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With the stroke of a pen, the secretary of the interior just undid most of Trump’s harmful energy policies
A new ruling calls into question previous regulations and norms around film and photography on these spaces
Permits, education, and increased fees are all on the table as possible solutions
For most Americans, the naming of a secretary of the interior is of little consequence. However, as a Navajo man, who holds this position has defined much of my life, and the recent appointing of Deb Haaland marks a groundbreaking moment.
Republican senators used the hearing to air conspiracy theories, lie, and point fingers at Biden nominee for issues they themselves are responsible for
Despite rhetoric from Republicans, the shift toward renewable energy actually brings substantial, nationwide economic benefits—and it'll help the oil and gas industry, too
In one fell swoop, President Biden is undoing his predecessor's most harmful work on public lands, climate change, clean air and water, and environmental justice
The end of the Trump administration can't come soon enough for our climate and public lands. Thankfully, there are a series of actions our new president can immediately take to begin undoing the damage.
There's no better way to celebrate these holidays than by exploring our public lands
The 35th generation New Mexican will oversee public lands, national parks, Native American affairs, and more
In the spell of a week, a mysterious monolith appeared in the Utah desert and was subsequently removed by some slackline bros. The saga has raised more questions than answers.
The sporting goods giant will open two locations of a new outdoor concept, Public Lands, next year, the company's outgoing CEO told investors last week
In its final months, Trump's Department of the Interior shows its true colors by rushing through drilling leases in Alaska and rewriting major components of the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act
Her essays on the challenges African Americans face in the outdoors spurred an outpouring of questions from readers. This is her response.
With a key list of Land and Water Conservation Fund projects missing, political subterfuge threatens the bipartisan legislative achievement
The Conservation Alliance has ended its business with longtime financial partner Bank of America, divesting all funds over concerns about the bank's lack of environmental commitment
Even in traditionally conservative states like Montana and Wyoming, no single issue unites centrist voters in 2020 more than public-lands protection. That's one reason Montana Republican senator Steve Daines has spent the past 18 months trying to convince voters he's a reliable conservationist. Critics say it's mere "greenwashing," but his success may decide the balance of power in Washington.
Keep warm this winter by harvesting fuel yourself
The villainous BLM boss appears to have survived a court ouster, further threatening Trump's oil agenda
Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate for governor, threatens the state's unique angler-access regulations
Last month, a federal judge ordered William Perry Pendley to vacate his post at the Bureau of Land Management. The decision had "no impact whatsoever" on his position, Pendley said.
Our 62 Parks Traveler explores miles of hiking trails and one of the largest remaining mixed-grass prairie ecosystems in the country at South Dakota's Wind Cave, the 21st stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park.
After running the Bureau of Land Management for more than a year without Senate confirmation, Pendley has been ordered to surrender his position
A federal court just ruled that the BLM's leader was serving illegally, with plans to reconvene next week to consider if all of his actions were illegal, too
Southern Civil War symbols have been a flash point in towns and cities for years, but at places like the Gettysburg battlefield and Arlington National Cemetery—which are run by the Park Service and the Pentagon—there's a new, escalating conflict over monuments that honor the Lost Cause
Two years ago, Latria Graham wrote an essay about the challenges of being Black in the outdoors. Countless readers reached out to her, asking for advice on how to stay safe in places where nonwhite people aren’t always welcome. She didn't write back, because she had no idea what to say. In the aftermath of a revolutionary spring and summer, she responds.
We can see right through your hunting selfies
Hit the road for a memorable summer road trip with these extra precautions
William Perry Pendley is finally up for Senate confirmation. Here's a reminder of why he is not up to the job.
The American Museum of Natural History is taking down its memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, and the hunting world should take note
During a week of historic decisions, the Supreme Court decided that an energy company can drill under the Appalachian Trail
Our lands and waters are fundamental to our heritage, health, and culture. We must invest in them.
But the developers know that could present an overcrowding problem
The Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act, 73 to 25, allocating billions to recreation
After leading the company for 12 years, Marcario decides it's time to pass the torch
It has great support, a table, and a spot for your favorite beverage
According to a new analysis by the Center for American Progress, his administration has removed or is attempting to remove protections from areas of public land equivalent to the size of Florida
Filmmaker Eric Hanson describes a harrowing account of how serious flash floods can be
Where to go, what to bring, and---most importantly---how to make it fun
Explore underground and see a famous bat colony in southern New Mexico. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's seventh stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
Jason Cajune is a second-generation boatman building wooden dories in Livingston, Montana
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.
Think vanlifers have a unique advantage during a pandemic? Think again.
'This Land' profiles runner Faith Briggs as she traverses 150 miles through three national monuments
With the public distracted, Secretary Bernhardt is advancing environmental harm
As wilderness hubs like Bishop and Moab shutter their gates to visitors, what's an outdoor lover to do during a pandemic? We're here to help.
Experimental programs in Georgia and Louisiana are placing patients who may be infected in park cabins and RVs
Although the coronavirus has shuttered schools and events across the country, outdoor spaces can be a healthy outlet for families—but it's important to stay informed and cautious
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 nonprofit WildEarth Guardians is taking on the U.S. Forest Service's grazing regulations
Despite President Trump's budget proposal that calls for slashing funding for national parks and the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a bipartisan group of senators is moving forward with critical legislation for both
'Powell 150' documents a thousand-mile rafting trip along the Colorado River Basin from Wyoming to Nevada
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
'Uinta-Wasatch-Cache' highlights the beauty and recreation that the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in northeast Utah has to offer
And it will make you one, too. The park is our 62 Parks Traveler's first stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
By highlighting three potent public-lands battles, the film asks audiences to take a stand in a political moment that threatens the future of American conservation
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
'The Salad Days' chronicles the river career of Herman Hoops, a conservationist, boater, and public land steward.
Why the new crop of state recreation offices are about more than just outdoor sports
An online environmental vigilante plans to publish a blacklist of influencers who trample flowers and deface nature for clicks. Some say it's bullying.
Some of our favorite nonfiction authors dropped new books that explore everything from climate disaster to unusual acts of endurance
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?
As a climbing community, we may be politically diverse, but we all share the same passion, so let's come together to protect America's public lands
The law will soon mandate equal pay for men and women in athletic events on California state lands. But legislators may have missed an opportunity to make broader inroads on gender equity in sports.
Top adventure athletes Caroline Gleich and Jeff Browning define what a "roadless area" means
A frosty cold one is best when shared. So are America's public lands.
Environmental groups prevent DOI’s efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures
In 'Pressure,' Mark Healey explains how his connection to the ocean influences his time hunting in the hills
A controversial Interior Department advisory committee has made a series of recommendations aimed at privatizing campgrounds on public lands
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
The NPS announced last week that it would begin allowing ATVs to drive on roads in Utah’s parks. The move is intended to bring NPS regulations in the state’s parks in line with state law.
A Bundy-esque BLM leader, an office building shared with oil companies, and now a solicitor borrowed from Koch Industries…what does this all add up to?
Make the most out of this year's Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28th by visiting the parks with the highest entrance fees
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.
It's situated next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park's largest campground and is a now an eerie piece of history
The Trump administration is trying to remove public input from Forest Service decision-making