1. Prepare for a 1-mile walk by gathering the Cub Scout Six Essentials and weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
2. “Know Before You Go” Identify the location of your walk on a map and confirm your 1-mile route.
3. “Choose the Right Path” Learn about the path and surrounding area you will be walking on.  
4. “Trash your Trash” Develop a plan for what you will do with your personal trash or trash you find along the trail. 
5. “Leave What You Find” Take pictures along your walk or bring a sketch book to draw 5 things that you want to remember on your walk.
6. “Be Careful with Fire” Determine the fire danger rating along your path.
7. “Respect Wildlife” From a safe distance, identify as you look up, down, and around you, 6 signs of any mammals, birds, insects, reptiles.
8. “Be Kind to Other Visitors” Identify what you need to do as a den to be kind to others on the path.
9. Go on your 1-mile walk while practicing your Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.

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