SETTING FITT GOALS ON OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Question 1

is considered to be the most challenging activity yet enjoyable one. It also helps us to connect with nature and creates a memorable experience to treasure.

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RECREATION

Question 2

Webster (n.d.)as “that take place in a natural setting as opposed to a highly cultivated or managed landscape such as a playing field or golf course.

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

Question 3

Other examples of Outdoor Recreation include:

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hiking, camping, mountaineering, cycling, dog walking, canoeing, caving, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, running, sailing, skiing, sky diving, and surfing.

Question 4

THE LEAVE NO TRACE SEVEN (7) PRINCIPLES

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1.PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE
2.TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES
3.DISPOSE WASTE PROPERLY
4.LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
5.MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS
6.RESPECT WILDLIFE
7.BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS

Question 5

Successful trip planning requires knowledge of the area: equipment, food and clothing needed; weather conditions and trip expectations; and the temperament and experience of your friends and relatives who were able to visit the area.

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1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE

Question 6

You must choose established campsites. A “hardened” site can tolerate a relatively large amount of use. Keep away from trails and water. Leave a clean camp and make an effort to leave it in a natural condition. Avoid fragile areas such as wet and boggy grounds.

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2. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES

Question 7

All trash must be brought home with you (even trash from others). Deposit solid human waste in cat holes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. To wash your dishes you must carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes. Use small amounts of biodegradable soap.

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3. DISPOSE WASTE PROPERLY

Question 8

Let pictures drawing and memories comprise your souvenirs. Objects in nature derive much of their beauty from their surroundings. People visit wildlands for many reasons, among them to explore nature’s mysteries and surprises. In short, we have to let them be to preserve their natural beauty, and for others to enjoy nature’s special qualities.

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4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND

Question 9

Gather dead woods for campfires, and it should be put out completely anytime you are not in the camp. Before leaving the camp, scatter unburned wood and ashes in a way that blends naturally with the surroundings. Do not use scorched rock or dead earth, use existing fire rings in a well-placed campsite. Thanks to your efforts, the next partly will be more likely to use a clean site.

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5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS

Question 10

A. Use the Thumb Trick
Make a thumbs-up, extend your arm all the way, close one eye, and see if you can hide the animal with your thumb. Adjust your distance until you can hide the whole animal with your thumb. This means you are at a safe distance from wildlife.
B. Observe From a Distance
Do not follow or approach them. Use observation areas, platforms, and trails, and use binoculars.
C. Stay out Wildlife’s Line of Travel
Do not disturb wildlife by shouting or throwing something just to take a proper picture.
D. Never Feed Wild Animals
Human foods and products are harmful to wildlife which disrupts their natural feeding cycles and habits.

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6. RESPECT WILDLIFE

Question 11

Be aware of your surroundings and your noise level. By the following the above mentioned principles, all of us will be able to enjoy peace and solitude during outdoor activities.

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7. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS