State Offices Are Changing the Conversation Around Outdoor Recreation Matt Wastradowski|June 14, 2019 There are now 13 state offices aimed at improving access to wild spaces, encouraging conservation, bolstering the recreation economy and more. Here's a look at three of the newest state offices of outdoor recreation.
This Year’s Wildfire Season Could Look Similar to 2018, Officials Say Mike Faulk|June 14, 2019 58,000 wildfires burned more than 8.7 million acres on federal, state, tribal and private land in 2018. Testifying before Congress on Thursday, officials said 2019 could look very similar.
The Racers of the Longest Off-Road Cycling Race in the United States Jess Daddio|June 14, 2019 These are the Tour Divide racers who have persevered, set records, completed the course on a tandem bike, and added another 2,000 miles—because they could.
Sally Jewell to Serve as Interim CEO for The Nature Conservancy Aer Parris|June 12, 2019 Former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will serve as interim CEO for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), effective September 3, 2019.
Families Who Go The Distance On Trails Dave Zook|June 12, 2019 Ultraruns and thru-hikes with kids? Meet four sets of parents who say yes, bring it on.
It’s OK To Step Back From Climbing Ryan Wichelns|June 11, 2019 After diving in without a mentor, one climber finds it’s best to slow down and follow for a while.
My Kids Turned Me Into an Electric Bike Convert Megan Michelson|June 11, 2019 A cycling purist discovers the beauty of electric bikes while towing her two kids—and all their stuff—around town.
LGBTQ+ Adventurers, In Their Own Words Aer Parris|June 10, 2019 We talked to more than 30 LGBTQ+ adventurers to get a sense of their lives in the great outdoors. In their own words, here’s what the outdoors means to them.
11 Woman-Powered Short Films from the 2019 Mountainfilm Festival Faith E. Briggs|June 7, 2019 Forgoing the highest peak or the toughest summit, the subjects of these films tackle deeper challenges of the heart, mind and society.
4 of the Sweetest Animal Friendships We’ve Seen Aer Parris|June 7, 2019 Who is your best adventure buddy? This National Best Friends Day, here's a list of four of the sweetest animal friendships we’ve seen.
Mammoth’s Trailblazing Path for Electric Mountain Bikes Aaron Gulley|June 6, 2019 The acceptance of e-mountain bikes at Mammoth and other mountain bike parks around the country could be a harbinger of widespread acceptance for e-bikes.
Six Trail Races New Runners Will Love Trevor Husted|June 4, 2019 Just getting into the trail running scene? Here are some of our favorite, beginner-friendly 10K races around the country to get you started.
