Fact: Nature is actually amazing. And while it’s tempting to get out there and leave your mark on the world, when it comes to exploring nature, leaving no trace helps to preserve the outdoors for future generations. And if we love the outdoors, you can bet future generations will too. 
    
What does Leave No Trace mean? Leave No Trace (LNT) is a simple framework for creating minimum impact when exploring the outdoors to help keep the wilderness wild. Since nature is always shifting, the principles of LNT are continually examined and reshaped with the latest insights from biologists, land managers, and other leaders in outdoor education. 

We've teamed up with Teva to explore the best ways to practice leaving nature better than we found it. So grab your gear and let's explore our collective ways to leave no trace in the great outdoors. Make sure to check out our video together for more tips on making the impact here.

10 Ways to Leave Nature Better Than You Found It

1. Stay on trail. 
Staying on course means you’re putting your best foot forward. Yes, trails inherently leave a trace, but they also ensure foot traffic has as little impact on the land as possible by limiting the foot traffic to one area. Going off trail can damage fragile soil and ecosystems that take millions of years to develop, so stay on the trail, and let “off the beaten path” just be a metaphor when it comes to exploring nature.

2. Don’t pick wildflowers. 
You may belong among the wildflowers, but wildflowers are also an important part of the ecosystem because their seeds, nectar, and pollen all support pollinators, birds, and small animals. Picking flowers will prevent them from going to seed, which is essential for many flowers to keep growing year after year. Stop and smell the wildflowers, but leave them be so they can do their job. 

3. No stacking rocks. 
In the same way wildflowers support their ecosystem, so do rocks. Many important insects and animals call rocks their home, living underneath them. When you move them, it destroys their home. When it comes to leaving no trace, forget the idea of “leaving no stone unturned.” Take a peek, but leave those rocks be. 

4. Pick up trash. 
Whether it’s your trash or someone else’s, the impact of litter is great. Not only can it pollute waterways and injure birds and animals, but it can also create a safety hazard when animals begin to seek out human food. Go the extra mile: if you see trash, pick it up and dispose of it properly to ensure you help leave no trace.

5. Dispose of waste properly. Pack it in. Pack it out. 
The message here is simple: whatever you bring in, pack it and take it out with you. The wrapper from your snack? Pack it out. How about toilet paper or napkins? Yup, pack that out and dispose of it in a waste bin. To make the best of your adventures, before you hit the trail, have a plan for waste management until you reach a waste bin.  

6. Respect wildlife. 
Wildlife is wild, which means observing it from a distance. It’s important not to feed animals and to avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, etc. And just like the importance of pack it in, pack it out, it’s important to understand that feeding animals can damage their health and alter their behaviors. Keep the wild—and the wildlife—wild by respecting it so you can enjoy nature together. 
 

7. Leave what you find. 
The best way to remember your favorite hike? Photograph it. The beautiful flowers, the amazing rocks, and the wildlife you saw from afar, all of those moments can be captured in a photo, leaving what you’ve discovered for others to enjoy. 

8. Volunteer. 
Trails don’t maintain themselves, and the ideas around leaving no trace don’t spread on their own. Volunteering with local organizations to help maintain trails and improve areas along your favorite trail is a great way to get involved. If you are looking to get involved by volunteering in your area, here is a great place to start. 
 

9. Make it generational. 
There’s nothing better than seeing new hikes and adventures through your kids’ eyes. In the same way you’ll teach them how to pitch a tent, the best places to camp, and some hiking hacks you’ve learned along the way, teaching your kids social responsibility is a great way to pass along Leave No Trace principles. Don’t take it from us: A recent study found that engaging in Leave No Trace lessons helped change kids’ “sense of connection to nature and likelihood to leave behind objects they found while outside.” 
 

10. Be mindful, present, and have a great time! 
Leaving no trace is a great practice in being mindful, and that mindfulness extends to your fellow explorers. Yield to others on the trail, take breaks and camp at designated areas, and last, but not least, let nature’s sounds be your playlist. Respecting others helps to ensure everyone has a great experience exploring the outdoors. 

You don’t have to be an outdoors expert to follow these top tips or to teach others how to leave nature better than you found it. So get out there and leave a mark on your memories but not on the outdoors. Generations to come will thank you as they continue to build core memories too.
 

