Outdoor Code

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As an American, I will do my best to—

Be clean in my outdoor manners.: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it

for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.

Be careful with fire.: I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.: I will treat public and private property with respect. I will follow the principles of Leave No Trace for all outdoor activities.
Be conservation-minded.: I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.

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+== Outdoor Code ==
-The Outdoor Code is a pledge to be considerate of, and in, the outdoors. It reads as follows: '''''As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded.'''''
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+As an American, I will do my best to—
+;[[Be clean in my outdoor manners.]]: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it
+for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
+;[[Be careful with fire.]]: I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
+;[[Be considerate in the outdoors.]]: I will treat public and private property with respect. I will follow the principles of Leave No Trace for all outdoor activities.
+;[[Be conservation-minded.]]: I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.