Leaders, here is a great FREE tool that will help you integrate public science projects with Conservation Good Turn opportunities. In 2007, a group of researchers were looking for a [...]

Leave No Trace education can be fun and meaningful! These free resources come from our most popular curricula. We’re always working on something new, so check back often for fresh [...]

Background: this form was previously used at the Pack and Troop level to assist the Outdoor Activity Coordinators in tracking who is able to assist with teaching LNT principles to [...]

Leaders, here is a FREE resource that lets you Discover the Forest. Using a simple “Rainy Day”, “Last Minute Activity”, and “Free Activity” button, you can quickly identify outdoor activities [...]

What Are Trail Markers Used For? Trails just don’t spontaneously appear. They are planned, built and blazed so people can travel safely from trailhead to summit and beyond. The purpose [...]

There are multiple techniques to hang a bear bag, but when I first learned the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) method, it’s been my favorite option. The PCT method is actually [...]

I’m Steven, a backpacker who is a little too obsessed with gear. I talk about backpacking gear, tips, tricks, technology, ultralight and traditional load-outs, epic trips and more. A little [...]

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TREAD PRINCIPLES Travel Responsibly on land by staying on designated roads, trails and area. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross streams only at designated fords. [...]

Respect Wildlife means… Putting the well being of wildlife ahead of your own wishes. Even the best intentions can cause harm. When you disturb wildlife, animals can become stressed and [...]