Leave No Trace: Sustainable Travel on the Road

Travel lightly, leave beautifully

Leave No Trace is about respecting the land, the community, and the travelers who come after you.

The seven principles

1. Plan ahead and prepare

• Know the rules of your overnight stop
• Pack what you need to minimize impact
• Have a backup plan

2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces

• Park on established pads or gravel
• Avoid fragile vegetation
• Don't create new paths or clearings

3. Dispose of waste properly

• Pack out all trash — including food scraps
• Use restroom facilities as directed
• Never dump grey or black water on the ground

4. Leave what you find

• Don't pick flowers or remove natural objects
• Leave cultural artifacts undisturbed
• Take photos, not souvenirs

5. Minimize campfire impact

• Only have fires where permitted
• Use existing fire rings
• Keep fires small and fully extinguish
• Never leave a fire unattended

6. Respect wildlife

• Observe from a distance
• Never feed animals
• Store food securely
• Keep pets away from wildlife

7. Be considerate of others

• Respect quiet hours
• Keep your site tidy
• Be a good neighbor to the host and community

ViaPads and sustainability

By choosing community spaces over commercial campgrounds, you support local hosts and reduce the strain on overcrowded parks.