The future of wilderness camping, hikes and other sustainable outdoor recreation depends on more people adopting what’s known as Leave No Trace principles.
Wilderness conservation requires us to carry more than our packs into wild places. A thoughtful frame of mind and understanding of outdoor ethics are also essential.
From now until Earth Day, we invite you to read our daily staff tips on how you can make a difference for wildlands.
My favorite way to experience wilderness is in the company of a canine friend. Over the years, I have explored many wild areas — always in the company of my dogs. Bringing our dogs along on backcountry adventures is non-negotiable to many of us, but it does raise a couple of challenges when thinking about trying to leave no impact on the places we visit. Here are a couple ideas I follow:
