
How to Report Illegal Behavior on Public Lands
***Posted to the @PublicLandsHateYou Instagram account on 11/12/20*** So you’ve witnessed illegal behavior on public lands that has been...
The Intersection of Public Lands, Social Media, and Call-Out Culture
There will always be people that think they are above the law on our public lands, and call-outs are an effective tool to counteract that.
Unlicensed Guides Are Operating Illegally on Your Public Lands
Unlicensed guides are stealing from YOU by offering unpermitted activities on public lands.
Meetup Hiking Groups and Exceeding Group Size Limits on Public Lands
Groups are not inherently bad. The issue arises when groups exceed group size limits, ignore LNT principles, and disregard basic etiquette.
No One Is Perfect - An Apology
I’ve always said that its ok to make mistakes as long as we take accountability for them, learn from them, and educate others about them.
Leave No Trace Principle #8 – Share Responsibly
Social media is creating new ways to share our public lands, but irresponsible sharing can and IS having a tangible negative impact.
Leave No Trace Principle #7 – Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Part of leaving no trace is examining how our actions might impact others and minimizing those impacts.
Leave No Trace Principle #6 – Respect Wildlife
Wildlife lives outside no matter the weather, the season, or the number of visitors, and so we must do our part to respect these animals.
Leave No Trace Principle #5 – Minimize Campfire Impacts
It’s easy to make a lovely campfire, but are you doing it responsibly?
Leave No Trace Principle #4 – Leave What You Find
This should go without saying, but leaving what you find means leaving it in the same condition you found it.
Leave No Trace Principle #3 – Dispose of Waste Properly
Pack it in, pack it out. That’s all there is to it, right? NOPE! Read on to find out all about LNT Principle #3
Leave No Trace Principle #2 – Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
Obviously part of Leave No Trace is… leaving no trace. The people who come after you shouldn’t be able to tell you were even there.
Leave No Trace Principle #1 – Plan Ahead & Prepare
Leave No Trace Principle #1 – Plan Ahead & Prepare: This principle is more about YOUR safety than about preserving our public lands.
The Eight (yes, EIGHT!) Leave No Trace Principles - Know Them and Follow Them.
LNT is a topic that EVERYONE should know and understand if they are using our public lands, be it a local park, unspoiled wilderness area,
It's Wildfire Season! Make Sure Your Campfires are Responsible and Legal!
With #wildfire season kicking into high gear, let’s talk about a mainstay of many people’s outdoor adventures. Campfires.
Fireworks - Illegal on all Federally Managed Public Lands
Fireworks are not allowed on any lands managed by the National Park Service, Forest Service, or BLM, and are often restricted or banned in S
Thoughts on Accountability
***Posted to the @PublicLandsHateYou Instagram account on 6/25/2019*** We all have different opinions on everything. Whole vs fat free...
City of Lancaster, CA Officially Condones Trampling Poppies!
***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 6/8/2019*** *** OPEN LETTER *** Dear Influencers, Companies, and Individuals who I have...
The Environmental Cost of Stone Stacking / Cairns
The Environmental Cost of Stone Stacking / Cairns


