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News: Grand Staircase-Escalante is Under Attack—Again

News: Grand Staircase-Escalante is Under Attack...

Late last month, Utah’s federal delegates (Senators Lee and Curtis, and Representatives Owens, Moore, Maloy, and Kennedy) announced their plan to introduce a bill under the Congressional Review Act to...

News: Grand Staircase-Escalante is Under Attack...

Late last month, Utah’s federal delegates (Senators Lee and Curtis, and Representatives Owens, Moore, Maloy, and Kennedy) announced their plan to introduce a bill under the Congressional Review Act to...

Chattanooga Becomes Latest "National Park City"

Chattanooga Becomes Latest "National Park City"

In 2025, Chattanooga, Tennessee became the first US National Park City. Seven North American cities have expressed interest in pursuing the designation for 2026, said Mark Cridge, executive director of...

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Chattanooga Becomes Latest "National Park City"

In 2025, Chattanooga, Tennessee became the first US National Park City. Seven North American cities have expressed interest in pursuing the designation for 2026, said Mark Cridge, executive director of...

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Is a hot tent the key for winter camping?

Is a hot tent the key for winter camping?

A wood stove in your tent can make all the difference. 

Is a hot tent the key for winter camping?

A wood stove in your tent can make all the difference. 

In The Trenches: This Foot Injury is More Common than Backpackers Expect

In The Trenches: This Foot Injury is More Commo...

Trench foot is more common on trail than most hikers would expect. 

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In The Trenches: This Foot Injury is More Commo...

Trench foot is more common on trail than most hikers would expect. 

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The Public Lands Rule: What’s at stake for the places we recreate?

The Public Lands Rule: What’s at stake for the ...

What is the Public Lands Rule and how could its recision impact your ability to recreate on public lands?

The Public Lands Rule: What’s at stake for the ...

What is the Public Lands Rule and how could its recision impact your ability to recreate on public lands?

Opinion: Volunteers can’t save the parks. But they need to try.

Opinion: Volunteers can’t save the parks. But t...

Park rangers say not to help clean up the parks during the government shutdown. They're wrong. 

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Opinion: Volunteers can’t save the parks. But t...

Park rangers say not to help clean up the parks during the government shutdown. They're wrong. 

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