Animal Tracks
This animal’s tracks show a large pad with four toes and claw marks, often found near water.
What is a raccoon?
This term describes the indication of animal presence, such as scat, fur, or scratches on trees.
What is a sign?
This type of marker is often made by piling rocks to indicate a path.
What is a cairn?
This essential item for clean drinking water can be made from charcoal, sand, and gravel.
What is a water filter?
This principle of Leave No Trace ensures that campsites remain pristine.
What is "Leave what you find"?
These tracks are distinguished by their heart-shaped hoof prints, common in forests.
What is a deer?
This type of plant growth indicates an area with consistently damp conditions.
What is moss?
This simple method involves bending a sapling to mark a trail.
What is a trail blaze?
This survival technique involves making a fire using a bow drill or hand drill.
What is friction fire lighting?
This term describes the practice of packing out all trash, including organic waste.
What is "Pack it in, pack it out"?
This small rodent leaves tiny tracks with long tail drag marks.
What is a mouse?
These formations are caused by animals moving through the forest, leaving a clear path.
What is a game trail?
These symbols, carved or painted on trees, guide hikers on maintained trails.
What are trail blazes?
This method of finding direction uses a watch and the position of the sun.
What is using an analog watch as a compass?
This Leave No Trace principle encourages traveling on durable surfaces.
What is "Travel and camp on durable surfaces"?
These tracks are oval-shaped and show no claw marks, typically from a feline.
What is a bobcat?
This type of frog activity, seen and heard at dusk, can help identify water sources.
What is a Frog Chorus?
This tool, used to create permanent trail markers on trees, leaves scars that can last decades.
What is an axe?
This common plant, often found in meadows and lawns, can be eaten and is known for its yellow flowers.
What is a dandelion?
This practice involves planning ahead to minimize impact on the environment.
What is "Plan ahead and prepare"?
This animal’s webbed tracks are often found in muddy areas near ponds or rivers.
What is a beaver?
These patterns in trees indicate the direction of prevailing winds over long periods.
What are wind scars?
This term describes using natural objects arranged in patterns to communicate directions or warnings.
What are trail signs?
This knot, crucial for climbing and rescue, creates a secure loop at the end of a rope.
What is a bowline?
This principle focuses on respecting wildlife by observing from a distance and not feeding animals.
What is "Respect wildlife"?