A Veterans Day Reflection on Why Access to the Outdoors Is More Important Than Ever How one veteran's connections with the land provided hope during his service By Sherman Neal II November 11, 2024 In this story: veterans, inspiring connections outdoors, military outdoors, outdoor recreation
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. By Megan Ewald May 22, 2024 In this story: camping, outdoor recreation, inspiring connections outdoors, public lands
Are Social Media Videos Ruining the National Park Experience? Influencers are broadcasting their park experiences to tens of thousands of followers. But at what cost? By Rani Chor, & the West May 10, 2024 In this story: national parks, inspiring connections outdoors, social media toolkit
Love for the Outdoors Is Infectious Helping others get outside is a gift that pays itself forward By Ben Jealous April 14, 2024 In this story: inspiring connections outdoors, military outdoors, education
The Explore Act Will Be a Boon for Outdoor Recreation Congress considers the largest outdoors package of President Biden’s term By Lindsey Botts April 4, 2024 In this story: public lands, outdoor recreation, inspiring connections outdoors
Talking to Plants Changed My Life I also thought it sounded weird—until I learned to let go and give it a try By Lucy Sherriff January 9, 2024 In this story: inspiring connections outdoors, nature, health
How Writers of Color Are Changing What Nature Writing Looks Like A new generation of writers reboot a genre By Amanda Machado January 2, 2024 In this story: books, racial justice, nature, inspiring connections outdoors
For Too Many Kids, Getting Outside Is Easier Said Than Done When in doubt, #OptOutside By Ben Jealous December 2, 2023 In this story: inspiring connections outdoors
How I Went From Climate Fatigue to Climate Storytelling Finding a place within the climate justice movement By Aarohi Sheth August 31, 2023 In this story: climate change, inspiring connections outdoors
Can Outdoor Access Reduce the Risk of Dementia? A new study links nearby green spaces to lower hospitalizations By Kim Brown Seely June 29, 2023 In this story: health, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, hiking