email us to let us know what you would do.
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Firewood 411
The 4 Ds of Building a Fire in the Outdoors
Dead - Only use dead wood
Down - Only use wood found on the ground. Don't cut wood off a tree, even dead branches
Distant - If firewood gathering is allowed, go a far distance from your campsite so you don't deplete the wood resources near your site
Dinky - Use small wood, no bigger than your wrist
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Leave No Trace Members!
Based on recent survey results, we have extended to you a 20% off coupon code to use on a one-time purchase from our online store.
Check your inbox for the recent survey results and your discount code! Your Gift Can Leave a Legacy By making a planned gift to the Leave No Trace Center , you are playing a critical role to protect the outdoors for generations to come. Learn more about your planned giving options of stock, a bequest or a charitable gift annuity to the Leave No Trace Center. |
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A valuable resource for any Leave No Trace educator! The book is divided into the seven principles and has multiple activities for each principle. A great way to teach kids and adults how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly!
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Offer Lasts Through the Month of May!
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