A photographer captures the community he found on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Wilderness
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Conservation takes a hit in early version of farm bill
The bill that shapes the U.S. ag economy provides big money for land protections.
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The Forest Service faces a century-old call for equality
As early as 1924, women were asking the agency for equal treatment.
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The Gates of the Arctic, revealed
From charging bears to glacier-carved valleys, photographs capture the real nature of the national park.
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What we have forgotten about the vilified gray wolf
The saga of O-Six lays bare the intricacies of a familiar, parallel society in wolves.
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Don’t let a road run through it
Development in Alaska wilderness would undermine bedrock environmental laws.
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Let your kids play with fire
Giving a 6-year-old fire-tending responsibilities is good for the whole family.
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What Westerners take for granted
“I never really considered the concept of public lands until I moved to Iowa.”
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The Wyoming Public Lands Initiative risks collapse
As conflicting groups search for middle ground, some say the process is being rushed.
Posted inMarch 19, 2018: Desert, Divided
In Alaska, wildlands lose out to roads and drill rigs
An industry-friendly White House helps Sen. Lisa Murkowski score long-sought gains.
Posted inFebruary 5, 2018: Caught Between Crises
The uncompromising environmentalist behind the Sierra Club
A new book details the rise of the Sierra Club from hiking group to political force.
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A Montana bill takes aim at wilderness study areas
Sen. Steve Daines wants to slash protections for some of the state’s wildest land.
Posted inDecember 25, 2017: Bear Essentials
In the home of the bear
In the McNeil River Sanctuary, bears and humans have learned to share the landscape.
Posted inDecember 25, 2017: Bear Essentials
In military matters, neighbors should get a say
A new Air Force base expands, without the input of locals.
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West Obsessed: The American alpine sublime
A new collection by a turn-of-the century poet raises questions about wildness.
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Drones intrude on the outdoor experience
As drones become less expensive, they’re also becoming more ubiquitous outdoors.
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Hunters, it’s long past time we stood up for gun control
Hunting isn’t under attack, but our freedom from violence is.
Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
What are we fighting for?
Bell Prize winner: Through the trials of life, a young writer finds she’s fighting for our spirit.
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A nearly forgotten poet’s view from above timberline
Belle Turnbull found transcendence in the Colorado Rockies.
Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
Five authors on the joys of reading in the wild
Western writers contemplate roaming texts and landscapes.