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How many principles does Leave No Trace have?

Seven.

  1. Five
  2. Ten
  3. Seven ✔

Why: The seven are Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Others.

Huh, didn't know that: The principles built on work by the Forest Service, Park Service and BLM in the mid 1980s.

The dad joke
Why did the hiker leave no trace? He wanted to keep a low profile.
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Sources

  1. Leave No Trace Center: The 7 Principles https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/
  2. National Park Service: Leave No Trace Seven Principles https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm

Test yourself in the game

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