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A main intention of these is to mark trails in a way that stands out while using something natural. Sites have different regulations about creating cairns. Many we experienced asked people not to make them as they could disrupt and confuse people hiking, or disrupt smaller aspects of the ecosystem. • Minimize Campfire Impacts Areas where we were staying would have the Smokey Bear Fire Danger signs. Checking those daily helped us to decide if a fire was necessary. Due to the hot weather, lanterns and flashlights were used in lieu of a fire. A small butane stove was used for meals. • Respect Wildlife Give animals personal space, especially when eating, relieving themselves, and mating. Disposing of waste properly, and minimizing campfire impacts helps wildlife as well. Hosts also requested that we use all natural soaps so as not to hurt the environment, especially when using outdoor showers. • Be Considerate of Other Visitors Adhering to campground rules makes everything easier for everyone. Being in a new environment can make it difficult to settle into routines. Some basic universal campground rules to follow would be: respecting quiet time (usually 10pm-7am); respecting people’s camping space; giving a friendly acknowledgement when passing other campers; and cleaning up after yourself, especially in communal spaces. While these principles were new to me and my husband, it was easily embedded into our camping routine. Would I spend 3 weeks on the road again? Yeah, and I’ll keep learning along the way. Fallon Keplinger (she, her, hers) is a special education teacher, avid tea drinker, and recently certified in Mental Health First Aid. She received her Tea Sommelier Certification in 2018, and in 2019 she completed the Japanese Global Tea Master program in Kyoto, Japan. In 2020, her tea company Rose Glow Tea Room was a finalist at the World Tea Conference for «Best Campaign.» She is a Being Tea Teacher training graduate; and continues to give classes about tea.
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