First-Time Backpacking Basics What you need to take your hiking to the next level By Jill K. Robinson July 6, 2024 In this story: backpacking, outdoor recreation, hiking, public lands
Researchers Get Closer to Creating a Real-Life Jurassic Park Could bringing back extinct species serve a real conservation purpose? By Darren Incorvaia June 28, 2024 In this story: technology, endangered species
Where Compassion and Conservation Meet Marine biologists are claiming compassionate conservation as a new ethos By Christopher Preston July 1, 2024 In this story: oceans
Researchers Are Losing Data Because of Climate Change The Isle Royale Wolf Project and glacier studies are among the projects that have been hampered by a warming world By Susan Cosier June 2, 2024 In this story: climate change, science, saving wild places
Forever in the Distance Some places are better left to the imagination By Krista Langlois May 29, 2024 In this story: indigenous communities, wilderness
Unleash Our Public Lands Congress has work to do to make it easier for Americans to enjoy the great outdoors By Jason Mark May 26, 2024 In this story: national parks, public lands
The Biden Administration Throws a Lifeline to the Greater Sage-Grouse Public asked to weigh in on new rule to limit development on the bird's habitat across much of the West By Alison Harford May 23, 2024 In this story: sage grouse, wildlife, saving wild places, endangered species, animals
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
Large-Scale Wildlife Crossings Head East The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project is making the roads safer for people and animals By Marianne Messina May 19, 2024 In this story: bears, wildlife, saving wild places, animals, climate change
Is This the Year the Muscogee Nation Gets a National Park? Expelled from Georgia via the Trail of Tears, the Muscogee have an opportunity to return home to tell their story By Brandon Withrow May 16, 2024 In this story: public lands, national parks