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Leave No Trace
 
Leave No Trace

LNT

The Leave No Trace program is a national education program that promotes minimum impact practices for human-powered recreationists. The goal of the Leave No Trace program is to promote a consistent, unified message based around the seven Leave No Trace principles.

The Leave No Trace Principles of outdoor ethics form the framework of Leave No Trace's message. Threre are seven core principles:

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly 
  4. Leave What You Find 
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife 
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors 

For more information on Leave No Trace principles, visit the LNT website. more...

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Did You Know?
Dogs are not permitted on any park trails or on the summer shuttle. This allows for more frequent wildlife sightings, ensures that other visitors and wildlife will not be annoyed or frightened by dogs, and saves cleanup on trails. You can take dogs on leashes on US Forest Service trails.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST