Public Lands Hate You

***Posted to the @PublicLandsHateYou Instagram account on 1/14/2020.*** In writing the article mentioned in the last post, I spent some time delving into the...

***Posted to the @PublicLandsHateYou Instagram account on 11/12/20*** So you’ve witnessed illegal behavior on public lands that has been posted to social med...

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 stealing from YOU by offering unpermitted activities on public lands.

Groups are not inherently bad. The issue arises when groups exceed group size limits, ignore LNT principles, and disregard basic etiquette.

Social media is creating new ways to share our public lands, but irresponsible sharing can and IS having a tangible negative impact.

Part of leaving no trace is examining how our actions might impact others and minimizing those impacts.

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.

It’s easy to make a lovely campfire, but are you doing it responsibly?

This should go without saying, but leaving what you find means leaving it in the same condition you found it.

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

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: This principle is more about YOUR safety than about preserving our public lands.

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,

With #wildfire season kicking into high gear, let’s talk about a mainstay of many people’s outdoor adventures. Campfires.

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

***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 6/8/2019*** *** OPEN LETTER *** Dear Influencers, Companies, and Individuals who I have contacted in the last ...

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