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RESPECT WILDLIFE: Do not follow or approach wildlife. Never feed animals. It can damage their health and alter their natural behaviors. Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations properly. When fishing, use lead-free tackle.

DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY: Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Deposit human or dog waste in the latrines. Wash yourself and dishes with biodegradable soap away from streams or lakes. Remember that burning trash in fire grates is illegal. Pack it out.

TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES: Using established trails and campsites minimizes your impact on the wilderness. Keep campsites small and stay in areas where vegetation is absent to keep the human footprint as small as practical. Leave clean campsites for those who follow. Walk in single file in the middle of the trail, even when the trail is muddy.

PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE: Know area rules and regulations. Prepare for extreme weather. Use a map and compass.

MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS: Use a lightweight stove for cooking. When fires are permitted, use an established fire grate and keep fires small. Burn all wood and coals to ash, and make sure the fire is completely out. Collect firewood away from campsites to prevent enlarging and defacing the area.