March/April 2016

2016 March/April

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Pollution from Utah's old economy is threatening to choke its recreation-based future
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Coal versus Recreation in Utah

Haze from Utah's coal-fired power plants threatens its vibrant outdoor-recreation industry.

By Judith Lewis Mernit

February 8, 2016

Sierra magazine takes you on a trip to the most remote sections of northern Quebec.
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Searching for the Sea Wolf of Quebec

A canoe journey through the wilds of Quebec, looking for a rare freshwater seal

Text and photographs by Conor Mihell

February 9, 2016

Does the original kayak still have a place in a melting Greenland?
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The Art of Greenlandic Kayaking

The world's most badass kayakers call it a "qajaq." And they use it to hunt walrus.

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

February 9, 2016

Our National Wildlife and People Refuges
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Wildlife Refuges Are Retreats for People, Too

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuges near urban areas provide easy escapes for city dwellers

By Reed McManus

February 8, 2016

BREAKING: Being hit by lightning is dangerous to you and other living things.
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What to Do After Being Hit By Lightning

A lightning strike knocks you unconscious. Do you need medical attention?

By R.L. Miller

February 10, 2016