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1. Plan Ahead and Prepare

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare

Good Planning Before Heading Out   Good planning and preparing for a trip in the backcountry or frontcountry helps to reach an adventure goal safely and enjoyably. Poor planning often results in a miserable experience as well as damage to...

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2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

The goal of any outdoor trip is to move through natural areas while avoiding damage to the land or waterways. To achieve this goal, it is important to understand how travel impacts nature. Travel damage occurs when surface vegetation or tiny...

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4. Leave What you Find

4. Leave What you Find

Allow others the pleasure of discovery by leaving rocks, plants, archaeological artifacts and other objects of interest as you find them. Campsites Leave areas as you found them. Do not dig trenches for tents or build lean-tos, tables, chairs or...

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6. Respect Wildlife

6. Respect Wildlife

Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just to have a “better look.” Always observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee. Large groups often cause more damage to the...

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7. Be Considerate of Others

7. Be Considerate of Others

One of the most important components of outdoor ethics is to maintain courtesy toward others. It helps everyone enjoy their outdoor experience. Many people come to the outdoors to listen to nature and to enjoy the benefits of this calm...

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