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The biggest public lands bill in a decade has something for everyone
A young bighorn in Joshua Tree National Park, one of the places that stands to benefit from new land preservation measures. NPS/Brad Sutton via Flickr About a decade ago, conservationists asked...
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Elizabeth Warren wants public lands to create jobs—and clean energy
At a stage in the 2020 presidential campaign when most candidates are posting platitudes on Twitter, progressive hopeful Elizabeth Warren has opted for a different approach: Taking to the public...
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America’s been rolling back natural land protections since 1892—but never...
The United States has a history of preserving natural areas—and then paring back those protections. Within two years of Yosemite’s establishment in 1890, Congress authorized wagon road and turnpike...
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These toilets use worms to compost your poop, and they are our future
When I visited Squamish, British Columbia for a rock climbing trip, I did not know I was also visiting the origin of a backcountry toilet revolution. One day during the trip, my gut rumbled just as we...
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Does Death Valley have a wild ass problem?
Wild burros on a dry lake bed in the Silurian Valley in California. Gina Ferazz/Los Angeles Times Death Valley National Park is stunningly barren. Silt hillsides crowned with rock and scree give way...
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Your ‘basic’ fall leaf photos could serve as evidence of climate change
Every October, when I was growing up in Massachusetts, my parents would check out the fall foliage reports and determine where we were going to drive to see the colorful leaves. And they still do. In...
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Nature saves us trillions of dollars in healthcare
Just sitting on a bench outside is restorative. You probably know intuitively that nature is restorative. That effect is also backed up by research. The benefits of time spent in the great outdoors...
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The tragic legacy behind the famous ‘Into the Wild’ bus
The author's father after a successful hunt, with "The Magic Bus" in the background. Tyler Freel This story originally featured on Outdoor Life. Earlier this month, the Alaska National Guard used a...
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National Parks are logging record crowds. Here’s how to visit safely.
Crowds at Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone. NPS / Jacob W. Frank With many indoor activities on pause or otherwise inadvisable during the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans have chosen to recreate...
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The story behind our new national park and its unique legacy
An outtake from the author's 2019 fishing trip through the New River Gorge National River, now the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Nick Kelley The New River Gorge National Park and...
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Why American national parks might be reservation-only in the future
Memorial Day Weekend 2021 saw droves of people coming out to national parks like Yellowstone. Neal Herbert/NPS Michael Childers is an assistant professor of History at Colorado State University. This...
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The coolest science-themed destinations in all 50 states
Peter Oumanski You don’t have to go far from home to travel somewhere amazing. Every state, no matter how small, hosts natural and technological marvels that you may have never bothered to go...
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Why Point Reyes’ new land management plan is so controversial
The lighthouse at Point Reyes National Seashore. Pixabay The National Park Service has released a plan for the management of Point Reyes National Seashore, capping three years of debate over how to...
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How to beat the crowds and enjoy the best hiking trails in peace
Just you and nature. Kevin Wolf / Unsplash For years, national park visitation numbers have been on a steady incline as folks from all walks of life discover the mental and physical benefits of...
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Why national parks are cracking down on fireworks, ebikes, and other harmful fun
Deposit Photos As restaurants, bars, and international travel remained limited during the pandemic, many Americans turned to the country’s national parks to satisfy their cravings for solace and...
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These laser scans show how fires have changed Yosemite’s forests
Yosemite's Half Dome, seen through a LiDAR scan, with trees colored green. NV5 Geospatial A forest can take many different shapes: prickly with oak undergrowth, dim and mossy, or sunlit and full of...
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A humble seismograph beneath the Great Smoky Mountains could be one of the...
On the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a small Tennessee town holds a technological marvel that's aided geologic and nuclear research for nearly 50 years. Deposit Photos Deep underground...
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Yellowstone floods could be flushing sewage into the park’s iconic river
Flooding across the park has blown out bridges, damaged roads, and, potentially, unleashed sewage into its waters. NPS This article was originally featured in Field & Stream. Yellowstone National...
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A photographer’s guide to respectfully enjoying a national park
Yosemite National Park. Deposit Photos This article was originally featured on Popular Photography. This summer, it’s nearly certain that people will be heading to the great outdoors. As we look for...
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Connecting national parks could help generations of wildlife thrive
A grizzly bear crosses a road in Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park National parks are the few places left in the continental United States where wild animals can...
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