Tread Lightly! Celebrates 20 Years

In 1985, a small group of Forest Service employees created a short phrase to help remind recreationists to minimize their impact on the environment.  That little phrase has since changed the nation.  Twenty years later,"Tread Lightly!" has grown from a simple message into an influential, multi-faceted organization with a remarkable following of supporters, partners, and volunteers. 

Celebrate 20 years of Tread Lightly! by donating $20 today!  Or become a member now if you aren’t already.

Here’s a brief look back of some of our favorite highlights since the begining: