Explore Outdoor Ethics With The Subaru/leave No Trace Traveling Trainers At The Appalachian Trail Conservancy June 28

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) invites those interested to attend the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28 to learn new and simple ways to effectively protect the environment when hiking or camping. Come and join us for this educational event. End Quote

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (1888PressRelease) June 18, 2014 - Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28 to learn about sound hiking and camping techniques that minimize environmental impacts. This free, family friendly event will be held at the ATC Visitor Center, located at 799 Washington St. in Harpers Ferry, WV.

The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will present a hands-on workshop designed to educate participants about Leave No Trace (LNT) practices, offering a chance for all attendees to become environmental stewards. LNT practices along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) include: plan ahead and prepare; travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose of waste properly; leave what you find; minimize campfire impacts; respect wildlife; and be considerate of other visitors.

"The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is excited to team up with the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers as we encourage the community to explore what it means to enjoy the outdoors in a responsible way," said Javier Folgar, director of Marketing and Communications.

At approximately 2,180 miles, the A.T. is the longest single unit of the National Park System. With the large number of people who enjoy the Trail each year, it is possible that hikers may inadvertently damage the natural environment along the Trail and affect the experience for others. By adopting LNT practices, A.T. users will enable the Trail to retain its essential natural qualities and continue to be a place where an outdoor experience is available.

Event Overview:
Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: ATC Visitor Center, 799 Washington St., Harpers Ferry, WV

The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers are an outreach program of the member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, which strives to grow a nation of outdoor advocates dedicated to putting LNT practices into action. For more information about the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers, visit www.lnt.org/learn/traveling-teams. For more information about LNT practices as they relate to the A.T., visit www.appalachiantrail.org/LNT.

About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The ATC was founded in 1925 by volunteers and federal officials working to build a continuous footpath along the Appalachian Mountains. A unit of the National Park Service, the A.T. ranges from Maine to Georgia and is approximately 2,185 miles in length. It is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. The mission of the ATC is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail - ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. For more information, please visit www.appalachiantrail.org.

Contact: Javier Folgar
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Tel: 304.535.2200 x117
Fax: 304.535.2667
Email: jfolgar ( @ ) appalachiantrail dot org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ATHike
Web: www.appalachiantrail.org

For more information or to schedule an interview, please call Javier Folgar at 304.535.2200 x117 or e-mail jfolgar ( @ ) appalachiantrail dot org.

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