Appreciate AZ - Sustainable Travel

The Arizona Office of Tourism and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics© forged a partnership to promote sustainable tourism practices across Arizona's spectacular landscapes and unique destinations.

The Arizona Office of Tourism and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics© forged a partnership to promote sustainable tourism practices across Arizona's spectacular landscapes and unique destinations.

For a richer experience, learn how you can protect Arizona's iconic natural features while enjoying these spectacular destinations

Sustainable

the 7 leave no trace principles

Whether you’re hiking, camping, or off-roading, these foundational principles help ensure Arizona’s natural places remain wild and welcoming.

Tread Lightly 5 Principles

These five guidelines are designed for off-road vehicle users to protect trails, respect wildlife, and travel responsibly across Arizona’s rugged terrain.

APPRECIATE AZ FOR KIDS

Help teach young ones about outdoor safety and the importance of preserving these spaces for others with these kid-friendly activities made in partnership with GoNoodle, creators of learning resources for kids and educators.

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Ranger Talks

Hiker walks among golden rock formations at Chiricahua National Monument

Respect Wildlife
Chiricahua National Monument

Hiker walking on desert trail among tall saguaro cacti in national park

Stick to Trails
Saguaro National Park

Sunset over Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial fire safety sign
Be careful with fire
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial
Tonto National Monument desert landscape with ancient cliff dwellings and cactus

Leave what you find
tonto National Monument

Keep Lake Havasu State Park clean with green river amid rocky landscape
Trash your trash
Lake Havasu 
State Park
Plan a head with man stood in front of large cacti in an arid desert landscape
PLan AHEAD & PREPARE
Organ pipe cactus
Hiking trail sign encouraging visitors to stay on designated paths
STick to trails
kingman blm
Wupatki National Monument ruins with Leave What You Find sign
leave what you find
Wupatki National Monument

Do You Appreciate AZ?

Help us show Arizona some love and Keep Nature Wild with this free clean-up kit. Stop in any of Arizona's Visitor Information Centers and grab a kit.

Arizona cleanup kit poster with saguaro cactus and mountain landscape

ONLINE COURSES

We share helpful information with a simple framework of minimum impact practices to apply when spending time outdoors.

Three people laughing and collaborating at a table with laptops

Appreciate AZ Coalition Partnerships

ADOT logo in blue and white with stylized A and dot graphicArizona Game and Fish Department official circular logo with bird emblemArizona State Parks and Trails logo with state outline and nature symbolsArizona State Land Department seal with natural resources and landscape symbolsLeave No Trace logo with spiral design promoting outdoor environmental ethics
Lush tropical rainforest with tall trees and dense green vegetationWoodpecker perched on weathered wooden pole with multiple holesVibrant waterfall cascading into turquoise pool surrounded by red rocky canyon walls