Leave nothing but footprints,
Take nothing but pictures,
Kill nothing but time.
Responsible campers should always observe the rules of the "Leave No Trace Program." This program is based upon good environmental stewardship. The principles are:
 | Plan Ahead and Prepare |
| Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces |
| Dispose of Waste Properly |
| Leave What You Find |
| Minimize Campfire Impacts |
| Respect Wildlife |
| Be Considerate of Other Visitors |
Help protect the backcountry by remembering that while you are there, you are a visitor. When you visit a friend, you take care to leave your friends home just as you found it. You would never think of trampling garden flowers, chopping down trees in the yard, putting soap in the drinking water, or marking your name on the living room wall. When you visit the backcountry, the same courtesies apply. Leave everything just as you found it.
Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of an expert outdoorsman, and of anyone who cares for the environment. Travel lightly on the land.
