President Trump Announces Temporary Deal to Reopen Government Michelle Flandreau|January 25, 2019 On Jan. 25, President Trump announced a short-term deal to end the longest partial government shutdown in the country's history.
The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks Diane Regas|January 22, 2019 Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks.
‘This is so hard on the small communities’: The Shutdown’s Economic Toll Jenni Gritters|January 12, 2019 As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, rural communities like Ashford, WA, near Mount Rainier National Park, are feeling the economic impact.
Climber Craig DeMartino on falling, losing a leg—and coming out better for it Hilary Oliver|January 11, 2019 The film “Craig’s Reaction,” explores climber Craig DeMartino’s comeback story from amputating his leg to becoming an adaptive national champion. Here, he shares his take on how our decisions—not our circumstances—define us as people.
Administration Authorizes National Parks to Use Entrance Fees to Fund Operations During Government Shutdown Jenni Gritters|January 9, 2019 Some parks could begin using entrance fee funds in order to pay for maintenance during the partial government shutdown. But logistical questions remain.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Federal Public Lands Morgan Sjogren|January 4, 2019 As the partial government shutdown nears the end of its second week, federal public lands remain mostly open despite a reduction in visitor services.
New Study Reveals Why Biking Is a Healthy Form of Transportation Kade Krichko|January 3, 2019 Is there something about riding your bike that makes you feel better? Well, it turns out science may validate your experience. An article re...
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Resigns—What You Need to Know Jenni Gritters|December 19, 2018 After 22 months in office, Interior Secretary Zinke recently announced his intention to resign at the end of the year.
After the Blaze, A Trail’s New Beginnings Julie Brown|December 19, 2018 In the aftermath of California’s wildfires, rebuilding trails becomes a community effort and for some, a chance to heal and to help.
Pattie Gonia, Backpacking Queen, Releases Her First Full-Length Video Aer Parris|December 10, 2018 The world's first backpacking queen has made a splash in the outdoor community. Now she's strutting in six-inch heels in her first full-length video.
Urban Rivers Plans a Mile of Floating Gardens on Chicago River by 2020 Seth Putnam|December 5, 2018 The Wild Mile—native wetlands, forest, public walkways and kayak access points suspended on floats—aims to be the first mile-long floating eco-park.
King County Parks Wants to Hear from You REI Staff|November 26, 2018 Do you live in King County, Washington? Or, have you visited King County parks? The parks department wants to hear from you! Share your ...