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Padre Island National Seashore
Leave No Trace
 

Wilderness ethics dictate that visitors to the area try to leave no trace of their passage. While not regulations, the seven Leave No Trace principles will help you get the most out of your wilderness experience, and help you to preserve the park’s unique values for other visitors, both today and in the future.

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Click here to learn more about these principles

 
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Did You Know?
Almost all the trash on shoreline washes in from the Gulf? In 2005, approximately 1,000 volunteers from the general public removed almost 153 tons of trash from the National Seashore's beaches.
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Last Updated: December 05, 2007 at 13:17 EST