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Respect

When you visit National Conservation Lands, respect for nature’s unpredictability needs to be top of mind. You’d better come prepared, because in most instances it’s just you and the great outdoors. No bathrooms, no water fountains, no gas stations, no restaurants, no visitors centers, no cell coverage, no park rangers. We’re here with resources to help you plan, prepare, and visit accordingly.

10 Tips to Prevent
Wildfires

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How to Respect
Wildlife

Properly Dispose of
Human Waste

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Have minimal impact on
the land during your visit

How to Use a
W.A.G. Bag

How to Poop
in the Outdoors

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Respect Indigenous
cultural sites

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Build a safe trip
itinerary

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Keep you and your loved
ones safe out there

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Connect

When you visit America’s public lands, you have a unique opportunity to connect with yourselves, with each other, and with the history and meaning of the land itself. Learn more about the ongoing story of the land – and how you can become a part of it – below.
Rocks

See current and historical
Indigenous land connections

Check the weather
before your trip

Tread Lightly: Minimize
your impact

Safety tips for
planning your trip

How to Plan a
Backcountry Trip

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Find local organizations to join
a hike or restoration project

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Identify historical and current
homelands of Tribal Nations

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Explore destinations
and activities

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Understand Tribal Nations’
cultural connections

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Protect

When you visit America’s public lands, you’re more than a tourist – you’re a steward of the land and a caretaker for the next generation of explorers. We’ll show you how to keep the land clean, in good health, and accessible.

10 Tips to Prevent
Wildfires

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See which public lands
need protecting NOW

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Meaningful access for people
with disabilities

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Give back to
public lands

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Make the outdoors
great for everyone

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