City of Issaquah Parks has been selected as a 2026 Leave No Trace Spotlight April 9-11. Join us for a variety of programs including workshops, community outreach, and stewardship projects.
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Loving our natural spaces means more than enjoying them. It means caring for them.
💚 Practice responsible stewardship w/Leave No Trace.
💚 Deepen your connection by spending time outdoors.
💚 Learning more about your local ecosystem can deepen your connection to the land.
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Ice fishing sustainability is about thinking beyond today’s catch. What we leave on the ice shows up later in the water, the fishery, and someone else’s experience outdoors.
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📍Ancestral land of the Ochéthi Sakówin and Wahpekute
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When stress feels heavy, step outside, even in winter. Dress for safety, and treat our outdoor spaces with care so they remain healing for everyone.
📍Ancestral land of the Ochéthi Sakówin and Wahpekute
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Thank you to our State Advocates for powering Leave No Trace education nationwide and bringing outdoor ethics and stewardship to their communities. Want to make a difference where you live? Become a State Advocate. Check out our website at LNT.org
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When we step into wild places, our choices matter. By planning ahead and carrying the essentials, we reduce our impact, increase our safety, and leave room for adventure.
Plan ahead. Pack smart.
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Lets Minimize our Campfire Impacts by:
✅ Check conditions first
✅ Use local firewood
✅ Never leave a fire unattended
✅ A fire Is only out when it's cold to the touch
✅ Use existing fire ring
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Durable surfaces can withstand foot traffic, vehicles, and camping. Keeping our footsteps, driving, and campsites on durable surfaces protects fragile ecosystems, prevents erosion, and preserves habitats for plants and wildlife.
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Durable surfaces are resilient and resistant, which is why they matter. Staying on designated trails keeps our impact where the land can handle it and protects the surrounding habitat.
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Riparian zones are extremely sensitive. Their loose soils and root networks hold stream banks together and filter sediment and nutrients, so even small disturbances can increase erosion, and reduce water quality.
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In alpine environments, the ground is more sensitive & recovery can take decades. Boardwalks help protect delicate areas while also creating safe, accessible routes for everyone & preserves the habitat. Staying on the trail protects sensitive areas.
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A single step on a non-durable surface triggers a surprising chain of ecological effects. Once vegetation is stressed, the protective cover disappears. Bare soil becomes vulnerable to wind & water erosion, & increased siltation.
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Step behind the scenes with the Leave No Trace team and see how our staff stacks up in This or That.
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A quick peek at the people behind Leave No Trace and the outdoor fun that fuels us.
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How do you give back to our public lands? All Leave No Trace efforts make an impact. Love our lands, and take care of them.📍Ancestral land of the Ute, Shoshone, Dine, Hopi and Zuni
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Natural objects of beauty or interest, such as antlers, petrified wood, or colored rocks, enhance the experience of an outdoor area and should be left for others to enjoy a sense of discovery.
Admire it. Appreciate it. Then leave it be.
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Huge thanks to our volunteers for helping protect and restore our natural spaces. Every time we stick to the trail, we help nature flourish for everyone. Let’s keep leaving no trace by staying on the path and preventing social trails.
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Every pop-up tabling event is a chance to connect, educate, and inspire. Got a favorite tabling activity? Share your Leave No Trace ideas and tag us so we can grow a library of creative pop-up education!
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In bear country, proper food storage isn't just smart, it's a Leave No Trace practice. Help protect wildlife and keep places wild by storing food securely.
📍Indigenous Lands of Wabenaki and N'dakina
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Need to go outside? Make sure you're 200 feet away from water, camp, and trail. That’s about 70–80 big steps for most people. I counted mine… 78! Know your stride, protect our water, and #leavenotrace
📍Indigenous Lands of Wabenaki and N'dakina
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Outdoor ethics don’t stop at the trail’s edge.
📣 Loud sounds? Scare off animals.
🐶 Off-leash dogs? Stress wildlife and fellow hikers.
🧭 Respecting nature means respecting everyone in it.
💚 Let’s be the kind of outdoor community that makes room for all.
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☀️ The longest day of the year = more time to protect what matters.
Take a walk. Pick up trash. Spot some wildlife—from a distance.
Use this day to reconnect—and recommit—to respecting wild spaces and wild beings.
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The 7 Leave No Trace Principles help us make better choices outdoors—so nature stays wild, beautiful, and welcoming for all. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, learning, and doing better every time.
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Going off-trail? You might be stepping into nesting grounds, denning areas, or fragile habitat. 🐣
🧭 Respect starts with your footprint. Stick to trails. Camp on durable surfaces.
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, the message is simple: Protect what sustains us. 🌍
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Recreation looks different for everyone—but we all share the responsibility to protect the outdoors. The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace help us minimize our impact and keep wild places thriving for future visitors.
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Shakey flippy leaf.
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Sometimes i like that the leaf is see-throw so you get a hint of what you will see. This one has found a home. Thank you!
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See a bear? Elk? A nesting bird? Your first instinct might be to get closer—but for them, it’s a threat.
🚫 Don’t approach
🚫 Don’t feed
🚫 Don’t follow
✅ DO use your zoom lens
✅ DO admire quietly
✅ DO give them space to be wild
Keep wild animals wild. #RespectWildlife #LeaveNoTrace #EnjoyYourWorld
Let’s learn how to observe from a distance animals from a distance. The "Rule of Thumb" says if you hold your thumb out at arm's length and the animal is completely covered, you're likely a safe distance away.
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Our Parks Need You—Here’s How to Help Right Now.
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