Being Prepared and Travel Concepts
Only gather these materials from a dead tree for kindling.
What is leaves and/or twigs?
You should behave in this way when traveling in campground areas.
What is traveling quietly and/or avoid walking through campsites?
Always bring this when you take a pet hiking or camping with you.
What is a leash?
When you spot a cool artifact on a hike, you do this with it after observing it.
What is putting it back where you found it for others to enjoy?
This is one of the best practices for preventing a wildfire and damaging the environment.
What is using establish fire rings? (fire pits, pans, or mound fires)
When closing one eye, the animal should be covered by your thumb.
What is how close you can get to wildlife?
Collecting shells from a shoreline can be harmful because it takes away ____________ from species.
What is shelter?
It is important to wear but can contaminate our drinking water source. Think twice before jumping into a place where there's limited fresh water.
What is a sunscreen/bug spray?
A good way to be respectful of Native lands.
What is _________________? (research the land you are on, respect closures of public lands for religious or spiritual ceremonies, take note of access requirements or rules)
While it might seem fun, it causes permanent damage to and can kill a tree.
What is carving into a tree?
Durable surfaces to camp on minimize impacts on the lands. Name three different areas in nature that would be harmful to utilize.
What is ________, ________, and ________. (close to a river bank/water source, bogs, soft mossy areas, highly vegetated areas)
This is a way to encourage the breakdown of human waste.
What is packing out toilet paper or burying it separately?
Avoid certain habits during these times of year as it can disturb or interrupt these two routine behaviors for animals.
What is mating and nesting?
Why we shouldn't move rocks, cut switchbacks or clear areas in the woods of natural debris.
What is actions that promote erosion?
Three things to consider when planning a trip.
What is ______, ________, and _______? (weather, route, clothing, food/food packaging, permits, etc.)
You should not wash dishes or toilet when in nature near this place.
What is a water source?
This is what you do when a hiker is approaching you uphill when you are going downhill?
What is step aside and allow them to pass?
Wildlife are constantly at risk of being killed and removed from campgrounds when people do these often innocent, yet harmful activities. There are two in particular.
What is feeding the wildlife and leaving your trash out?
After you are done camping out in the wilderness, you should clean your gear to prevent this.
What is spreading invasive species?