Please understand the importance of "Leave No Trace" "Leave No Trace" is a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation in the outdoors. These principles encourage outdoor enthusiasts to minimize their impact on the natural environment when enjoying outdoor recreational activities such as hiking and camping. This includes things like properly disposing of trash, staying on designated trails, and respecting wildlife. Adhering to these principles helps to protect the environment and preserve it for future generations to enjoy. ​ If you are new to hiking, a fan of recreation and national parks, or think its ok to maybe deviate from rules, please understand the importance of the research that proceeded your visit. If you don't believe it to be a MAJOR deal to follow the golden rule of "Leave no Trace", please spend time to understand why National Park professionals have spent decades building a body of work based off research. ​ This includes, emphatically, the leaving of "inspirational rocks". **It is not OK.** **DO NOT LEAVE PAINTED ROCKS IN ANY PARK.**