![]() Why Leave No Trace? Olympic belongs to all of us. It also belongs to future generations of Americans. In order to preserve Olympic's wild character, protect its plants and wildlife and protect recreation opportunities, all of us should take care when traveling within Olympic. Our actions can cause lasting impacts such as permanent vegetation damage, harm to wildlife, human waste problems as well as impacting the experience of other visitors. The Leave No Trace Principles are not regulations. They are guidelines meant to help wilderness users to make informed decisions in the wilderness so that they may leave the area as beautiful and as natural as they found it. When you are on the trail or in camp, please take the time to think about your actions and how they might affect or impair wildlife, plants, rivers, lakes, fish or other visitors. Please read through the Leave No Trace Principles so you can help you protect YOUR wilderness. You can make a conscious choice to be responsible for the preservation of your wilderness park. There's only one Olympic. Its health is in your hands. Olympic's Seven Principles
2. Camp and Travel On Durable Surfaces
When off-trail, spread out your use.
3. Dispose of Waste Properly Pack it in, pack it out.
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
The Campsite Check Strive to leave the wilderness as you found it, or better.
Education
Educating students and clients in Leave No Trace ethics and practices is critical for preserving Olympic's wilderness character now and for future generations. Please have your participants watch the Leave No Trace video prior to their trip. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics at LNT.org also has a variety of educational materials available. Ask the Wilderness Information Centers for a DVD of the video. Click here for a free online Leave No Trace Awareness Course. Instructor-led courses are also available. LNT.org offers a variety of teaching resources as well. ![]() ![]() LNT.org Leave No Trace? Bigfoot has been doing it for years. Take the Bigfoot Challenge. |
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Last updated: September 7, 2020