Fact: Nature is actually amazing. And while it’s tempting to get out there and leave your mark on the world, when it comes to exploring nature, leaving no trace helps to preserve the outdoors for future generations. And if we love the outdoors, you can bet future generations will too. 
    
What does Leave No Trace mean? Leave No Trace (LNT) is a simple framework for creating minimum impact when exploring the outdoors to help keep the wilderness wild. Since nature is always shifting, the principles of LNT are continually examined and reshaped with the latest insights from biologists, land managers, and other leaders in outdoor education. 

We've teamed up with Teva to explore the best ways to practice leaving nature better than we found it. So grab your gear and let's explore our collective ways to leave no trace in the great outdoors. Make sure to check out our video together for more tips on making the impact here.

10 Ways to Leave Nature Better Than You Found It

1. Stay on trail. 
Staying on course means you’re putting your best foot forward. Yes, trails inherently leave a trace, but they also ensure foot traffic has as little impact on the land as possible by limiting the foot traffic to one area. Going off trail can damage fragile soil and ecosystems that take millions of years to develop, so stay on the trail, and let “off the beaten path” just be a metaphor when it comes to exploring nature.

2. Don’t pick wildflowers. 
You may belong among the wildflowers, but wildflowers are also an important part of the ecosystem because their seeds, nectar, and pollen all support pollinators, birds, and small animals. Picking flowers will prevent them from going to seed, which is essential for many flowers to keep growing year after year. Stop and smell the wildflowers, but leave them be so they can do their job. 

3. No stacking rocks. 
In the same way wildflowers support their ecosystem, so do rocks. Many important insects and animals call rocks their home, living underneath them. When you move them, it destroys their home. When it comes to leaving no trace, forget the idea of “leaving no stone unturned.” Take a peek, but leave those rocks be. 

4. Pick up trash. 
Whether it’s your trash or someone else’s, the impact of litter is great. Not only can it pollute waterways and injure birds and animals, but it can also create a safety hazard when animals begin to seek out human food. Go the extra mile: if you see trash, pick it up and dispose of it properly to ensure you help leave no trace.

5. Dispose of waste properly. Pack it in. Pack it out. 
The message here is simple: whatever you bring in, pack it and take it out with you. The wrapper from your snack? Pack it out. How about toilet paper or napkins? Yup, pack that out and dispose of it in a waste bin. To make the best of your adventures, before you hit the trail, have a plan for waste management until you reach a waste bin.  

6. Respect wildlife. 
Wildlife is wild, which means observing it from a distance. It’s important not to feed animals and to avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, etc. And just like the importance of pack it in, pack it out, it’s important to understand that feeding animals can damage their health and alter their behaviors. Keep the wild—and the wildlife—wild by respecting it so you can enjoy nature together. 
 

7. Leave what you find. 
The best way to remember your favorite hike? Photograph it. The beautiful flowers, the amazing rocks, and the wildlife you saw from afar, all of those moments can be captured in a photo, leaving what you’ve discovered for others to enjoy. 

8. Volunteer. 
Trails don’t maintain themselves, and the ideas around leaving no trace don’t spread on their own. Volunteering with local organizations to help maintain trails and improve areas along your favorite trail is a great way to get involved. If you are looking to get involved by volunteering in your area, here is a great place to start. 
 

9. Make it generational. 
There’s nothing better than seeing new hikes and adventures through your kids’ eyes. In the same way you’ll teach them how to pitch a tent, the best places to camp, and some hiking hacks you’ve learned along the way, teaching your kids social responsibility is a great way to pass along Leave No Trace principles. Don’t take it from us: A recent study found that engaging in Leave No Trace lessons helped change kids’ “sense of connection to nature and likelihood to leave behind objects they found while outside.” 
 

10. Be mindful, present, and have a great time! 
Leaving no trace is a great practice in being mindful, and that mindfulness extends to your fellow explorers. Yield to others on the trail, take breaks and camp at designated areas, and last, but not least, let nature’s sounds be your playlist. Respecting others helps to ensure everyone has a great experience exploring the outdoors. 

You don’t have to be an outdoors expert to follow these top tips or to teach others how to leave nature better than you found it. So get out there and leave a mark on your memories but not on the outdoors. Generations to come will thank you as they continue to build core memories too.
 

