Being Prepared
The three Ds of wood collecting (when building fires)
What is Dead, down, and dry?
When camping or hiking with pets, they should:
What is: Be kept contained to your campsite so they don't bother wildlife or other campers?
Complete the phrase: "We leave only footprints, and take only _______"
What is "pictures"?
This is a backpacker's tool that you put your food to prevent animals from getting to it.
What is a bear canister?
When you find garbage on your campsite, you should:
What is pack it up and carry it out when you leave?
Knowing the regulations and special concerns for the area you're camping in is important because...
What is: It will help you minimize damage to the area?
When we're finished with our campfire, we...
What is: let it burn down to white ash, push it out, and scatter the ashes in the woods until they're unnoticeable?
Doing this to wildlife may damage their health, alter natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
What is feeding?
How far away from streams or lakes should you go to wash your camp dishes?
What is: at least 200 feet?
Camping and travelling on durable surfaces helps to minimize impact. What are 2 examples of surfaces that would be considered durable?
What is rocks, snow, sand, dry grasses, gravel, designated campsites, or established trails.
Dig a 6-8 inch whole at least 200 feet from the water, camp, or trails. Cover it well when you're finished!
This animal may slap its tail loudly against the water, to warn you that you're swimming to close to it or its home.
What is a beaver?
3 of the 7 LNT Principles are...
What is: Plan ahead and prepare, Travel and camp on durable surfaces, Dispose of waste properly, Leave what you find, Minimize campfire impacts, Respect wildlife, Be considerate of other visitors.