Leave No Trace
What is Leave No Trace?
A set of guidelines for responsible and safe outdoor recreation!
What is the name of the tree species that does NOT lose it's foliage in winter?
Evergreen
What is the state mammal of Colorado?
Bighorn Sheep
What are the names of the 2 GGCSP campgrounds?
Reverend's Ridge & Aspen Meadows
When is the official start to fall this year? (The fall equinox)
September 22nd
How many Principles of Leave No Trace are there?
7
What do trees need to photosynthesize? (3 things)
Sunlight, Water, Carbon Dioxide
Are Black Bears carnivores, herbivores or omnivores?
Omnivores
What is the most visited trail in the park?
The Raccoon Trail
What factor causes tree leaves to change color in the fall?
Cooler temperatures
Principle 4 of LNT is to "Leave it as you ___ __"
Found it!
This pine species emits a chemical in warm weather that smells like vanilla or butterscotch.
Ponderosa Pine
How fast can a Mountain Lion run?
40-50 mph
Golden Gate Canyon State Park spreads through 2 counties.What are those counties?
~9,000 feet
Principle 6 is to Respect Wildlife. As it relates to wildlife, what is the Rule of Thumb?
When you see wildlife, you should be able to hold out your hand and cover the animal with your thumb. That means you are a safe distance away!
This tree species creates clones of itself that are connected at the roots, making it the largest organism in the world!
Aspen Trees
What do you call an animal that is most active at dawn and dusk?
Corpuscular
What is the longest continuous trail in the park??
Mule Deer (9 miles!)
What do you call the elk mating season from September to mid-October?
The Elk Rut
What is LNT Principle 7?
Be Kind and Considerate of Others!
The tree species in an area change as the ecosystem changes. At 8,000-9,000 ft of elevation, what ecosystem is Golden Gate Canyon State Park in?
The Subalpine (8,000-1,200 feet)
Moose were reintroduced to Colorado in what year? (+/- 5 years)
1978
How many fishing ponds are in Golden Gate Canyon State Park?
5! (Kriley Pond, Slough Pond, Dude's Fishing Hole, Tollman Pond, ____
About how many visitors will visit GGCSP from September-October??
~350,000! (our busiest time of year!)