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Please do NOT stack cairns when you come to visit the wilderness. That is all.
#LeaveNOTrace #None #AlwaysLeaveThingsBetterThanYouFoundThem #YoureEndangeringThroughHikers #TheyDependOnCairnsForWayfinding #FigureItOut #Hiking #Mountains #Wilderness #CommonSense #TrailEtiquette #YoureNoArtist #BeachesUsedToBeBeautifulToo
So, my fiance has made a pretty solid point last night that I want a wider audience's opinions on.
We were talking about rock cairns. Ya know those stacked rocks that appear on hiking trails and on beaches. Those are rock cairns.
I absolutely hate them whenever I see them and will tear them down, but my fiance asked why?
And I have two good and one bad reason it seems.
The first good reason is to protect aquatic life. A lot of rock cairns are built in shallow creeks and streams which disrupts the habitat of crawdads and hellbenders. First it takes away their hiding spots and second the cairns often fall over and crush hellbenders to death an already endangered species.
Second is for trail safety reasons. I know out west they often use rock cairns as official trail markers in the dessert. But often folks will see the trail cairn and then make their own until the whole area is unnavigable and risks hikers getting lost.
But my third and weakest reason is a general militant adherence to leave no trace and this is where my fiance called me out.
Leave no trace is not really for environmental protection reasons. It is for us to maintain the illusion of pristine nature for other people to enjoy. Yet, it is not pristine by virtue of being a maintained or frequented trail. Our presence has disrupted the natural world of that trail far more than a rock cairn has.
So that is my question for everyone. Why should we not build rock cairns on dry land when it doesn't risk getting a hiker lost?
#nature #hiking #leavenotrace #environment #camping #outdoors #debate
#Dartmoor September 2009, a communal breakfast to remember and cooking some Bannock for the group. #LeaveNoTrace #food
Die skandinavischen Landschaften vereinen alles, was man als #naturelover liebt und schätzt, weshalb ich nach 2 Jahren nach dem #Kungsleden Trip wieder zurückkehren musste.
Schier unendliche Weiten, raue Berge, tolle Flora-Farben (v.a. jetzt im Herbst), dramatische Wetter-Umschwünge - 1h vorher waren wir noch im dichten Nebel und Regen - sowie das unvergleichliche Gefühl, dass man schon nach wenigen Minuten nach Tour-Beginn zu Gast in einer Region sein darf, wo noch alles in Ordnung zu sein scheint.
#silentsunday #norway #rondane #nationalpark #leavenotrace #nature #mountains #mountainlovers #hiking #trekking #outdoor
I really recommend Debra Granik's 2018 film Leave No Trace. I watched it because it has a cameo by one of my favorite musicians, relatively unsung Portland OR genius Michael Hurley, singing his beautiful song O My Stars, but it's excellent and worth watching in itself. It's a gentle but hard hitting story about the emotional tolls homelessness and PTSD take on families and especially children and the damage that carceral state social service institutions do to exacerbate everything.
#LeaveNoTrace #DebraGranik #Movies #PortlandOR #MichaelHurley
#PownalME - #BradburyMountainStatePark Selected as 2026 Leave No Trace Spotlight
Community Events Set for September 3–5
Three days of activities will bring together #LeaveNoTrace, #MaineStateParks, volunteers, and community partners to celebrate and care for one of Maine's treasured outdoor spaces.
Pownal (August 25, 2026) - "The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry #DACF announced today that Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal has been selected as a 2026 Leave No Trace Spotlight, bringing three days of community events, outdoor education, and hands-on #stewardship to the park and surrounding area September 3-5, 2026.
"The Leave No Trace Spotlight program recognizes outdoor spaces across the country that can benefit from increased community engagement and collective care. During the Spotlight, the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will work alongside Maine State Parks staff, volunteers, and local partners to provide opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels to learn practical ways to protect the places where they recreate.
" 'Bradbury Mountain is a place people return to again and again, to hike, bike, gather with family, take in the view, and enjoy being outside,' said #ChrisSilsbee, Manager of Bradbury Mountain State Park. 'Being selected as a Leave No Trace Spotlight gives us a great opportunity to bring the community together, have some fun, and put stewardship into action. Whether you join us for trivia, sit around the campfire, or spend Saturday working on a trail, there’s a way for everyone to be part of it.'
"Activities begin Thursday evening in #FreeportME and continue through Saturday at Bradbury Mountain State Park."
