Sometimes pavement is all you've got

Sometimes, maybe lots of times, you just have to get outside and concrete is the only choice. That seemed to be just fine this week as the Leave No Trace Board of Directors met May 5-6 to talk shop at their spring meeting in Denver. Board and staff members shared ideas and experiences as we discussed current programs, operations and strategies for the year and beyond. And to have a little afternoon fun, the group hit a paved trail along the Platte River for an urban hiking excursion. Not exactly wilderness but, non-the-less, beautiful, front country that provided a wonderful walk for our group. Our own David Jayo from REI supplied trash bags and gloves and, together, the board and staff picked up as much trash as possible while hiking and enjoying a lovely, downtown spring day in Denver. Just goes to show, you can enjoy the great outdoors just about anywhere!