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Leave No Trace in Acadia

If each visitor to Acadia walked off trail, took a rock, or left trash, the adverse impacts would quickly accumulate, impairing the environment for decades to come. Each summer, the Friends of Acadia Summit Stewards educate thousands of visitors on the trails about the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.

Leave No Trace logoHow to Minimize Your Impact on Acadia

To reach visitors before they hit the park, the Acadia Digital Media Team and Summit Stewards created a series of short videos (view the combined videos below) to educate visitors about the Leave No Trace Seven Principles in Acadia National Park. Friends of Acadia is a proud partner of Leave No Trace.

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare. Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you’ll visit.
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces.
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly.
  4. Leave What You Find.
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts.
  6. Respect Wildlife.
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors.

LEAVE NO TRACE in Acadia

This video playfully explains the 7 simple guidelines of Leave No Trace to help you explore the outdoors sustainably.

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