Visit with Respect

A campaign that encourages respectful visitation with natural & cultural resources in BENM. #visitwithrespect
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As you explore cultural sites & spiritual landscapes, we encourage you to Visit With Respect. Our 20th guideline, Remember That Ancestral Landscapes Are Sacred, emphasizes the importance of responsible stewardship & respectful visitation. 🌎️

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Bears Ears National Monument spans over 1.3 million acres, meaning there are countless opportunities for outdoor adventure! So there is one special tip exclusive to the Indian Creek area: Observe All Raptor Closures - which helps protect raptor nesting sites.

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It’s important to respect the sanctity of these spaces by camping & eating at a safe distance from archaeological sites in the Bears Ears region. Many Tribes & Pueblos believe their ancestors’ spirits still reside in these areas. Remember to pack out trash & waste. 🌎️

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Insects play a significant role in the ecosystem. Are you curious about both their positive & negative impacts on the Bears Ears region? Read on to discover more about the essential role insects play. 🐞🕷️

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We discourage creating 'collector’s piles' because they diminish the experience of discovery for others. The value of visiting a site is experiencing it exactly as it was left by Indigenous people’s ancestors. 🌎 Remember, it’s illegal to take cultural artifacts from sites.

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Labor Day weekend is coming up and if you’re anything like us, you’ll be heading outdoors. Be sure to review these 'Visit With Respect' guidelines to help protect the land and its heritage! Always be safe and #VisitWithRespect - enjoy the 3-day weekend.

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With our next Ambassador training coming up on September 14th (have you signed up yet?), we want to highlight some perks you'll enjoy as an official Ambassador! Our Ambassadors dedicate themselves to caring for the landscape, & we’re committed to taking care of them in return! 🥾

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Millions of years ago, diverse species & plants thrived in this region. Today, the remnants of these ancient treasures are still being researched & studied by the scientific community. It's crucial to Leave Fossils & Bones Undisturbed, following the Visit With Respect guidelines.

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Always pack out your waste – including toilet paper. Most visitors’ first inclination is to dig a cat hole and bury their poop. But in the arid Bears Ears region, human & pet waste doesn’t decompose here like it does in lush forests. At least not for a long time, if that.

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Here are THREE reasons why you should #VisitWithRespect 🦎🥾🌱

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“Enjoy Cultural Sites Without Ropes” is referring to recreationalists who use ropes to access to cultural sites. We encourage visitors to avoid using ropes to drop into cultural sites or attempting to climb inside structures. Thank you to visitors who continue to be respectful!

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When creating the Visit With Respect film, we worked with local Navajo artist, Joshua Dixon, to create this amazing piece. He states, “For this design, I wanted to highlight the beauty of Bears Ears & how it is surrounded by desert."

Watch the film here: https://t.co/h0WmgQFdFM

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Spring, sun, & wildflowers might make you eager to venture outdoors! But please remember, whether you’re hiking, backpacking, or engaging in any other recreational activity, to stay on established trails. Let’s all do our part to protect the Bears Ears landscape! 🌱🥾

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Sahar Khadjenoury is a director, videographer, & producer. She owns her own company, Weaving Cultures Media, & brings fresh new ideas to the world of cinematography.

Read her story: https://t.co/oqccsGjj7N

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In April, news about the release of the Visit With Respect short documentary, “Respecting the Past, Preserving the Future” was featured in the Moab Times Independent. 🙌 We wanted to highlight their article & have it available for the public to read: https://t.co/WJNzlylJ4N

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When you view cultural sites from a distance, you’re being respectful, and you’re also protecting these prominent, sensitive places. Viewing from a distance allows you to take in the sights & wonderment while also preventing continued degradation to these sites & structures. 🥾

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Here are a few behind-the-scenes of Visit With Respect’s new short film, “Respecting the Past, Preserving the Future.” Thanks to the ALCC (Ancestral Lands Conservation Corp) Crew 663, the Summer Camp kiddos & Ancient Wayves for their participation!

https://t.co/h0WmgQFdFM

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A few weeks ago, we released our Visit With Respect short documentary, “Respecting the Past, Preserving the Future” - & we’re happy to finally share it! 🌱🥾

If you haven’t yet seen it, go to:
https://t.co/h0WmgQFdFM

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We’re delighted to unveil our 20th guideline that we developed in collaboration with the Bears Ears Commission. It was important to Tribal Leaders to create a tip for the public to remember when they’re interacting with the landscape. 🌎️

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