Leave no trace
I went to my “secret” spot on the river for the last time during this trip. I use the term secret lightly because there is really nothing secret about it. It is just a spot where I rarely see people. It’s been over a week since I visited this spot. In that time, others were there and had built a campfire. They did a good job with making sure it was put out and wouldn’t lead to any wildfire issues but they left a bit of trash at the site. This really bugs me. I don’t understand why people do this. You carried the stuff in, now that it’s empty you chose to leave it. This of course is dangerous for all wildlife. So I thought I would share the seven principles of leave no trace:
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel adn camp on durable surfaces
Dispose of waste properly
Leave what you find
Minimize campfire impacts
Respect wildlife
Be considerate of others
I hope this is a good reminder to everyone. Nature is for all and it is our job to protect it. Have a great day!