I took my pooch out for a stroll this morning and while I was taking in the serene beauty of the ice-coated beaver pond, I looked down and spotted a beer can. So I pierced it with the tip of my hiking pole and turned to head back home when I saw an appalling dumb heap like the Grinch’s soul. I poked what I could with my poles and stuffed 6 flattened cans and two plastic plates into my pack. So, poles are not only great for improving circulation, supporting your weight, and warding off bears, they can also be used for collecting trash. On my way home I spotted another litter spot— torn envelops, scratch tickets and more cans.
At the rate we are going a trash bag will be listed as one of the top 10 hiking essentials.
My hike was litter-ally ruined. Remember to pick up after yourself and the babies who rely on others to clean up after their dumps, so that we can keep our trails pristine.
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