FMI:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEDACF/bulletins/426b84d
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #Stewardship #MaineEvents #MaineStateParks
When I'm murdered by a car, don't put up a ghost bike shrine in my honor, or I will come back to haunt you.
Leave no trace means leave no trace.
Ha! trust Beau Miles to spin this positivity
Ah, litter picking, the great sense of enormous wellbeing and rage combined. I, and you too, shouldn't be the ones going around clearing up after others. Even if it does feel and look good after you cleared an area of litter.
It really saddened me, and pisses me off, that there's so much insolent, I don't care, what is it to you, not my problem of dumping of litter. I've seen people right next to me open up a car door, dump out the packaging of junk food and then drive off while looking right at me, with a bin about 10m or less away.
Was the reason why you went out into the public, where you can enjoy the great beautiful outdoors and nature while having a picnic, because the local tip (garage dump) was closed? That the only reason I can see why you left it looking like a tip, clearly not because you want the nature and your future to still be a stunning place for yourself and others to enjoy for years to come.
Sigh.
#Litter #LeaveNoTrace #BinIt #PackInPackOut #CleanUpAfterYourself
Wasdale residents say they're in a constant fight against fly-camping, litter and blocked roads, per the BBC.
The likes of Malham and Burnsall aren't far behind.
Love the Dales? Treat them properly: no trace, no fires, park with sense. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c932e37lq7zo
Well the run didn't remove the depression and sadness of how dirty the yUK has become. People really don't care anymore do they. I tried for most of this week to ignore it, but what I saw last night, just tipped me over.
Going out on a run on the mainland, I would sometimes come back with a bit of litter, a wrapper of some sort and now and again a drink bottle/can. Everything could easily fit in a dog poop bag and a side pocket of my running vest. We rarely had to do any litter picking when parked up for a night and if we did it would be a small amount.
Since arriving into the yUK every time we parked up, we litter picked and witnessed overflowing bins. Last night at a location where people clearly come for hikes or to sit and enjoy their chippy tea. I've just done a litter pick and put a bag full into the provided bin.
A young couple had their take away in their car, open the door and dumped their litter, under 10m away from the bin. And they drove off, I jumped out of HQ and made a clear show of what I was doing but they were not looking as they speed away. A bit later on the last bio break for the mutts for the night, I picked up 4 1L bottles someone else had just dumped.
On today's run I could have filled two 30+ liters bin bags with the amount of litter laying about, heck even broken car parts, just why!?!
Fecking depressing, I'm not saying that the mainland is spotless, they got their dirty spots too and fly tipping, but at least it doesn't feel like you are running through a garbage dump when out and about.
#Litter #Plodding #LeaveNoTrace #PackInPackOut #Trailrunning #Running #RunnersOfMastodon #RunningwithDogs #BarefootRunning
Laws Every Scout Should Know
Being a Scout means more than camping, hiking, and earning merit badges. Scouts are also expected to be good citizens who understand the rules and laws that help keep our communities safe and fair. While Scouts are not expected to be lawyers, learning about important laws can help them become informed and responsible leaders. 1. The Scout Law and the Law of the Land The Scout Law teaches Scouts to be Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, […]https://troop161ma.wordpress.com/2026/06/26/laws-every-scout-should-know/
The Bear Habitat den meeting teaches outdoor skills 🌲
Bears practice trail safety, hiking, and Leave No Trace 🙂
Wildlife observation and games keep Scouts involved 🥾
Learn more: https://scoutermom.com/50158/bear-habitat-den-meeting-plan/
Change the environment for the better, enjoy the environment, but leave no trace ♥️
#worldenvironmentday #leavenotrace
https://www.europesays.com/ch/68720/ Korea Hiking Center Recruits Participants for Yeongnam Alps 9-Peak Trekking Course #9PeakTraverse #Alps #Gajisan #HikingCourse #KoreaHikingAndTrekkingSupportCenter #KoreaTrekking #LeaveNoTrace #NationalMiryangHikingSchool #YeongnamAlps
I know I posted this over on IG, but the people it needs to reach are mainly over there. If you are on IG please like it to help it reach more.
I just visited Hautacamp and a "Skoda We Love Cycling" plastic sticker on the road is still there and breaking up and bits of it is spread all over this beautiful Pyrenees mountain.
