Book 20, Question 140
What Does “Leave No Trace” Mean?
Leave no trace means visiting nature without leaving signs that you were there. It helps the outdoors stay wild and beautiful for animals, plants, and the next visitors. Here are the main ideas.
More fun facts
- Leave No Trace means leaving only your footprints.
- It helps keep nature wild.
- Pack it in, pack it out: carry your trash home.
- Take only photos.
- Its seven principles were built with the Park Service and Forest Service.
Sources: National Park Service, National Park Service, National Park Service
Questions kids ask
What does pack it in, pack it out mean?
Carry your trash home with you.