In Praise of the Wilderness Act By Jason Mark August 30, 2024 On its 60th birthday, this landmark American conservation law is more valuable than ever In this story: public lands, national forests, national parks, wildlife, saving wild places
Unauthorized Drones Are Making Wildfires More Destructive By Molly McCluskey August 27, 2024 An alarming trend, and confusing regulations, hamper firefighting efforts across the country In this story: wildfire, national parks
Here’s How the New Old-Growth Amendment Could Put Forests at Risk By Lindsey Botts August 28, 2024 Conservation groups say federal agencies are missing an opportunity to save remaining old growth In this story: forests, national forests, ecosystems, saving wild places, public lands
Conservation Groups Say Project 2025 Would Gut Wildlife and Public Land Protections By Lindsey Botts August 20, 2024 Here's a look at how the far right plan would impact environmental regulations and conservation efforts In this story: public lands, wildlife
President Biden Establishes the Springfield Race Riot National Monument By Lindsey Botts August 16, 2024 New NPS site will commemorate the 1908 Illinois tragedy that marked a turning point in American race relations In this story: monuments, racial justice, social justice, social justice, America's National Parks
How I Learned to Calm Down and Love Camping By Jenny Qi August 14, 2024 My immigrant mom taught me the necessity of hustling; camping taught me the joy of slowing down In this story: camping, America's National Parks
Hotter Temperatures Are Causing Trees to Have Heat Strokes By Nathan Gilles July 29, 2024 How climate-change-driven drying of the air is leading to tree deaths the world over In this story: forests, national forests, state forests, drought, climate change
First-Time Backpacking Basics By Jill K. Robinson July 6, 2024 What you need to take your hiking to the next level In this story: backpacking, outdoor recreation, hiking, public lands
One Last Day in Utah's Slickrock By Riley Black June 16, 2024 A job offer out of state called for a melancholy farewell to Arches National Park In this story: national parks
Forever in the Distance By Krista Langlois May 29, 2024 Some places are better left to the imagination In this story: indigenous communities, wilderness