Hotter Temperatures Are Causing Trees to Have Heat Strokes How climate-change-driven drying of the air is leading to tree deaths the world over By Nathan Gilles July 29, 2024 In this story: forests, national forests, state forests, drought, climate change
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
One Last Day in Utah's Slickrock A job offer out of state called for a melancholy farewell to Arches National Park By Riley Black June 16, 2024 In this story: national parks
Forever in the Distance Some places are better left to the imagination By Krista Langlois May 29, 2024 In this story: indigenous communities, wilderness
The National Park Service Is Getting Serious About Mental Health Care Visitor fatalities, remoteness, and frequent transfers to new facilities all take a toll on rangers By Margret Grebowicz May 28, 2024 In this story: national parks, America's National Parks, health, hiking, camping
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
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
Acadia National Park Confronts a Rising Tide Rangers are caught between preparing for the annual crush of summer tourists and responding to the climate crisis By Kyle Paoletta May 21, 2024 In this story: climate change, America's National Parks, national parks, hiking, camping
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
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