Leave no Trace Trail
The purpose of the "Leave No Trace" teaching trail at Camp Louis Ernst is to help Scouts and others learn about Leave No Trace in an outdoor experience while hiking and enjoying nature. Leave No Trace is an international program designed to provide education concerning impacts on the environment while hiking and camping. There are ten stations on the trail, representing the seven principles of Leave No Trace and some examples of impacts on the environment.
Our suggestion is to travel the trail, taking short breaks at each station to review each principle with a "teachable moment". Materials about the trail and Leave No Trace are available at the starting point in the dining hall at Camp Ernst. These are located near the bulletin board. As always, it helps to 'be prepared' and additional teaching information and teaching tips are available through the Leave No Trace website: www.lnt.org.
