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Now that we finished our campfire too, it is time to go back on the bus as we are now done!

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Real Picture of Malibu Creek State Park Campground

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Real Picture of Malibu Creek State Park Campground

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It's getting dark so we need to start up a campfire. Our next principle is meant for you all to do safe campfires when you start them!

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Now we head on over to the campground!

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Off to Malibu Creek State Park!

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I feel inspired, how about you!

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We're now at King Gillette Ranch where we will be doing our virtual hike of the inspiration point trail.

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Hop on this virtual bus and you'll be going to one of the sites in the Santa Monica Mountains!

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Hello Students! Today we will be exploring the Santa Monica Mountains and going on a virtual hike. During this hike, you will be learning about the 7 Leave No Trace Principles. Let's get started!

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Thank you for joining me on our virtual hike and campfire while you all learned the Leave No Trace Principles!

Here are some cool resources from the Leave No Trace website that you all can access!

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Let's protect and enjoy our natural world together

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We have reached our very last Leave No Trace Principle of this virtual activity.

Wave high and be peaceful when seeing other visitors. You are sharing the space with others who want to enjoy as well.

In the comments section, put a waving emoji or a peace sign emoji as those are the most common ways to say hi or bye to people out on the trails!

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Malibu Creek State Park is just one of your green spaces but it is also home for many animals. They deserve to live freely and not be bothered too so keep your distance from critters.

In the comments answer this question, would you feed the animals out in nature and why or why not?

Don't feed critters because they will expect that food and it'll disrupt their diet. It is like having a pet, they'll always want more food when they shouldn't eat that.

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We're having a great virtual campfire. Now is time for our next LNT principle.
Always check with the site for if a permit is needed to have the campfire. Always make sure to put out the fire all the way with water and someone must always watch it. Do not bring firewood from home because you could bring pests and diseases into the site.

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WE DID IT. We've reached the top of the Inspiration Point Trail. Look at those awesome pictures.

This principle explains that being out in nature means you will find objects that look cool but taking those things means you are removing them from their rightful homes. For example, a bird may have left a stick on the floor to pick up later for its nest so picking it up changes its habitat.

Take a mental picture or use your phone to document what you saw!

It's time to walk back to the bus so we can camp out at Malibu Creek State Park which is only 5 minutes away from King Gillette Ranch!

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I'm noticing some of you need a snack break so let's eat before we continue. (munch munch)

That brings us to our next LNT principle of how to protect our environment by throwing away our food wrappers and bags. Pack it in Pack it Out is the saying we use to avoid littering our trash and possibly harming water sources and animals.

Let's continue shall we!

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This principle is very important so plants, flowers, and trees don't get damaged and destroyed on a hike. That means to not go away from trail paths (See sign below)

Camp on areas without vegetation. Places with rocks or sand are the best. Also, after we see the view of inspiration point, we'll be heading to a nearby California State Park to camp out for the night!

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The Leave No Trace Principles are very important for keeping nature safe and special for all to enjoy. "As we spend time outdoors, in the natural world and in wilderness, it’s important to be conscious of the effects our actions may have on plants, animals, other people, and even entire ecosystems." - National Park Service

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This is our first Leave No Trace Principle and it is a very important one.  Knowing what equipment to bring before going on a hike or a camping trip saves you from bringing the wrong shoes or not enough snacks and water.

Another important aspect of this LNT principle is to have an idea of where you are hiking or camping. So everyone, now is the time to write in the comments section what you think the view will look like at the top of the Inspiration Point Trail! You can also make a drawing and send it over to us as well :)

Now we'll move on to our next Leave No Trace Principle as we continue the virtual hike of Inspiration Point.