When out in nature it’s extremely important to be prepare as possible. This means understanding your surroundings. Please note that there are rules, regulations & permits requirements for your visits. Stay aware of extreme weather patterns, Schedule your trip to avoid high use, dress according wear appropriate clothing, have proper gear, bring plenty of food & water, be aware & prepare of your abilities. Print out a map in advance.

When hiking or going off trail while you're outdoors we want to make sure you're walking on surfaces such as gravel, sand, dry grass, snow or rocks. This is considered the best option because of their durability. We want to be as careful as we can so we do not damage plants or other surfaces.

It’s simple at its finest. Don’t leave anything behind in the outdoors. Such as trash or any type of debris ( food, litter, trash, etc) . “Pack it in, pack it out” burning your trash is never recommended either. Use small amounts of biodegradable soap to wash yourself & dishes. Please carry your water at least 200 feet was from your site, streams or lakes.

As much as we would want to bring back souvenirs from our hikes there are most certainly likely endangered plants and other archaeological artifacts. Leaving what we find in place helps preserve our environment and landscapes. These are protected by the states & federal government and can be consider illegal to take some pieces home in certain sites and places. Please leave everything where you found it, so helps preserves our ecosystem & help other visitors to enjoy the story of the landscape.

We need to be aware of our campfires & fires. Over the years Catastrophic wildfires are more common now in the US. This can have such lasting impacts on the environments if not properly handle correctly. Always be sure to build them in a safe area. Some campsites have established fire rings, keep fires small and use only sticks from the ground around you that can be broken with your hands. Burn all wood, sticks & coal to ash to be sure the fire is completely out. Make sure it’s cool to touch ( Highly suggest to make a “ Campfire soup” before leaving your area.) to ensure its completely out. Use lanterns for lighting.

Never follow, approach or feed wildlife. Observe them from a respectful distance. There's a trick called “ Using the thumb trick” This is to ensure you that you are an appropriate distance away. Wildlife is unpredictable & fear humans due to presences, never try to take a photo-op or pet them. Leave wildlife alone!

We all can relate to being outdoors, which means the outdoors are for everyone to enjoy. We need to be aware of our presence at all times. Be respectful to one another, share the trails, keep animals on leashes, keep the noise level down and respect by allowing everyone to enjoy their space.