Leave No Trace w/Subaru "Leave No Trace" Traveling Team, Jeanelle & Rob - Episode 70

Send us Fan MailLeave No Trace comes up in almost every episode of The Parks Podcast — but what is it really? Most people think it means pack out your trash and pick up after your dog. It's so much more than that.Jeanelle Soland and Rob Pelton, members of the Subaru Leave No Trace traveling team, join The Parks Podcast to walk through all seven principles, explain the science behind each one, and make the case for why this framework applies whether you're heading into the backcountry or sitting on a park bench in your neighborhood.In this episode: — What Leave No Trace actually is — and why it's a global nonprofit, not just a slogan — All seven principles, explained with the science behind each — Why dog waste on a trail is ecologically invasive — even if a bear's waste isn't — Social trails — what they are, how fast they form, and why they matter — The Oak Creek, Arizona study: 400+ social trails closed, E. coli reduced by 42% over five years — How to become a certified Leave No Trace educator — Leave No Trace Daily Life — a new course coming in 2026 — What you can do right now to support public lands — 13 billion outdoor trips per year in the US — and why every choice compoundsGet started: — Free 101 course: lnt.org — Newsletter: lnt.org — Educator certification: lnt.org/training — Volunteer: lnt.org/volunteerSupport the show