Inspire Others to Travel Sustainably
Be legendary and sustainable in your travels. How do you leave no trace? Maybe your reusable water bottle is (literally) attached to your hip or you travel with six bikes […]
Be legendary and sustainable in your travels. How do you leave no trace? Maybe your reusable water bottle is (literally) attached to your hip or you travel with six bikes […]
Hunting in Colorado is not just about the kill. Where licensing regulates most game hunting, there’s a code of ethics that goes along with it. In what is known as […]
It’s pretty cool that in Spanish Peaks Country, chances of running into wildlife are high. As amazing as these encounters can seem, we have to remember that all animal encounters, […]
When visiting Spanish Peaks Country, one of the best things you can do to protect the environment is to carry your own reusable bottle. It’s easy and more affordable than […]
Campfires are so wonderful. They’re the reason so many of us even choose to camp. However, with current drought conditions in the West, it’s imperative to be fire smart when camping. Minimize Fire Impacts is Principle #5 of Leave No Trace’s 7 Principles, but what does that even mean?
As silly as this topic may seem, there IS a proper way to poop outdoors to minimize your impact. And with more people recreating outdoors than ever before, improper waste disposal can really pile up.
Water is a vital resource for all living things and is sparse in Colorado. This is why conserving our water and protecting our outdoor water sources is so important. Want to be wiser with water?
When you are recreating outdoors, you need to consider the impact you’re leaving behind. Disposing of your waste properly helps protect the water, the wildlife, and other people.
Respecting the wildlife in our area is of the utmost importance and that’s why it’s a Leave No Trace principle. To keep yourself safe and protect the wildlife around you, follow these tips.
The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace are a framework for making good decisions outdoors.
Winter in Huerfano County is full of exciting outdoor recreation and it’s important to be prepared. Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has some tips.
It really takes all of us to conserve our beautiful outdoor spaces and wildlife areas. Leave No Trace while visiting Spanish Peaks Country and keep it beautiful for generations.
Leave No Trace while visiting Spanish Peaks Country and keep it beautiful for generations. We make it easy by providing these Leave No Trace principles.
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Here are some ways you can help keep Colorado’s trails intact. Know before you go. Proper planning helps to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable hike while minimizing your […]
Encounters with wildlife inspire tall tales and long moments of wonder. Unfortunately, wildlife in Colorado face threats from loss and fragmentation of habitat, invasive species, pollution and disease. Protected lands […]
Minimize Campfire Impacts – Having Safe & Responsible Campfires Many outdoor spaces in Colorado have been impacted by the careless use of fires and the demand for firewood. Campfires are […]
No matter how it’s said, “where’s the bathroom?” is an important question, especially in the outdoors. Where there is no official bathroom, answering “the call” involves a bit of pre-planning, […]
Our communities love sharing their wealth of natural beauty and outdoor experiences with you, which is why you’ll find us eager to recommend an awesome trail or our favorite place […]
It may be that nature suddenly is calling to so many who are new to the outdoors. Or, maybe it’s that many of us who used to pick up other people’s trash are […]
Our communities love sharing their wealth of natural beauty and outdoor experiences with you. All we ask is that you have an amazing time while showing our lands and people […]
In partnership with Leave No Trace and the Colorado Office of Tourism / Care for Colorado program. © 1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org
In partnership with Leave No Trace and the Colorado Office of Tourism / Care for Colorado program. © 1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org
In partnership with Leave No Trace and the Colorado Office of Tourism / Care for Colorado program. © 1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org
Tree carving is nothing new. People have been leaving their mark in this way for most of history. Once, it was a tool for telling our story, for letting others […]