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Cape Lookout National Seashore
Leave No Trace

Outdoor ethics require that visitors to the area try to leave as few traces of their visit as possible. While not regulations, the seven Leave No Trace principles will help you to preserve the park's unique values for other visitors, both today and in the future.

  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

To learn more about these principles check out the Leave No Trace website.

Sand dollar  

Did You Know?
Sand dollars are living animals. If you find one that is brown and fuzzy, leave it behind. If it is white and smooth it has already died, and you may keep it. Cape Lookout National Seashore

Last Updated: August 23, 2006 at 18:48 EST