Leave No Trace Center - For Public Lands or For Profit?
***Posted to the @PublicLandsHateYou Instagram account on 1/14/2020.*** In writing the article mentioned in the last post, I spent some...
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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.
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
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...
Dogs And Our Public Lands - Are You Being A Responsible Dog Owner?
***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 5/19/2019*** I’m not a dog owner for a multitude of reasons, but I’m not against dogs....
Think The Status Quo is Effective At Protecting Our Public Lands? Think Again.
***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 5/15/2019*** Instagram has been called “The friendliest social network ever”, and I think...
Why Approaching/Feeding Wildlife is Not Ok
***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 5/5/2019*** It’s springtime in the northern hemisphere, and in many areas that means all...
It's Earth Day! And it's the little things that matter!
***Originally posted 4/22/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Today marks the 49th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Originally organized by...
It's National Parks Week! Go Visit Your Favorite NPS Site!
***Originally posted 4/19/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Despite what many people seem to think, I do enjoy seeing people use our public...
What's Wrong With Drones?
***Originally posted 4/18/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Apparently many people have very strong feelings about #drones. So what do I think...
It's Mud Season! What you need to know!
***Originally posted 4/15/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** As the snow melts, the weather warms up, and the spring rains arrive, let’s talk...
Hanging Lake Now Has Restricted Access Thanks to People Breaking the Rules
***Originally posted on 4/14/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Hanging Lake, which is a designed National Natural Landmark, is an incredibly...
Commercial Photography on Public Lands
***Originally posted on 4/12/19 on @publiclandshatesyou*** ***Post deleted by Instagram on 4/13/19 with no explanation*** Let’s talk...
I Have A Confession to Make
***Originally posted on 4/11/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** I have a confession to make. I am not perfect. I make mistakes. It doesn’t feel...
Vapid Behavior Moves East to the Cherry Blossoms
***Originally posted 4/5/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** This post is for our east coast friends who might be feeling left out. Don’t worry!...