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'Eighth Wonder' profiles commercial fisherwoman Erica Madison and her ragtag group of friends during Alaska's Bristol Bay salmon run
Bicycles have been agents of change and rebellion since the 19th century. That's why seeing law enforcement use them to repress protesters feels especially jarring and wrong.
Rose Marcario was one of the most vocal and progressive leaders in the outdoor industry
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In the midst of protests against police brutality and a global pandemic, four-time U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi weighs in on racism and running
Post something anti-racist instead. Better yet, do something anti-racist instead.
The pandemic has shut down the most polluting industries around the world and turned us all into more adaptable consumers. That still isn't enough.
The response to Arbery’s murder highlighted what I already knew: the running world is deeply divided by race, and we must address it
Why are two outdoor industry giants lending their support to a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Trump Administration's assault on clean air standards? It's good business.
Emigrant Gulch, just north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana's Paradise Valley, is the proposed site of a new gold mine
'Last Call for the Bayou' follows five Louisiana residents as they battle to keep their industries alive amid disappearing wetlands
When it's highly diluted to clear water of pathogens, it could save your life
A quarantine against the world worked once for the Gunnison Valley. Can it again?
The massive global demonstrations planned for its 50th anniversary were canceled. Luckily, there's still plenty that environmentalists can do from home.
More than 50 national parks host visual artists every year. These three artists used their residencies to draw attention to climate change, species loss, and pollution.
The National Park Service’s Public Health Department warns of dire consequences to employees and communities if parks don’t close immediately
In Oregon's Clackamas County, a fight between a sheriff and an elite search and rescue unit reveals how local politics can collide with recreational safety for residents and visitors alike
Nick Giacomini went from being a Bay Area burnout to a yoga celebrity. His career is also a window into long-standing debates about yoga and cultural appropriation in the U.S.
The coronavirus package is a missed opportunity to take meaningful action on carbon emissions, putting us decades behind on climate action
Seven employees have tested positive for the virus, even while the parks have no entrance fees, are short on staff, and are overwhelmed by visitors. Sound familiar?
And they're even more important during the coronavirus pandemic
Is it tone-deaf to talk about climate right now? Or is this an opportunity to tackle major global problems in tandem?
With the public distracted, Secretary Bernhardt is advancing environmental harm
When the mine closed in Questa, New Mexico, in 2014, the town found itself in the midst of an identity crisis
America's patchwork laws on big-cat ownership create all kinds of problems—like when people let their dangerous kitties go free
As more states hold—or decide to postpone—presidential primaries, a new poll of Mountain West voters shows that a clear majority support climate action, clean air and water, and public lands protection
Wes Siler and legendary alpinist Conrad Anker explain why your vote matters and how to make it count
Here, Wes Siler and legendary mountain climber Conrad Anker walk through the first step: registering to vote
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
So far, 383 companies have signed up to participate in the outdoor brand's Time to Vote program on November 3, and the organization hopes to double that number by the election
Argeo Cruz ran the standard. But he had a much tougher obstacle to contend with.
After a public outcry, the BLM announced that it will not offer oil and gas leases on the Slickrock Trail near Moab—a popular mountain biking destination
'Where I Belong' tracks the affection for wilderness that environmental lobbyist Chris Hill has and what she's doing to defend it
Sustainable finance has finally hit the big time. Is it time to risk your wallet to save the planet?
The United States leads the world in spending for health and fitness but still ranks lowest in measurements of actual health. How do we break the cycle?
Analyzing cuts to the National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Land and Water Conservation Fund
Trump administration manipulated emissions reporting from the deadliest fires in California history to promote logging
Despite pending lawsuits, the administration is forging ahead
As a Trump reelection looks less certain, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is accelerating work for oil and gas industries
What do you do when your parents' political views directly impact your life?
The Games have always been political. That's a given. But is the IOC also trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist?
As we begin a critical new decade for the environment, we need to look toward the light
The candidate unveiled a plan for addressing climate change, pollution, and good jobs at sea
Why the new crop of state recreation offices are about more than just outdoor sports
The Bureau of Land Management has rented new headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado, and given D.C. employees 30 days to decide whether to move. Why is the agency fleeing the capital for new digs?
President Trump was right to say that other issues are more important. When it comes to the environment, we need to make fundamental shifts in how we live our lives.
With every post, Kiona, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account How Not to Travel Like a Basic Bitch, is teaching herself and her followers how to be, well, less basic
We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story
Climbers at Lion Rock have joined the pro-democracy movement in the city's struggle with Beijing
Has Governor Gavin Newsom done a bad job managing the wildfires? Should he invest in "cleaning" the forest? We've got answers.
She escaped the Nazis, stuck it to the men, turned the outdoor industry on its head, and made us laugh. All while seeking perfection.
Environmental groups prevent DOI’s efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures
A controversial Interior Department advisory committee has made a series of recommendations aimed at privatizing campgrounds on public lands
A scandal over radiation exposure at the national park is the latest weapon employees have used against each other in a perpetually dysfunctional workplace
A modest proposal that, at the very least, will make your community better
Outdoor athletes have plenty of influence on Instagram. Protect Our Winters wants to wield it in the halls of Congress.
Getting involved in local and state elections can lead to big changes in the fight against global warming
As John Carlos and Tommie Smith are about to be inducted in the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, others face punishment for similar acts.
Over the past ten years, more than 160 Tibetans have committed self-immolation—the act of setting yourself on fire—to protest Chinese occupation of their country. Has this had any lasting effect? In an extraordinary journey to Dharamsala, India, the center of Tibetan culture in exile, a journalist and a scholar talk to family members about the meaning and costs of the ultimate political sacrifice.
Staff members of Marie Stopes International navigate wild bulls, treacherous singletrack, and rushing rivers to make long-term birth control accessible to some of the hardest-to-access places in Nepal
Outdoor companies and major athletes are showing their support for the worldwide Youth Climate Strike today
Millions around the world took to the streets to protest inaction on the climate crisis. In New York City, they got to hear from the commander-in-chief herself.
As delegates for the UN's Climate Action Summit convene in New York, the real leaders are the young people pushing for climate justice in the streets
In a controversial move, the secretary of the interior recently decreed that motorized bikes should be allowed anywhere that standard bikes are permitted. How this will work is still being sorted out, but the world of pedal-assist riding is about to really open up.
The EPA announced plans to reduce protections for 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
Even as the green movement works toward building an inclusive outdoor community, anti-immigration groups are using environmental rhetoric to keep people out.
Cars may have driven us apart, but we’re natural allies. Here’s how to do your part to heal the divide.
Das Boat is a series of short films that follow a 50-year-old aluminum hull boat as it's towed all over the Southeast
It's situated next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park's largest campground and is a now an eerie piece of history
The country's Ministry of Tourism unveiled a series of proposals aimed at avoiding another disastrous, overcrowded year on the world's highest peak
After two deaths and a shift in the conversation in Colorado, advocates are cautiously optimistic that change is coming
A new organization thinks eminent domain is the answer to protecting the national scenic trail system. Other advocates think that idea is counterproductive.
Recycling is broken. The oceans are trashed. As the plastics crisis spirals out of control, an unlikely collection of executives and environmentalists set sail for the North Atlantic Gyre in a desperate attempt to find common ground.
Want to be an asshole with a hill to die on? Here are some tips and tricks to get you there.
Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests
'Mindless Crowd' is a reflection on humanity's relationship with its landscape and the natural world
Everything the national parks could afford to do with the money Trump's celebration took from them
Canaima National Park, sacred to the indigenous Pemón, is a marquee destination for international explorers. But the region's economic future is in doubt after forces loyal to Nicolás Maduro shot and killed longtime guide Rolando Garcia in February.
'This Land' tells the story of an ongoing case with big stakes for tribal sovereignty