Environmentalists Have a Wish List for the Lame Duck Session President Biden will have an impressive conservation legacy. He could go even further if he did these things. By Lindsey Botts November 20, 2024 In this story: saving wild places, wildlife, public lands, congress
Biden–Harris Administration Creates a New National Marine Sanctuary off the California Coast The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary honors tribal input and advances ocean conservation By Lindsey Botts October 16, 2024 In this story: indigenous communities, marine ecosystems, wildlife, saving wild places, public lands
Leaf-Peeping for Hikers Here’s where trekkers should head for fabulous fall foliage Text and photographs by Cassandra Brooklyn October 3, 2024 In this story: hiking, national parks, Wonder
How to Celebrate National Public Lands Day Without Leaving Your Home Eight books and films that will transport you to some of America’s most iconic landscapes By Sara Hashemi September 22, 2024 In this story: public lands, America's National Parks, national forests, outdoor recreation, adventure
In Praise of the Wilderness Act On its 60th birthday, this landmark American conservation law is more valuable than ever By Jason Mark August 30, 2024 In this story: public lands, national forests, national parks, wildlife, saving wild places
Unauthorized Drones Are Making Wildfires More Destructive An alarming trend, and confusing regulations, hamper firefighting efforts across the country By Molly McCluskey August 27, 2024 In this story: wildfire, national parks
Here’s How the New Old-Growth Amendment Could Put Forests at Risk Conservation groups say federal agencies are missing an opportunity to save remaining old growth By Lindsey Botts August 28, 2024 In this story: forests, national forests, ecosystems, saving wild places, public lands
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 By Lindsey Botts August 20, 2024 In this story: public lands, wildlife
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 By Lindsey Botts August 16, 2024 In this story: monuments, racial justice, social justice, social justice, America's National Parks
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 By Jenny Qi August 14, 2024 In this story: camping, America's National Parks