Fact: Nature is actually amazing. And while it’s tempting to get out there and leave your mark on the world, when it comes to exploring nature, leaving no trace helps to preserve the outdoors for future generations. And if we love the outdoors, you bet future generations will too.
    
What does Leave No Trace mean? Leave No Trace (LNT) is a simple framework for creating minimum impact when exploring the outdoors to help keep the wilderness wild. Since nature is always shifting, the principles of LNT are continually examined and reshaped with the latest insights from biologists, land managers, and other leaders in outdoor education. 

So grab your gear and let’s explore our top ten ways you can leave nature better than you found it by leaving no trace in the great outdoors.

10 Ways to Leave Nature Better Than You Found It

1. Stay on trail. 
Staying on course means you’re putting your best foot forward. Yes, trails inherently leave a trace, but they also ensure foot traffic has as little impact on the land as possible by limiting the foot traffic to one area. Going off trail can damage fragile soil and ecosystems that take millions of years to develop, so stay on the trail, and let “off the beaten path” just be a metaphor when it comes to exploring nature.

2. Don’t pick wildflowers. 
You may belong among the wildflowers, but wildflowers are also an important part of the ecosystem because their seeds, nectar, and pollen all support pollinators, birds, and small animals. Picking flowers will prevent them from going to seed, which is essential for many flowers to keep growing year after year. Stop and smell the wildflowers, but leave them be so they can do their job. 

3. No stacking rocks. 
In the same way wildflowers support their ecosystem, so do rocks. Many important insects and animals call rocks their home, living underneath them. When you move them, it destroys their home. When it comes to leaving no trace, forget the idea of “leaving no stone unturned.” Take a peek, but leave those rocks be. 

4. Pick up trash. 
Whether it’s your trash or someone else’s, the impact of litter is great. Not only can it pollute waterways and injure birds and animals, but it can also create a safety hazard when animals begin to seek out human food. Go the extra mile: if you see trash, pick it up and dispose of it properly to ensure you help leave no trace.

5. Dispose of waste properly. Pack it in. Pack it out. 
The message here is simple: whatever you bring in, pack it and take it out with you. The wrapper from your snack? Pack it out. How about toilet paper or napkins? Yup, pack that out and dispose of it in a waste bin. To make the best of your adventures, before you hit the trail, have a plan for waste management until you reach a waste bin.  

6. Respect wildlife. 
Wildlife is wild, which means observing it from a distance. It’s important not to feed animals and to avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, etc. And just like the importance of pack it in, pack it out, it’s important to understand that feeding animals can damage their health and alter their behaviors. Keep the wild—and the wildlife—wild by respecting it so you can enjoy nature together. 
 

7. Leave what you find. 
The best way to remember your favorite hike? Photograph it. The beautiful flowers, the amazing rocks, and the wildlife you saw from afar, all of those moments can be captured in a photo, leaving what you’ve discovered for others to enjoy. 

8. Volunteer. 
Trails don’t maintain themselves, and the ideas around leaving no trace don’t spread on their own. Volunteering with local organizations to help maintain trails and improve areas along your favorite trail is a great way to get involved. If you are looking to get involved by volunteering in your area, here is a great place to start. 
 

9. Make it generational. 
There’s nothing better than seeing new hikes and adventures through your kids’ eyes. In the same way you’ll teach them how to pitch a tent, the best places to camp, and some hiking hacks you’ve learned along the way, teaching your kids social responsibility is a great way to pass along Leave No Trace principles. Don’t take it from us: A recent study found that engaging in Leave No Trace lessons helped change kids’ “sense of connection to nature and likelihood to leave behind objects they found while outside.” 
 

10. Be mindful, present, and have a great time! 
Leaving no trace is a great practice in being mindful, and that mindfulness extends to your fellow explorers. Yield to others on the trail, take breaks and camp at designated areas, and last, but not least, let nature’s sounds be your playlist. Respecting others helps to ensure everyone has a great experience exploring the outdoors. 

You don’t have to be an outdoors expert to follow these top tips or to teach others how to leave nature better than you found it. So get out there and leave a mark on your memories but not on the outdoors. Generations to come will thank you as they continue to build core memories too.
 

