Initial State Park Research Findings

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, in conjunction with Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails and Colorado State University, initiated a Leave No Trace-focused study involving three different state parks in Wyoming in 2012. The goal of the research was to explore the potential efficacy of Leave No Trace in state park settings.

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5 Tips for Predicting Outdoor Weather
  
The advent of easily accessible and increasingly accurate weather data has made planning for a day or weekend trip much less worrisome. However, we don't always have websites and gadgets at our disposal. This leaves us to wonder, "How did people ever predict oncoming weather without these modern conveniences"...
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Your Backyard  

Each month the Center conducts training across the country. Find out when Leave No Trace will be in your backyard this July/August.

Learn from our team about proper outdoor ethics when going hunting or on road trip, see photos from their adventures through our social media accounts!
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Conservation Foundation Finds Value in Leave No Trace Partnership

Williamson County is fairly new to the intricacies of the Endangered Species Act. A strong local property rights tradition, an instinctive community impulse to push back on mandates from Federal Agencies but with a need to allow public access might seem an unusual combination leading to a Leave No Trace solution. But Leave No Trace is the solution

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42.5 million Americans (15% of the U.S. population) went camping in 2011. 
Source: Outdoor Industry Association Participation Study 
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      The Situation: Leash Laws

For years you have been going to the same local park to hike with your dog, where dogs are allowed to be off-leash. Since your dog is stuck indoors all day while you are at work, you love to let him run free. One day you decide to go to a new park across town and upon arrival -without a leash -  you are greeted by the following sign at the trailhead. Email us with your answer of what you would do in this situation!
Here's what our members AND staff had to say
about the June situation. 
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      Tech Tip: Canine Comfort 
 
Hiking with your dog?  When your dog first wears a backpack, be sure that the strap behind the dog's front legs does not rub against the back of his/her legs. This can be very uncomfortable for the dog as it can rub their skin raw if the chest strap is too tight. Let the dog carry it's own food and water, but be sure to keep him/her comfortable.
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Apply to be a Leave No Trace Master Educator Course Provider 
 
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for interested parties to be official Leave No Trace Master Educator Course Providers. The Center is interested in institutions or organizations that have verifiable experience in successfully teaching and instructing Leave No Trace outdoor skills and ethics. 
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Member Deal on Grand
Hammocks
 
Get outdoors and celebrate National Hammock Day on July 22nd! 

Use promo code LNT-GT to get 10% your hammock from partner, Grand Trunk.
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The Leave No Trace PEAK Packs 
are On Sale! 
 
This pack has six pre-made lesson plans to teach Leave No Trace. They are designed for ages 6 to 12, but all ages can enjoy these fun, engaging activities! All supplies to teach the lessons are included! Normally $49.95, for the month of July,
the PEAK Pack is $39.96! A 20% savings!

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics | P.O Box 997, Boulder, CO 80306 | 303.442.8222 | www.LNT.org