Trails are among the best ways to experience the outdoors, but they need maintenance to ensure they remain in good condition and are available for people to use.
Trails help people to get out to wilderness without having to do much planning. There is no need to chart your own course when you can follow the trail and see where it leads.
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.
