Science & Life Skills

Learn the basic rules for protecting nature when camping and hiking outdoors.

This segment explained the first two Leave No Trace principles: planning ahead and preparing, and camping on durable surfaces like hard-packed ground with rocks.

This segment covered disposing of waste properly, including packing out all trash and food, staying 200 feet from water when washing dishes, and burying human waste in cat holes.

This segment discussed campfire safety, including using established fire rings, only gathering dead wood you can break by hand, and buying firewood locally instead of bringing it from home.

This segment explained leaving natural things where you find them and respecting wildlife by not feeding, approaching, or bothering animals, and storing food properly.

This final segment covered being considerate of other visitors by camping away from trails, yielding to uphill hikers, and keeping pets under control.

What is Leave No Trace? || REI