![]() ©️ Paul Stolen Arches National Park is a destination for over 1.5 million people a year. Numbers like that can have a huge impact on the landscape. No matter your experience in the outdoors, we all play a role in protecting and preserving public lands. The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace are helpful guidelines to minimize your impact here at Arches or anywhere you visit. ![]() NPS/Andrew Kuhn 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
![]() NPS/Paul Stolen 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
![]() NPS 3. Dispose of Waste Properly
![]() NPS/Neal Herbert 4. Leave What You Find
![]() NPS 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
![]() NPS/Andrew Kuhn 6. Respect Wildlife
![]() NPS/Veronica Verdin 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
![]() Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics No matter where your travels take you, Leave No Trace is important everywhere. Whether you are visiting for a few hours or a few days, there are many ways that we can minimize our impact on the environment and respect the experiences of other visitors. We all play a vital role in protecting national parks and natural spaces. |
Last updated: July 29, 2021