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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
What do you do when you see someone ignoring posted regulations or engaging in "less that Leave No Trace behavior"?
Some of the Needles of Chesler Park, Canyonlands NP, Utah
Sticking to durable surfaces allows you to enjoy off-trail travel while still minimizing your impact.
Regulations exist for a reason - to protect resources and you.
Redfish Lake Creek in Idaho's Sawtooth Wilderness.
Morning at Toxaway Lake -Sawtooth Wilderness, Idaho
Staying on trails protects natural and cultural resources like these ruins at Wupatki NM, Arizona.
Priceless ruins at Wupatki NM, Arizona.