Hike Like You Care: 7 Golden Rules for Outdoor Respect🌲

Heading into nature? Amazing. Just don’t be that person. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a first-time trailblazer, these 7 Leave No Trace tips will help you enjoy the outdoors without wrecking it for everyone else. 1. Plan Smarter. Check the trail, check the weather, check yourself. Smaller groups = less damage. Stick to single-file, and don’t go rogue with shortcuts. 2. Stay on Durable Ground. Mud? Walk through it. Gravel, snow, rock = fair game. If it crunches underfoot, you’re good. 3. Trash Stays with You. Banana peels, TP, even someone else’s wrapper? Pack it all out. Leave nothing behind—not even excuses. 4. Look, Don’t Loot. Rocks, flowers, old stuff—let them be. Your camera can handle the souvenirs. 5. Fires Aren’t Always a Vibe. Use a stove or existing fire ring. Burn only small, dead wood. Always drown it dead-out. 6. Watch Wildlife from a Distance. They don’t need snacks or selfies. Leash your pets and let wild animals stay wild. 7. Don’t Ruin the Vibe. Keep your volume down, follow the rules, and wear earth tones unless it’s hunting season (then wear neon, please). Let’s leave nature better than we found it. 🌿 #Sports #Hiking #LeaveNoTrace