The Magazine of The Sierra Club
What Yellowstone’s Reopening Can Teach Us About Dealing With Climate Change at National Parks
Catastrophic flooding shut down America’s first national park last summer. Since then, a lot has gone right.
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Biden Designates National Monument Sites Honoring Emmett Till
Till’s murder helped to spark the modern American civil rights movement
The “Bear Aware” Movement Takes Hold in Montana
A small Montana town and popular tourist stop is on its way to becoming the state’s first “bear-smart community”
Here Comes the National Monument Cleanup Crew
At Grand Staircase–Escalante, locals help others "leave no trace"
At Yosemite National Park, the Crush of Visitors Sparks a Construction Boom
As more concrete is poured in the national park, other ways of managing visitation are being explored
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The Road to Car-Free National Parks
Faced with more visitor demand, national parks could look to additional car restrictions to balance access with safety
7 NPS Spots That Celebrate Civil Rights
Start planning your MLK Day field trip
The Chumash Resume Their Obligation
The co-managers of the nation’s newest national marine sanctuary off central California have ecosystem-management experience going back millennia
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The Puma Population in Patagonia Is Booming. Now What?
Pumas are thriving in southern Chile, increasing the risk of conflict with humans
Why Scotland Is Opening a Dementia Center in a National Park
Uncovering the power of nature for people with dementia
