LEAVE CARE FOR COLORADO PRINCIPLES 04 TRASH THE TRASH NO TRACE – Pack it in, pack it out. Or pick it up to leave a place better than you found it. Put litter, even crumbs, peels and cores in your nearest waste/recycling bin. Wash yourself, your dog or whatever else needs cleaning at least 200 feet from waterways, and use L`i}À>`>LiÃ>«°ƂLÕLLiL>Ì ÃÌÀi>ÌvÀwà ° If you have to poo, walk at least 70 steps from trails, water and people. Dig a cat hole 6 inches deep, do your thing in the hole, cover it and pack out your TP. Or, use a wag bag (a disposable bag found in most outdoor stores) so you can pack out your waste. 01 KNOW BEFORE YOU U GO Our state and federal agencies manage 42 percent of Colo-rado’s majestic landscape, and our cities and counties maintain even more. Learn about and respect the spaces we all share. Stay back from the pack. Find your way to less-visited and off-peak destinations to minimize down time and maximize your connection with special places. Bring along reusable water bottles or hot drink tumblers to limit waste and stay hydrated in our dry climate. 05 BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE Colorado’s low humidity has perks, but can VÀi>Ìi`ÀÞ]`>}iÀÕÃV`Ìðc;ii«V>«wÀià Ã>>`>>}i>LiÌ>Û`ë>À}Ü`wÀið 7 i«ÕÌÌ}ÕÌ>wÀi]Ü>ÌiÀÌÕÌÞÕV> >`i Ì iiLiÀð iÛiÀiÌ>wÀiLÕÀÕ>ÌÌi`i`° Use care when smoking in Colorado’s dry climate. Always put cigarettes out completely, and don’t leave your butts behind. ƂÜ>ÞÃV iVvÀV>wÀiÀiÃÌÀVÌð 02 STICK TO TRAILS With 39,000 marked trails and 13,000 designated campsites, there’s no need to venture beyond. By sticking to these areas and camping at least 200 feet from lakes, rivers and streams, you’re helping natural areas stay natural. Even though shortcuts can be tempting, please don’t take them. A few extra strides on the path will protect plants and the homes of the true locals. 06 KEEP WILDLIFE WILD Colorado is home to tens of thousands of furry, scaly and feathered creatures. To keep them – and you – safe, don’t approach them. It is not adorable to feed wild animals. You could alter natural behaviors, exposing them to predators or even euthanasia. Keep your furry buddies leashed when enjoying dog-friendly trails, and pack out their waste. All the way to a trashcan. 03 LEAVE IT AS YOU FIND IT d;i>Ûi«>ÌÃ]ÀVÃ>` ÃÌÀV>ÌiÃ>ÃÞÕw`Ì i so others experience the joy of discovery. ƂÞvÕÀÇxä`vviÀiÌëiViÃvÜ`yÜiÀÃÜÛi forever in a photo. Snap away, but only with a camera. Colorado is beautiful all on its own. Building structures or campsites on public land isn’t cool. Keep it pristine for everyone to enjoy. Treat all living things with respect. Carving or hacking plants and trees >ÞÀ`Ãw}ÕÀiÌ i° 07 SHARE OUR TRAILS & PARKS Chances are you’re not out in nature to people watch, so try out the lesser-known paths and sites. Silence your cell phone before stepping into nature, and speak softly without using the speaker function. Be considerate when passing others on the trails and yield to the uphill hiker and biker – they need the momentum. Listen to nature. Keep your voice and music soft so all can enjoy the peace of Colorado. ©2021 Colorado Tourism Office. All rights reserved. Leave No Trace Seven Principles ©1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: LNT.org
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