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You've probably heard the term "Leave No Trace" before, but do you really know what it means? In this I Didn't Know That! mini-series, the National Park Service teams up with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to explore Leave No Trace and the 7 guiding Principles that help keep our outdoor spaces enjoyable for generations to come.
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You’ve probably heard the phrase Leave No Trace before. But what does it really mean? We've teamed up with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to walk you through how to practice Leave No Trace to help keep our outdoor spaces beautiful for generations to come.
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With over 300 million trips to parks each year, that is a lot of people sharing our public lands. We can all do our part to be considerate of others and share the trail to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to enjoy these places. Afterall, the outdoors are for everyone!
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The natural world is full of fascinating finds that awe us with their beauty and intrigue. From colorful rocks and seashells to artifacts, feathers, and fossils. While you may be tempted to bring these items home with you, please follow Leave No Trace Principle #4 and leave them where you find them. Find out why in this I Didn't Know That! article.
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You’ve seen it before. You’re walking along a trail or path, when all of a sudden - BAM - a mud puddle is taking up the entire width of it. What is the most Leave No Trace thing to do? Find out in this I Didn't Know That! article in collaboration with Leave No Trace.
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Each park is unique in its environment and recreational activities. Planning is key to a safe, successful, and enjoyable park visit. Discover how to "Plan Like a Park Ranger" and embrace Leave No Trace Principle #1: Plan Ahead and Prepare.
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Winter, spring, summer, fall—wildfires can happen at any time. Are you prepared? Find out how to prepare yourself, your family, and your home in the event of a wildfire in your community.
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Light pollution affects our ability to see the stars and it's harmful to nocturnal animals and migratory birds. Find out how you can dim your lights to help protect dark night skies and the wildlife that depends on them.
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While winter weather may make you want to cozy up indoors, it's a great time to explore nature in your national parks. Check out these tips for exploring nature in winter so that you're prepared for your next adventure.
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Nature's calling... now what?! Going to the bathroom outdoors doesn't have to be scary. In this I Didn't Know That! with Leave No Trace we explore how to dispose of waste properly.
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Parks offer us the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitats. Parks aren’t zoos! The wildlife can be unpredictable and dangerous if you get too close. Your safety, as well as the safety of wildlife, depends on good judgment and following safe wildlife viewing guidelines.
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Having a campfire can be a fun part of an outdoor trips! But, with 80-90% of wildfires each year caused by humans, we all need to do our part to make sure every campfire is handled responsibly. Find out what you should do before, during, and after having a campfire to stay safe and minimize campfire impacts.
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It's that time of year again... as you plan this year's gardens save a plot for native plants! Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites we eat each day and they need your help. Find out how you can help pollinators in your garden and beyond.
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Acknowledgements and Resources
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Spending three weeks as an Artist-In-Residence living, hiking, and writing in Valles Caldera was an incredible gift. The writing I’ve included here is just the beginning, there are so many more stories to write and tell. I hope to return and to continue. But for now, I’d like to thank all the staff who did so much to make me feel at home.
Grand Portage National Monument
Civilian Conservation Corp Indian Division at Grand Portage
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The Commissioner of Indian Affairs under Herbert Hoover, concerned about the impact of the Great Depression on American Indians, suggested a modified Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) program be created eventually named the Civilian Conservation Corps-Indian Division (CCC-ID). The Consolidated Chippewa were the first Minnesota participants in the CCC-ID. The Grand Portage Band welcomed economic support because of a depressed fish market, their main source of income.
Valles Caldera National Preserve
"Nurturing a Land Ethic - In the Footsteps of Aldo Leopold" by Melissa Fu
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I have a not-so-secret agenda nestled in my stewardship of storytelling. I’d even call it a mission. My hope is that this work contributes to people articulating and nurturing their own personal versions of the land ethic. What is the land ethic?
Pipestone National Monument
Pipestone National Monument Cultural Landscape
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The quarrying of catlinite, or pipestone, remains an important cultural tradition for many individuals and Native American tribal nations. After extraction, the pipestone is carved into pipes for ceremonial use and smaller pieces are often carved into other objects. The Pipestone National Monument landscape preserves the history of quarrying, the CCC-ID, and land rights, and continues to protect access to the landscape and its resources for quarrying and ceremonies.
Oregon National Historic Trail
Auto Tour Route Interpretive Guides: Oregon Trail
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Download one of these booklets and begin your state by state trail adventure! The Auto Tour Route (ATR) guides provide an overview of local trail history while giving driving directions to suggested points of interest along the trail. There are auto tour route guides available for the trail across MO, KS, NE, CO, ID, WY, WA, & OR.
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Standing on what would soon be the ocean floor again, it felt like I’d stumbled upon a secret no one had ever told me. Across rocky intertidal sites at Golden Gate and Point Reyes National Seashore, I saw colorful claws from a few crabs, who seemed to be happy to be getting some sun. I knew the intertidal stole my heart when I saw a baby ochre star nestled beside a much larger purple ochre star. There were also anemones smaller than quarters, and some larger than my hand!
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The NPS Structural Fire Academy held its first training at the Boise Fire Department training facility in Boise, ID. Previously, the course was hosted at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona. Over the years that Glen Canyon NRA hosted the academy, the team was instrumental in conducting fire academies and improving the NPS Structural Fire training program. The academy was moved to Boise, ID to be closer to the program’s headquarters.