Fact: Nature is actually amazing. And while it’s tempting to get out there and leave your mark on the world, when it comes to exploring nature, leaving no trace helps to preserve the outdoors for future generations. And if we love the outdoors, you bet future generations will too.
    
What does Leave No Trace mean? Leave No Trace (LNT) is a simple framework for creating minimum impact when exploring the outdoors to help keep the wilderness wild. Since nature is always shifting, the principles of LNT are continually examined and reshaped with the latest insights from biologists, land managers, and other leaders in outdoor education. 

We've teamed up with Teva to explore the best ways to practice leaving nature better than we found it. So grab your gear and let's explore our collective ways to leave no trace in the great outdoors. Make sure to check out our video together for more tips on making the impact here.

10 Ways to Leave Nature Better Than You Found It

1. Stay on trail. 
Staying on course means you’re putting your best foot forward. Yes, trails inherently leave a trace, but they also ensure foot traffic has as little impact on the land as possible by limiting the foot traffic to one area. Going off trail can damage fragile soil and ecosystems that take millions of years to develop, so stay on the trail, and let “off the beaten path” just be a metaphor when it comes to exploring nature.

2. Don’t pick wildflowers. 
You may belong among the wildflowers, but wildflowers are also an important part of the ecosystem because their seeds, nectar, and pollen all support pollinators, birds, and small animals. Picking flowers will prevent them from going to seed, which is essential for many flowers to keep growing year after year. Stop and smell the wildflowers, but leave them be so they can do their job. 

3. No stacking rocks. 
In the same way wildflowers support their ecosystem, so do rocks. Many important insects and animals call rocks their home, living underneath them. When you move them, it destroys their home. When it comes to leaving no trace, forget the idea of “leaving no stone unturned.” Take a peek, but leave those rocks be. 

4. Pick up trash. 
Whether it’s your trash or someone else’s, the impact of litter is great. Not only can it pollute waterways and injure birds and animals, but it can also create a safety hazard when animals begin to seek out human food. Go the extra mile: if you see trash, pick it up and dispose of it properly to ensure you help leave no trace.

5. Dispose of waste properly. Pack it in. Pack it out. 
The message here is simple: whatever you bring in, pack it and take it out with you. The wrapper from your snack? Pack it out. How about toilet paper or napkins? Yup, pack that out and dispose of it in a waste bin. To make the best of your adventures, before you hit the trail, have a plan for waste management until you reach a waste bin.  

6. Respect wildlife. 
Wildlife is wild, which means observing it from a distance. It’s important not to feed animals and to avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, etc. And just like the importance of pack it in, pack it out, it’s important to understand that feeding animals can damage their health and alter their behaviors. Keep the wild—and the wildlife—wild by respecting it so you can enjoy nature together. 
 

7. Leave what you find. 
The best way to remember your favorite hike? Photograph it. The beautiful flowers, the amazing rocks, and the wildlife you saw from afar, all of those moments can be captured in a photo, leaving what you’ve discovered for others to enjoy. 

8. Volunteer. 
Trails don’t maintain themselves, and the ideas around leaving no trace don’t spread on their own. Volunteering with local organizations to help maintain trails and improve areas along your favorite trail is a great way to get involved. If you are looking to get involved by volunteering in your area, here is a great place to start. 
 

9. Make it generational. 
There’s nothing better than seeing new hikes and adventures through your kids’ eyes. In the same way you’ll teach them how to pitch a tent, the best places to camp, and some hiking hacks you’ve learned along the way, teaching your kids social responsibility is a great way to pass along Leave No Trace principles. Don’t take it from us: A recent study found that engaging in Leave No Trace lessons helped change kids’ “sense of connection to nature and likelihood to leave behind objects they found while outside.” 
 

10. Be mindful, present, and have a great time! 
Leaving no trace is a great practice in being mindful, and that mindfulness extends to your fellow explorers. Yield to others on the trail, take breaks and camp at designated areas, and last, but not least, let nature’s sounds be your playlist. Respecting others helps to ensure everyone has a great experience exploring the outdoors. 

You don’t have to be an outdoors expert to follow these top tips or to teach others how to leave nature better than you found it. So get out there and leave a mark on your memories but not on the outdoors. Generations to come will thank you as they continue to build core memories too.
 

