The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Conservation Groups Say Project 2025 Would Gut Wildlife and Public Land Protections
Here's a look at how the far right plan would impact environmental regulations and conservation efforts
Lands & Waters: Parks & Wilderness
President Biden Establishes the Springfield Race Riot National Monument
New NPS site will commemorate the 1908 Illinois tragedy that marked a turning point in American race relations
How I Learned to Calm Down and Love Camping
My immigrant mom taught me the necessity of hustling; camping taught me the joy of slowing down
Hotter Temperatures Are Causing Trees to Have Heat Strokes
How climate-change-driven drying of the air is leading to tree deaths the world over
First-Time Backpacking Basics
What you need to take your hiking to the next level
One Last Day in Utah's Slickrock
A job offer out of state called for a melancholy farewell to Arches National Park
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Forever in the Distance
Some places are better left to the imagination
The National Park Service Is Getting Serious About Mental Health Care
Visitor fatalities, remoteness, and frequent transfers to new facilities all take a toll on rangers
Unleash Our Public Lands
Congress has work to do to make it easier for Americans to enjoy the great outdoors
How to Build a Better Campfire in the Great Outdoors
Campfires present a host of environmental dangers. These devices can help outdoor recreators burn better.