I hope that we can get them to come and clean up what's left and hopefully they will in the future not leave litter like that around.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXuM2tjCJon
#WeLoveCycling #TourDeFrance #Cycling #Biketooter #Plastic #Polution #MicroPlastic #Skoda #LeaveNoTrace #PackInPackOut
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but memories. Let's work together to preserve and protect the beauty of our natural playgrounds. 🌍 #LeaveNoTrace
Left behind..... #leaveNOtrace #thursday #litter
Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #TheAscent #GetontheBus #LeaveNoTrace 6 Near-Perfect Drama Movies That No One Remembers Today http://dlvr.it/TRqygp
Sad to see our park signs treated like this. Public lands deserve respect and we should take care of what belongs to all of us. From a Scenic Overlook in Southern #Appalachia 🌲🪧
I think I am able to read enough to find a forest ranger's name that I can research and add to #WikiTree for #genealogy.
https://www.europesays.com/2687653/ BLUETTI Brings Together Texas Instruments, Covestro, Leave No Trace at CES 2026 to Explore the Future of Clean Energy #BLUETTI #CleanEnergy #Energy #EnergyStorage #EricSaks #IndependentEnergy #LeaveNoTrace #TexasInstruments
"Our custom #bikes and gear reflect our dirt intentions and we #LeaveNoTrace to keep it all sustainable. Our #bikepacking #commons weaves us together and forms the grounds of this community. We all help maintain our commons first and foremost by riding."
Important piece by Josh Meissner about how #Komoot betrayed the commons and what the bikepacking community must learn from it.
Picked up #litter that I spotted while walking to get my tea thermos refilled. I always carry some gloves & a bag to pickup litter because there's always some litter to pickup - almost everywhere. Humans aren't as respectful or as responsible as they need to be - with nature/the environment.
2023. Using my #cane to pull out a toy that was dropped by someone into #SwanLake.
#CaneFishing #LitterRemoval #PeopleWithDisabilities #Saanich #NatureSanctuary #LeaveNoTrace #NatureSteward #NatureGuardian #PickUpLitter #VictoriaBC #BirdEstuary #YYJ #NaturePark #ParksInSaanich #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW
#SilentSunday
At one of many free #wilderness #RecreationalSites on the #AliceLakeLoop #backroads route.
I prefer backroads sites to staffed, groomed camping sites. There's loads of awesome recreational spots all over #VancouverIsland. The more isolated spots are on the East Coast & North Island. South Island spots are nice too but they get far too busy for me to enjoy in warmer months. Many spots in North Island are still fairly empty, even in mid-Summer.
#AliceLake #BackroadAdventures #campfire #FreeCampsites #LeaveNoTrace #VanIsle #ExploreMore #RoadTrips #nature #lake #mountains #fire #GetOutside #SilentSunday #Winter #PacificNorthwest #PNW
If you carry it up, carry it down.
Respect nature. Leave no trace. ✊💧 #TakeItDown #LeaveNoTrace #Litter
#Maine - Autumn Adventure Day at #BradburyMountainStatePark
Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: 528 Hallowell Road, #PownalME
State Park: #BradburyMountain
Event Type: #NatureExploration, Special Event
"Join us for a full day of family-friendly fun featuring #LeaveNoTrace principles. Our Autumn Adventure festival will lead you through a wide range of fall activities throughout the entire park. Come experience fall crafts, hands-on learning demonstrations, and guided hikes while practicing minimum impact on the outdoors."
Activities Include:
- 10:00 AM Language of Nature walk to the summit
- A guided 2-hour hike with Maine Guide and Maine Naturalist Jeanne Christy. - 11:00 AM Maine Wilderness and Rescue guided hike and demonstration of mountain rescue at the Quarry
- 12:00 PM Amazing Adaptations presented by the Maine Center for Wildlife.
- 1:00 PM Nature as my Muse presented by the Maine Center for Wildlife
- 3:00 PM Leave No Trace Principles presented by Maine Leave No Trace Advocate Tom O'Brien
- 3:30 PM Leave No Trace Trail of Treats: A self-guided hike through the Seven Principles
- 5:00 PM Fire lightning with hot dogs and s'mores
- 7:00 PM Outdoor movie
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/bradbury_trail_conditions.shtml
Cost:
Free with Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $4. Adult Non-Resident = $6. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Maine Seniors and Children under 5 are free.
#SolarPunkSunday #MaineParks
#MaineEvents #Maine #Nature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime