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In 'Hike the Line,' from Corey Robinson, these hikers share an experience that's unlike any other thru-hike
Fly-fishing expert and guide Hank Patterson is out to prove that most of the squabbling is just a misunderstanding
'Koktuli Wild' tracks a group of paddlers as they explore the intricacies of Alaska's wild-salmon populations
'When Rivers Rise' shows how India and Google are partnering to provide better intelligence to inform flood warnings and evacuations
The bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act promises a better permitting process
Three paddlers sail to Havana in order to kayak 27 hours all the way back to Key West, Florida
Patagonia alleges that Anheuser-Busch is deliberately trying to confuse beer drinkers and profiting off the outdoor retailer's reputation as a sustainable company
But the federal agency responsible for managing more than 245 million acres of public land kept the boilerplate about the economic value of these places
But do remember that it can be a powerful mental-health tool and go beyond the whitewashed Instagram posts to focus on improving access to the outdoors for those who need it most
In America, driver convenience comes first, while just trying to stay alive on a bike is a crime
What began as a carpe diem trip has become one of the few representations of visible queerness in the outdoor world
An official investigation into ethics violations by Trump's new Secretary of the Interior was opened just four days after his confirmation
The political dispute between Russia and Ukraine combined with weather to close down the Barneo ice camp
No one has done more to sound the alarm about climate change than Bill McKibben. We asked him: is there any hope at all?
The Democratic candidate released her comprehensive plan for saving our national parks and public lands. It's impressive, even if it never comes to fruition.
America's public lands can help solve the climate crisis instead of contributing to it
Outpost wants to disrupt the outdoor gear trade show business. Our writer descended on its California festival last fall to check out the felt hat–wearing, Bulleit bourbon–sipping crowd and to find out whether the buzzy experience is anything more than an Instagram-ready fad.
Two new podcasts are telling stories about climate and environmental change—and giving us a venue for considering the future
The Acting Interior Secretary's confirmation hearing was already absurd. Then the Greenpeace protestors showed up.
The budget airline was responsible for shuttling 30 percent of the country's tourists last year. Its closing will irrevocably change how we get there—and that might be a good thing.
The wall won’t just separate two nations, it will sever the connection between a community and its native flora and fauna
Grand Canyon National Park superintendent Christine Lehnertz notified park employees on March 14 that she was resigning, effective March 31. This comes weeks after a four-month investigation turned up no wrongdoing and found a series of 2018 allegations against her to be "unfounded."
The Youth Climate Strike is working to shut down schools across the country on March 15 to demand that world leaders act on preventing climate change
A close reading of the President’s 2020 Department of the Interior budget reveals massive funding cuts for everything public-lands related—except for oil and gas
The Trump Administration plans to delist the gray wolf across the Lower 48. Here’s why that's happening and what it means for the future of the species.
Luis Benitez became the face of government’s interest in the outdoor recreation industry, one that’s larger than both the auto and oil and gas exploration industries. He sat down with 'ϳԹ' to discuss the industry’s expanding role in politics and his own future.
The public comment period that will impact a redefinition of what's protected under the Clean Water Act is open through April 15
At last, you can see real-time availability of federal campsites on third-party apps and websites
Meet the daredevils who crossed from the Santa Elena Canyon to Big Bend National Park to make a point about unity and trust
A century-long effort to designate Indiana's first national park finally paid off last week
Meet the slackliners who traversed the Rio Grande from Mexico to the U.S.
A compromise over Utah public land reveals how one of the biggest conservation acts in years got through the Senate this week
The lengths to which the Utah Congressman will go to avoid addressing the real issues are getting laughably extraordinary
This week saw heated public outcry over the organization's false claim of being the first to get outdoor brands to commit to inclusivity. Let's use this opportunity to enact real change.
In sharp contrast with today's administration, the 1970s were a time when our environment was seen as valuable and not a resource to be destroyed and turned into dollars
A new documentary is telling the story of the immigrants who keep ski towns running
The Kurdish region of Iraq is home to spectacular peaks, wild rivers, and fiercely hospitable people, and it could be the Middle East’s next big adventure tourism destination. But there’s one small catch: it’s still dangerous as hell.
Park rangers, wildland firefighters, and an EPA lawyer have all told me that they're worried they'll lose their jobs if they talk publicly about the shutdown
A former National Park Service ranger on why now, more than ever, national parks need protection from Washington's budget fights
Photographer Ian Tuttle visited Death Valley last week and asked tourists and locals about how they see the desert park faring a month into the government shutdown
It's anything but an unpaid vacation, especially when your job is protecting the environment
Our favorite recent releases (and a few oldies but goodies) will help you escape for at least a few minutes
Plus, a new protocol will make it more difficult for other parks to close during the shutdown
The shutdown is hampering fire prevention efforts in the state, even while the President looks to disaster-relief funds for his wall
From mountain bikers in California to snowmobilers in Montana, renegade adventurers see the shutdown as a chance to get away with anything. They need to stop.
The initiative, led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is ambitious, but some in the outdoor industry argue it's the only hope for saving wild places from climate change
Eight hundred of the 2,300 Bureau of Land Management staff who remain on duty during the shutdown are dedicated to serving the oil and gas industries
Just days before Secretary Zinke left his post, the agency quietly proposed rules that would have it ignoring many Freedom of Information Act requests
Parks are being destroyed, people are dying, and no one's in charge
A man fell from Yosemite's Nevada Fall on Christmas Day
A longtime local's perspective on the mayhem
The shoes-for-good company is the latest in a string of outdoor brands taking a stand on hot-button political issues
Over 16,000 employees will go without pay and local communities will lose approximately $18 million per day
EPA proposes stripping protections from 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
How creating a "simplified permit system" could decrease the public's input in the land of many uses
When Dick's Sporting Goods announced that it would reduce gun sales in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, CEO Edward Stack said he wanted to start a conversation about gun safety in America. What he got instead was a firestorm.
The Boise Bicycle Project teaches inmates the ins and outs of bicycle maintenance, with the ultimate goal of getting everyone in Boise on two wheels—no matter their income
The Alaska senator sent us a letter about her enviro bonafides. Naturally, we checked her work.
Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges
The 34-year-old teacher reportedly died at the hands of a drug cartel
Debunking various theories currently floating around the Internet
The government just released new fitness guidelines, which we boiled down to a single, simple mantra
Waiting in the wings is an even worse swamp monster—oil and gas lobbyist David Bernhardt
Attorney Xochitl Torres Small just won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in a rural district. One of her prominent talking points? Protecting the region's national monument.
The results from Tuesday's elections prove that the majority of people in this country revere our public lands. Politicians, listen up.
If she wins tomorrow, the 38-year-old Democrat would become the country's first Native American governor. Can a moderate still win in Trump's America? Idaho is about to find out.
The world’s biggest marathon is more than just a race. It offers the illusion of unity.
Is the movement that sparked the 2016 takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ready to age out?
As Wyoming debates whether to charge hikers, I wanted to issue a reminder that this whole pay-to-play concept on our public lands doesn't work
Can recent events be chalked up to the occasional confusion of bureaucracy? Or is something more worrisome afoot?
Now that the House Natural Resources Committee has fallen under Democrat control, it could mean real oversight for the Department of Interior, says Arizona Representative Raul Grijalva
Even as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has said he wants to give states more decision-making power over federal lands, the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to limit public input
The world asks: Is Zinke corrupt, incompetent, or both?
In what might be a first for any American company, the clothing brand has endorsed two Senate candidates
Unless the Forest Service can pony up the cash to save it
And replaced her with a loyalist political operative who may not need Senate confirmation
Patagonia's founder reminds us that democracy requires showing up.
Non-partisan midterm elections guidance from key environmental organizations
They don't vote. Why are the people most concerned about climate change some of the least likely to show up in November?
