Leave No Trace Basics

This is a perfect introduction to Leave No Trace, providing information anyone can use to take care of the outdoors.

The Leave No Trace Basics are the simple, Need-To-Knows—no matter how someone spends time outside or how much time they spend there. From here, people can check out the Leave No Trace Seven Principles for even more information about the what, how, and why to protect the outdoors.

Printable versions of this resource are available in English and Spanish. Please post the Leave No Trace Basics on your social media channels, websites, resource libraries, and in public spaces such as trailhead kiosks, visitor centers, and more.

Download the Leave No Trace Basics Social Media Toolkit.

The new Leave No Trace Basics are also available for purchase as a weather-resistant poster in our online store.