Leave No Trace, Detroit Style: Free Checklist

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Before you go
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  • Entry requirements and hours
  • Accessibility by route
  • Wildlife closures
  • Water and waste prep
  • Pet rules by park
  • Safety basics
While you're out there
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  • Trail and vegetation rules
  • Wildlife rules by location
  • Fire and smoke policies
  • Noise ordinances
  • Drone rules by park
  • Who to call if something's wrong
Before you leave
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  • Waste pack-out rules
  • Dog waste rules
  • Gear sweep for invasives
  • How to log wildlife sightings

Rules sourced from Michigan DNR, Detroit Parks and Recreation, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Downtown Detroit Partnership, and Leave No Trace

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