Fact: Nature is actually amazing. And while it’s tempting to get out there and leave your mark on the world, when it comes to exploring nature, leaving no trace helps to preserve the outdoors for future generations. And if we love the outdoors, you bet future generations will too.
    
What does Leave No Trace mean? Leave No Trace (LNT) is a simple framework for creating minimum impact when exploring the outdoors to help keep the wilderness wild. Since nature is always shifting, the principles of LNT are continually examined and reshaped with the latest insights from biologists, land managers, and other leaders in outdoor education. 

So grab your gear and let’s explore our top ten ways you can leave nature better than you found it by leaving no trace in the great outdoors.

10 Ways to Leave Nature Better Than You Found It

1. Stay on trail. 
Staying on course means you’re putting your best foot forward. Yes, trails inherently leave a trace, but they also ensure foot traffic has as little impact on the land as possible by limiting the foot traffic to one area. Going off trail can damage fragile soil and ecosystems that take millions of years to develop, so stay on the trail, and let “off the beaten path” just be a metaphor when it comes to exploring nature.

2. Don’t pick wildflowers. 
You may belong among the wildflowers, but wildflowers are also an important part of the ecosystem because their seeds, nectar, and pollen all support pollinators, birds, and small animals. Picking flowers will prevent them from going to seed, which is essential for many flowers to keep growing year after year. Stop and smell the wildflowers, but leave them be so they can do their job. 

3. No stacking rocks. 
In the same way wildflowers support their ecosystem, so do rocks. Many important insects and animals call rocks their home, living underneath them. When you move them, it destroys their home. When it comes to leaving no trace, forget the idea of “leaving no stone unturned.” Take a peek, but leave those rocks be. 

4. Pick up trash. 
Whether it’s your trash or someone else’s, the impact of litter is great. Not only can it pollute waterways and injure birds and animals, but it can also create a safety hazard when animals begin to seek out human food. Go the extra mile: if you see trash, pick it up and dispose of it properly to ensure you help leave no trace.

5. Dispose of waste properly. Pack it in. Pack it out. 
The message here is simple: whatever you bring in, pack it and take it out with you. The wrapper from your snack? Pack it out. How about toilet paper or napkins? Yup, pack that out and dispose of it in a waste bin. To make the best of your adventures, before you hit the trail, have a plan for waste management until you reach a waste bin.  

6. Respect wildlife. 
Wildlife is wild, which means observing it from a distance. It’s important not to feed animals and to avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, etc. And just like the importance of pack it in, pack it out, it’s important to understand that feeding animals can damage their health and alter their behaviors. Keep the wild—and the wildlife—wild by respecting it so you can enjoy nature together. 
 

7. Leave what you find. 
The best way to remember your favorite hike? Photograph it. The beautiful flowers, the amazing rocks, and the wildlife you saw from afar, all of those moments can be captured in a photo, leaving what you’ve discovered for others to enjoy. 

8. Volunteer. 
Trails don’t maintain themselves, and the ideas around leaving no trace don’t spread on their own. Volunteering with local organizations to help maintain trails and improve areas along your favorite trail is a great way to get involved. If you are looking to get involved by volunteering in your area, here is a great place to start. 
 

9. Make it generational. 
There’s nothing better than seeing new hikes and adventures through your kids’ eyes. In the same way you’ll teach them how to pitch a tent, the best places to camp, and some hiking hacks you’ve learned along the way, teaching your kids social responsibility is a great way to pass along Leave No Trace principles. Don’t take it from us: A recent study found that engaging in Leave No Trace lessons helped change kids’ “sense of connection to nature and likelihood to leave behind objects they found while outside.” 
 

10. Be mindful, present, and have a great time! 
Leaving no trace is a great practice in being mindful, and that mindfulness extends to your fellow explorers. Yield to others on the trail, take breaks and camp at designated areas, and last, but not least, let nature’s sounds be your playlist. Respecting others helps to ensure everyone has a great experience exploring the outdoors. 

You don’t have to be an outdoors expert to follow these top tips or to teach others how to leave nature better than you found it. So get out there and leave a mark on your memories but not on the outdoors. Generations to come will thank you as they continue to build core memories too.