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Outdoor Ethics
Outdoor Ethics
Leave No Trace is a non-profit organization focused on the current and future well-being of our outdoor, natural world. They believe that we can cultivate a sustainable relationship with the planet through science, stewardship, and education; however, “care, responsibility and stewardship for the outdoors is not a new idea. Many Native American and Indigenous cultures teach and embody stewardship values, and have done so for eons.”
The organization developed the Leave No Trace Seven Principles to communicate helpful information for anyone visiting the outdoors. These principles can help guide you to making more informed and ethical decisions when recreating outdoors.
Read more about the history of Leave No Trace here.
Leave No Trace 7 Principles
Leave No Trace 7 Principles
DID YOU KNOW that those trained in Leave No Trace are 5X more likely to protect nature and go on to educate around 256 others in their lifetime?
DID YOU KNOW that those trained in Leave No Trace are 5X more likely to protect nature and go on to educate around 256 others in their lifetime?
Leave No Trace 101 is just one of the organization’s free training courses you can take to expand your knowledge on outdoor safety and ethics. It only takes 30-45 minutes to complete!
National Advocacy
National Advocacy
Use your voice to help support policies and causes that protect the outdoors & its inhabitants! These organizations usually have written templates ready to be sent to government officials and representatives - all you need to do is add your signature.
"Protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow."
Focus: Issues affecting birds, wildlife, and their habitats.
"Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.”
Focus: Climate & energy; lands, air, water & wildlife; and, people & justice.
"On a mission to create a more equitable outdoors.”
Focus: Outdoor equity, the places we love, and climate action.
Self -Planning Tools
Self -Planning Tools
Tackle it on your own! Here are the tools and resources I like to use in my own research.
Finding Campsites & Overnight Accommodation
Finding Campsites & Overnight Accommodation
Recreation.gov: U.S. government’s reservation system for over 14 federal agencies, including the National Parks & Forests Services.
Reserve America: Owned and operated by Aspira™, an industry-leading provider of outdoor recreation software and marketing solutions. Widely adopted by private campgrounds as well as regional and federal government conservation and park agencies.
Airbnb: Unique lodging with most amenities, including but not limited to treehouses, glamping structures, cabins, school buses.
HipCamp: Similar platform to Airbnb with a focus on the outdoor and camping experience. These listings can include some unique lodging and buildings, but also camping sites. Amenities range!
Campendium: Crowdsourced listings reviews for primitive and dispersed campsites, public and private campgrounds, public land for boondocking, etc. This site also labels dump and water stations.
iOverlander: Another crowdsourced database featuring even more amenities.
Trails & Hiking
Trails & Hiking
AllTrails: Crowdsourced listings and reviews for trails and hiking, backpacking, horseback riding routes, and more.
National Parks Service: Sort through trails in the United States by destination or trail.
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