Leave No Trace - Arkansas

10/07/2023

03/12/2023

It’s been a few years since I posted this thought it be a good refresher for everyone 

02/28/2023

Registration for the 2023 Great American Cleanup in Arkansas is OPEN!

You can get involved and host a litter cleanup, beautification, or recycling event in your town!

Register to get FREE cleanup supplies, here: https://loom.ly/BABePzw

02/23/2023

Arkansas’ outdoor and tourism economy is booming. Our state has evolved from that of a regional tourism destination to one that attracts visitors from all over the country and the world. We are no longer a hidden gem.

01/29/2023

We're happy to announce a new partnership with Leave No Trace, which promotes sustainable tourism practices across the 13-county Pennsylvania Wilds region, which is explored by millions of visitors each year.

Leave No Trace research shows that people form lasting connections with nature when they understand how to protect it. The partnership with PA Wilds Center will build a program that ensures both visitors and residents are equipped with Leave No Trace environmental and sustainability information and skills to use when they enjoy the iconic natural landscapes in the PA Wilds.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.pawildscenter.org/blog/pa-wilds-center-leave-no-trace-establish-sustainable-tourism-partnership/

01/26/2023

This is a great step forward for Arkansas tourism industry.

01/17/2023

Leave No Trace is based on 7 Principles. But what is a principle?

We believe that as people learn about and fall in love with their environments, they will do their best to protect it. To achieve this, we strongly believe in the importance of enjoyable, engaging education, that allows for conversation and helps people to make good choices.

Leave No Trace is based on principles, not rules, as principles are guiding ethics that can be applied to many different situations. Principles are about people doing the best they can, with the knowledge they have.

Knowing the Leave No Trace Principles does not mean that every person will make the same choices, but they will make informed, considered choices.

01/16/2023

The fourth Leave No Trace principle applies to historical sites and how we must leave them as we find them. Leave only foot prints and take only pictures. You can also make a drawing or write a poem to remember your vist!

Buffalo National River Interpretive Ranger Lauren Ray shows how the Forth Leave No Trace principle of Leaving What You Find is important to historical sites ...

01/15/2023

We know that this photo is reminiscent of warmer weather, but we've all been here, haven't we?

Many animals near or at popular campgrounds have been conditioned to human food! This means they're not afraid to get reaaaally close to us and our camp setup. Let's do what we can do protect wildlife by storing our food properly, even if it's just for a short time!

📍Traditional lands of the Northern Paiute and Southern Sierra Miwok peoples

Image Description: A squirrel standing on picnic table at campsite

01/15/2023

❓ Curious about Hot Springs' history?
❓ Sad the Fordyce exhibits are closing this week?
❓ Wondering what to do on your Tuesday lunch break?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should attend a riveting program from Ranger Cane, History Doctor - in-person at the Garland County Library or live-streamed online!

Sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library, Ranger Cane will discuss Hot Springs' influence on the creation of the National Park Service in 1916.

We promise he'll be lively and personable, even through your computer screen! Tune in this Tuesday, Jan. 17 at noon.

For more event and connection information: https://fb.me/e/3WSb7heJz