Colorado has a unique partnership! Our state tourism office has joined together with Leave No Trace in a first of its kind collaboration to promote the use of outdoor ethics among those visiting Colorado. They launched a new brochure in May 2018 to make it easier to understand and put into practice.
These principles make sense for all of us – visitors or residents.
If you would like to download your copy of the brochure to the right, which includes tips for how to prepare for the outdoors in Colorado as well as living like a local, click on it or Download Here.
Learn more about the full Leave No Trace Principles as well as Stay the Trail for motorized recreation below.
Elevator Action 117. Onyanko Town 131. Pro Wrestling 134. A year later pika had hit popularity and everybody was taking shots at her. Notorious troll icyblaze dug up some dirt from Google which showed the pikaness username and e-mail calling himself a boy on an Animal Crossing message board. With Icyblaze having the reputation he had this was easily dismissed.
The Leave No Trace Seven Principles
The Leave No Trace Seven Principles are the bedrock of the Leave No Trace program. They provide guidance to enjoy our natural world in a sustainable way that avoids human-created impacts. The principles have been adapted so they can be applied in your backyard or your backcountry.
Note: click any of the headers below for a much deeper explanation on each principle.
On thin ice 7. We encourage all who enjoy outdoor recreation to adhere to the following principles from Leave No Trace.
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit.
- Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
- Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.
- Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups.
- Repackage food to minimize waste.
- Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.
- Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.
Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
In popular areas
- Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
- Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.
- Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.
In pristine areas
- Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails.
- Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
- Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter.
- Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
- Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.
4. Leave What You Find
- Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
- Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
- Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species.
- Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.
- Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
- Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.
- Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.
Pika Dog Disease
6. Respect Wildlife
- Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
- Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
- Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely.
- Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
- Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter.
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
- Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
- Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.
- Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.
- Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.
Visit the Leave No Trace Homepage to learn more about Leave No Trace program.
© 1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org.The beauty of Colorado's public lands. To some, it's the backyard; to others, a much-needed vacation. To everyone, it's something to be treasured and enjoyed responsibly. Responsible use includes protecting the natural resources, sharing the trails with other users, and riding safely and in control. And remember, in Colorado, we stay the trail!
Many animals choose to spend the majority of their lives buried underground. These animals are some of the strangest creatures you can encounter. We refer to them under the common name subterranean fauna. They managed to adapt to a life without vegetation and almost no light, which makes them a phenomenon that is quite rare.
There are not many animals that can brag about living underground, but we should all show our respect to the small creatures that can survive under these harsh conditions. These animals can serve as motivation for many because they manage to show us that they can adapt and survive in any place, even one as barren as dangerous as underground. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most interesting animals that choose to spend their lives underground.
6. Pika
Pika is a small herbivore that comes from a family of mammals that can be found across Asia, Eastern Europe, and North America. Pikas communicate using a unique whistling sound, so many call them whistling hares. They resemble rabbits but are much smaller, and they feed on plants and seeds gathered during the warmer periods of the year. They bury the food and use it for feeding in the winter.
The reason they live underground, however, is because they do not have good nesting spots in the areas they inhabit. This is why they start to build burrows, which actually has more functions than to just shelter them. The burrows that pikas make positively contribute to the quality of soil in the areas they live in, and also reduce erosion. However, with the increase in global warming, pikas are starting to become endangered because they are adapted to much colder climates.
Pika Digestive System
5. Jerboa
Jerboa is an extremely small rodent found in deserts that are known for its ability to jump high. It has long back legs, which help its jumping ability. Jerboas use their strong back legs to escape from various predators, and some can jump over distances of 10 feet with a single jump, which is quite impressive.
Jerboa can be found throughout deserts in Asia and Africa, and there are over 30 known species. Egyptian jerboas are the most well-known ones and can be found in Qatar, among other places. They are the smallest of the jerboas; their length reaches 4 inches on average. They live in burrows and are nocturnal, so we do not know much about these animals.
4. Bilby
Bilbies are bandicoots that have rabbit ears and are unique to Australia. They are also nocturnal creatures, just like bandicoots, but their fur is softer, and they have long ears and bushy tails, similar to those on rabbits. Their back legs resemble those of a kangaroo, which makes them unique creatures.
They are also considered a vulnerable species, and some subspecies are even considered extinct. They can grow to be the size of a rabbit and usually live all by themselves. The fact that these animals lead solitary lives is fascinating and sad at the same time. They live in burrows that can be up to six feet deep, and they rarely move away from them.
Pica Dogs
3. Dwarf Mongoose
The dwarf mongoose can be found in Africa, and it is the smallest species of mongoose. You will notice that most of these animals that live underground are extremely small. The dwarf mongooses inhabit the eastern parts of the African continent and are known to live up to eight years.
They often like to make their settlements in places where they can find plenty of termite mounds, and then they use these mounds as their burrows. They also eat termites since they generally only eat insects. One notable aspect of the dwarf mongoose lifestyle is the fact that they live in matriarchal societies.
Colorado has a unique partnership! Our state tourism office has joined together with Leave No Trace in a first of its kind collaboration to promote the use of outdoor ethics among those visiting Colorado. They launched a new brochure in May 2018 to make it easier to understand and put into practice.
These principles make sense for all of us – visitors or residents.
If you would like to download your copy of the brochure to the right, which includes tips for how to prepare for the outdoors in Colorado as well as living like a local, click on it or Download Here.
Learn more about the full Leave No Trace Principles as well as Stay the Trail for motorized recreation below.
