Leave No Trace Principle 6, Desert Edition: Respect Wildlife

Hiking or otherwise traveling in the desert requires different care and LNT principles than in other environments. This series will help you navigate those differences. All information here sourced from: lnt.org/wp-content/uploads/20...
For my playlist about Leave No Trace (including the rest of this desert series): • Leave No Trace
For more information about hiking in the desert: • Pro Tips for Desert Hi...
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