Leave No Trace Rap

Fall Southwest Semester student Scott Groves leaves no doubt about his LNT skills with his rap fresh from the field…

November 23, 2005

When you go camping or are going on a hike,
Here are seven principles that I know you might like.
They have to do with ethics, they have to do with you,
By the end of this rap, you’ll know what to do.

LEAVE NO TRACE, It’s a popular saying,
LEAVE NO TRACE, Hell no we ain’t playin.

If you’re going to a place you don’t know well, Beware,
Research to plan ahead and prepare.
When you travel to a place, remember, don’t stay too long,
And when you camp, camp on a site that durable and strong.

Also, the wilderness is a beautiful place,
That’s why it’s important to properly dispose of your waste.
“Hey Ryan, Look what I got from the ground!,”
“Man Scott, don’t you know you gotta leave what you found?”

Everything I’ve said is true, are you calling me a liar?
Now I got something to say, minimize the impact of campfires.
If you see a scary animal, don’t freak out and grab your knife,
Remember you’re in their house now, so respect wildlife.

Finally, know at a campsite, you’re usually not the only one,
Be respectful to others, and then everyone can have fun.
Now everyone’s heard it and they know what to do,
So go start living, cuz this rap is through.