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Bigfoot brought his bride with him to Minnesota this time! Look for him and/or her on the DNR Stage tomorrow & Monday!
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On & along the highway just west of Itasca State Park.
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The Leave No Trace theme song!
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What a wonderful get together with the Leave No Trace MN Chapter at the Girl Scouts in St. Paul!
New and exciting projects and friendships are in the future. Our Chapter is all about inspiring and promoting responsibility in the outdoors. Let’s all make a difference together!
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Ever wondered what happens to all that wrapping paper and packaging after the holidays?

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So Mrs. Bigfoot took a job endorsing Purple mattress protectors. Who knew?

A stretchy mattress protector is WAY more comfortable than that glorified trash bag you're probably sleeping on. Subscribe to Purple! http://www.youtube.com/...
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Mark your calendars and let's go hiking! What better way to enjoy the outdoors with friends, family, and pints of beer afterwards! Hope to see you at Lake Maria State Park March 4.
Hiking The North is proud member of the Leave No Trace Minnesota Chapter. Portion of your hike proceeds will go towards Leave No Trace MN Chapter. Through targeted education, research and outreach, the center ensures the long-term health of our natural world. Protect, preserve, and enjoy the State Parks of Minnesota.

To register follow link==> Hike and Pints: Leave No Trace.

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A great example of the rare treat that comes our way when we all practice Leave No Trace!

ThomasJSpence images added 11 new photos to the album: Lynx Group in Superior National Forest.

This morning I had a great encounter with a group of lynx. It started as a single lynx in the road and quickly grew into a group of 5. Possibly an adult female ...and 4 youngsters. Read the photo descriptions for details.
5 Canada Lynx

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-ProStaff Amerika 😘🏕

Lake Superior - one very big reason to love Minnesota.

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Okay check this out... here's a little video I threw together of the wave action going on today in Grand Marais, MN. It was super fun to watch and photograph these waves, even more fun to put the video together to share with you all! I hope you enjoy

Get out of your winter blues and get outside!
Join Hiking The North as they guide you through some snowy winter trails starting by the Visitor Center at Schulze Lake at Lebanon Hills in Eagan. For more details, click on the event below:

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Sat 12:00 PM CST860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123-1904, United States

Do you know an adventurous couple who would be up for this exciting opportunity to travel the country and educate others about how to enjoy the outdoor responsibly? It's a fantastic gig, for those who make it!Please pass this on!

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Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We are still looking for our perfect Traveling Trainers for 2018-19! Check out the description and share with the people you think we're looking for 🤗
http://bit.ly/2mtUqbq

This.

Every year.

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Fluctuating temperatures are making for unpredictable ice conditions. Driving on the ice is risky and dangerous.

See the bumper of the car in the photo? That r...eally happened. Don't let it happen to you.

There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. Get more information on ice safety: mndnr.gov/icesafety

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Here are several good reasons why it's best not to feed wildlife! Looks cute, but can you imagine the trouble these guys could cause? More so, how damaging it is to them when people habituate them like this.

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We've never seen so many raccoons in one place
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When one person in the office has snacks and EVERYONE wants some.

Hey Campfire Dragon fans!

There are a few new things being added to every Campfire Dragon purchased beginning January 1, 2018 :

1) New improved photos featuring... my daughter, Bridgette Lofgren, along with the "Legend of the Campfire Dragon" on the "How To Start A Campfire" insert
2) A Campfire Dragon sticker (like this)
3) For every C Drag purchased, Campfire Dragon will donate $$ to support the work of Leave No Trace, Minnesota Chapter

Remember to check this out on-line or in-person when you visit Piragis Northwoods Company, Duluth Pack, Lake Superior Trading Post, and Thrive Co., Ltd. in Japan.

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Check out my sticker design I made at MakeStickers.com
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File this under things we never think about, but should. My apologies to the planet for all the glitter I have contributed to this problem.

Glitter seems like a harmless bit of fun, but its environmental impact has led some scientists to call for it to be banned. Most glitter is made from plastic, and the small size of its particles makes it a potential ecological hazard, particularly in the oceans. “I think all glitter should be bann...
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Become a Leave No Trace member before the end of November and the Minnesota State Advocate may win a free pair of Keen shoes. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and 30% of your contribution comes back to Minnesota to help us continue to teach outdoor ethics throughout this great state! Use this link to sign up and become a member today: https://lnt.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=81

A reminder about our Annual Celebration & Volunteer Recognition event coming up next week. Hope to see you there!