THE CREED OF THE TRAIL
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THE BEAUTY of Nature lures us out on the old highways. Where Nature is undisturbed there we find pleasure: where destruction rules we find regret. Along- the Old Spanish Trail are the riches of history, legend, sentiment and natural beauty. Many are working to preserve these for all time. Out of the good will of the friends of the Trail will come a great highway with pleasure and profit accruing to everyone.
Love nature and all living things-—that is the soul of sportsmanship.
Don’t destroy. It’s finer to build and beautify.
Don’t cut or break trees or shrubs, unless obviously useless ones.
Don’t gather wild flowers and blossoms carelessly. Their growth and reproduction give beauty to the Trail.
Don’t kill without real need. The birds, trees, shrubs and animals are a part of the pleasure of the traveler.
Help foster wayside beautification and the planting of trees and shrubs, and others in years to come will bless you.
Respect the courtesies of the road and obey traffic rules.
Give kindly thought to the rights of property along the way and the owners will repay out of the gratification they enjoy.
Select a safe spot for the campfire. Never leave it unwatched. When breaking camp, use water or dirt to put it out. Be careful of sparks, of matches or tobacco ashes. A dying spark and one breath of wind can start a destructive fire.
Always leave the camp a little better than you found it. Burn or bury the trash and observe sanitation. It’s a pleasure then to co-operate to make campsites enjoyable.
The Fellowship of the Trail is one of its joys. All along the way are members who will find pleasure in making your acquaintance.
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