Lands & Waters: Parks & Wilderness
One Last Day in Utah's Slickrock
By Riley Black June 16, 2024A job offer out of state called for a melancholy farewell to Arches National Park
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Forever in the Distance
By Krista Langlois May 29, 2024Some places are better left to the imagination
The National Park Service Is Getting Serious About Mental Health Care
By Margret Grebowicz May 28, 2024Visitor fatalities, remoteness, and frequent transfers to new facilities all take a toll on rangers
Unleash Our Public Lands
By Jason Mark May 26, 2024Congress 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
By Megan Ewald May 22, 2024Campfires present a host of environmental dangers. These devices can help outdoor recreators burn better.
Acadia National Park Confronts a Rising Tide
By Kyle Paoletta May 21, 2024Rangers are caught between preparing for the annual crush of summer tourists and responding to the climate crisis
Is This the Year the Muscogee Nation Gets a National Park?
By Brandon Withrow May 16, 2024Expelled from Georgia via the Trail of Tears, the Muscogee have an opportunity to return home to tell their story
Are Social Media Videos Ruining the National Park Experience?
By Rani Chor, & the West May 10, 2024Influencers are broadcasting their park experiences to tens of thousands of followers. But at what cost?
President Biden Expands Two National Monuments in California
By Lindsey Botts May 2, 2024Here's what you need to know about San Gabriel Mountains and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monuments