NOTE: We would be remiss not to take advantage of this spell of abnormally cooler weather in North Texas this year. That's why, despite Dallas' concrete confines, we've been offering up suggestions for hiking and general outdoorsy fun in Texas.

Admittedly, though, we hadn't considered vital advice for anticipation of Texas treks : bowel movements. And as the answer to the age-old question, "Does a bear shit in the woods?" seems obvious, the answer to "Do people shit in the woods?" is probably just as obvious. Writers from The Conversation offer some tips below about how to do your business responsibly.

If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no toilet in sight.

Aside from personal inconvenience, w

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