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Recreating Responsibly: Trail etiquette
Here in Idaho, we’re lucky to have countless places to camp and recreate outdoors. Wherever and however you choose to get outdoors – recreating responsibly is vital to protecting you, other recreationists, and the land, water, and wildlife we all love. In this 5-part blog series, the Idaho Conservation League is helping you recreate responsibly with easy tips and tricks that make a difference – giving back to the lands that give us so much.
Abby Urbanek, Idaho Conservation League · 3 min read

Camping · Backpacking · Hiking · Backcountry Ski | Snowboard · Horseback Riding · Mountain Biking · Trails · Trail Running
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