Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy nature's beauty. Who doesn't love the great outdoors, am I right? While it can be ...

Since COVID-19 sent everyone home to self-isolate inside, Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee has witnessed a different kind of phenomenon. “More people have started taking advantage of time ...

Eric Grothaus can rattle off a list of the detritus he’s found when he camps. Some of it is ubiquitous. Some of it is just plain weird. “We’ve found car parts,” he says. “A couple weeks ago, we found ...

Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsy type or a budding nature lover, practicing “Leave No Trace” principles will maintain outdoor spaces and their beauty for everyone. Leave No Trace principles are ...

Nothing seems quite as “Colorado” as a backpack trip to a high-alpine lake in one of our congressionally-protected wilderness areas: clear water, pristine meadows, wildlife descending at dusk to drink ...

The seven Leave No Trace Principles are more than just a handy list for recreating responsibly in the outdoors, they’re required reading for anyone spending time outside. But at face value the list is ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Responsible ...

The principles of leave no trace should be known and followed by anyone who spends time in the outdoors. They are basic conservation practices that help ensure that the wild places we love will stay ...