Proper waste disposal
what do you do if you use your dishes
clean them with biodegradable soap then pack them all out with you
What surfaces do you camp on to protect the area
surfaces with little vegetation to help protect the wildlife
what should you look up before your hike
you should research the parks regulations before your hike so you don't do any thing illegal
how do you put out camp fires
slowly pour water on the fire till it is completely out and there are know more hot ashes
what not to do to when you see a animal in the wild
feed them or try to touch them
how to dispose of garbage
if possible throw your garbage in the proper garbage can but if not pack it all out with you
what do you do if your camp site starts to get warn down
move you camp site to minimize damage to the area
when should you plan to go on your hike
try to plan your hike around bad weather and around the busy months
how to safely have a fire
make a ring of rocks to contain your fire and always have water by you at all times while having a fire
what do you do if you see a bear
make your self look big and make loud noises to scare off the bear
how to get ride of your toilet paper
pack it all out with you and do not leave it in the woods
how to protect the vegetation on your hike
stay on the beaten path so you don't damage the vegetation
what not to cook over a fire
anything with a lot of grease to
what do you do if you want a picture
its better if you don't but if you if you must stay a good distance away and try not to alert them
what do you do if you have to wash your dishes
carry water 100 meters away from any water source and use little amounts of biodegradable soap
how to protect river banks
camp at least 70 meters away from any river banks
where do you get your wood for a fire
find a fallen down tree to cut up and do not cut down a live tree
how do you dispose of your feces wile back country camping
Dig a hole six to 8 inches in the ground and at least one hundred meters from any water scource
where should you choose for a camp ground
some where with very little plant life
what kind of wood should you use for a fire
only dead fall so you don't damage the area by cutting down live trees