Elevator Action 117. Onyanko Town 131. Pro Wrestling 134. A year later pika had hit popularity and everybody was taking shots at her. Notorious troll icyblaze dug up some dirt from Google which showed the pikaness username and e-mail calling himself a boy on an Animal Crossing message board. With Icyblaze having the reputation he had this was easily dismissed.
The Leave No Trace Seven Principles
The Leave No Trace Seven Principles are the bedrock of the Leave No Trace program. They provide guidance to enjoy our natural world in a sustainable way that avoids human-created impacts. The principles have been adapted so they can be applied in your backyard or your backcountry.
Note: click any of the headers below for a much deeper explanation on each principle.
On thin ice 7. We encourage all who enjoy outdoor recreation to adhere to the following principles from Leave No Trace.
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit.
- Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.
- Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.
- Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups.
- Repackage food to minimize waste.
- Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.
- Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.
Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
In popular areas
- Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
- Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.
- Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.
In pristine areas
- Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails.
- Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
- Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter.
- Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.
- Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.
4. Leave What You Find
- Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
- Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
- Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species.
- Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.
- Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.
- Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.
- Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.
Pika Dog Disease
6. Respect Wildlife
- Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
- Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
- Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely.
- Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
- Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter.
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
- Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
- Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
- Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.
- Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.
- Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.
Visit the Leave No Trace Homepage to learn more about Leave No Trace program.
© 1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org.The beauty of Colorado's public lands. To some, it's the backyard; to others, a much-needed vacation. To everyone, it's something to be treasured and enjoyed responsibly. Responsible use includes protecting the natural resources, sharing the trails with other users, and riding safely and in control. And remember, in Colorado, we stay the trail!
Many animals choose to spend the majority of their lives buried underground. These animals are some of the strangest creatures you can encounter. We refer to them under the common name subterranean fauna. They managed to adapt to a life without vegetation and almost no light, which makes them a phenomenon that is quite rare.
There are not many animals that can brag about living underground, but we should all show our respect to the small creatures that can survive under these harsh conditions. These animals can serve as motivation for many because they manage to show us that they can adapt and survive in any place, even one as barren as dangerous as underground. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most interesting animals that choose to spend their lives underground.
6. Pika
Pika is a small herbivore that comes from a family of mammals that can be found across Asia, Eastern Europe, and North America. Pikas communicate using a unique whistling sound, so many call them whistling hares. They resemble rabbits but are much smaller, and they feed on plants and seeds gathered during the warmer periods of the year. They bury the food and use it for feeding in the winter.
The reason they live underground, however, is because they do not have good nesting spots in the areas they inhabit. This is why they start to build burrows, which actually has more functions than to just shelter them. The burrows that pikas make positively contribute to the quality of soil in the areas they live in, and also reduce erosion. However, with the increase in global warming, pikas are starting to become endangered because they are adapted to much colder climates.
Pika Digestive System
5. Jerboa
Jerboa is an extremely small rodent found in deserts that are known for its ability to jump high. It has long back legs, which help its jumping ability. Jerboas use their strong back legs to escape from various predators, and some can jump over distances of 10 feet with a single jump, which is quite impressive.
Jerboa can be found throughout deserts in Asia and Africa, and there are over 30 known species. Egyptian jerboas are the most well-known ones and can be found in Qatar, among other places. They are the smallest of the jerboas; their length reaches 4 inches on average. They live in burrows and are nocturnal, so we do not know much about these animals.
4. Bilby
Bilbies are bandicoots that have rabbit ears and are unique to Australia. They are also nocturnal creatures, just like bandicoots, but their fur is softer, and they have long ears and bushy tails, similar to those on rabbits. Their back legs resemble those of a kangaroo, which makes them unique creatures.
They are also considered a vulnerable species, and some subspecies are even considered extinct. They can grow to be the size of a rabbit and usually live all by themselves. The fact that these animals lead solitary lives is fascinating and sad at the same time. They live in burrows that can be up to six feet deep, and they rarely move away from them.
Pica Dogs
3. Dwarf Mongoose
The dwarf mongoose can be found in Africa, and it is the smallest species of mongoose. You will notice that most of these animals that live underground are extremely small. The dwarf mongooses inhabit the eastern parts of the African continent and are known to live up to eight years.
They often like to make their settlements in places where they can find plenty of termite mounds, and then they use these mounds as their burrows. They also eat termites since they generally only eat insects. One notable aspect of the dwarf mongoose lifestyle is the fact that they live in matriarchal societies.
2. Burrowing Owl
Many probably never even imagined that an owl would live underground, but you'll be surprised to find out that there is one, and it is quite interesting. The burrowing owl looks gorgeous, and it is a type of owl that likes to hang out in burrows that were previously used by other animals, such as skunks and armadillos.
However, the owls can also dig up their burrows, and they are known to be quite deep, with some reaching 8 feet underground. Burrowing owls differ from other owls because they can be active during the day, but only at ground level. Their habitats are decreasing, but they can still be found in a wide and diverse area, from Canada to the south of South America.
1. Fennec Fox
Fennec foxes are instantly recognizable and can be found in the Sahara desert. They are actually popular as pets, mostly because they look so unique and exotic. The non-domesticated fennec foxes sleep through the day most of the time, in order to avoid the scorching sunlight. Their huge ears also help with keeping them cool throughout the day.
Pika Ugali
They do not need to drink any water at all, because their bodies are adapted to live in the desert. Instead, they get all of the necessary water from plants directly. Their fur is actually quite thick, and it keeps them warm during the cold nights in the desert.
