Can You Ride Electric Bikes On Public Lands? Julie Brown|September 23, 2019 A new order from the Secretary of the Interior directs the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management and two more federal agencies to expand electric bike access to the places traditional bikes can ride. Implementing the order could be more complicated that it seems.
City Parks 2.0 Leslie Nemo|September 12, 2019 The next generation of urban green space is connecting neighborhoods and nature.
Debate Continues on Funding Parks During Government Shutdowns Mike Faulk|September 12, 2019 Federal watchdog finds Trump administration broke the law when it diverted recreation funds.
In Tennessee, Teenagers Are Taking On Trail Maintenance Jenni Gritters|September 11, 2019 The story behind how four high schoolers formed a first-ever work crew comprised entirely of women to tackle backlogged projects in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park this summer.
Are Green Spaces in Cities as Good for Us as Green Spaces in Mountains? Jenni Gritters|August 30, 2019 Research conducted in the last 10 years reveals that that urban and rural green spaces offer benefits like reduced anxiety and increased happiness.
What is Rewilding? Aer Parris|August 28, 2019 Host Erin Sullivan goes on a journey across the country—from D.C. to LA—to explore how some cities are helping us get back outside. Maybe we aren’t stuck inside forever, after all.
Conservationists seek to ‘unlock’ 16 million acres of inaccessible public lands Mike Faulk|August 21, 2019 More than one in 10 acres of Western state-owned land is inaccessible for recreationists, according to a new study released Monday.
These Trail Runners Are Changing The World Clare Gallagher|August 19, 2019 Ultrarunner and activist Clare Gallagher profiles four other runners making a difference in the world and suggests ways that you can make an impact, too.
Bears Ears National Monument Management Draws Criticism As Court Battles Continue Mike Faulk|August 6, 2019 Concerned parties say the proposed land management plan delays or ignores aspects of conservation planning in favor of development, while proponents say it does plenty to conserve the reduced monument. Here's what you need to know.
Geotagging and Social Media in Our Modern Age of Conservation Katie Boué|August 2, 2019 We take a look at the debate around the use of geotags on social media, a practice some recreationists say is contributing to the overuse of wild places.
The Future Of Climbing Areas Julie Ellison|July 30, 2019 Here are five popular destinations where climbers and land managers are taking action to mitigate impacts on their local crags.
State Offices Get Boost From New Recreation-Focused Network Matt Wastradowski|July 24, 2019 A growing number of states have formed offices of outdoor recreation. Now, an Outdoor Recreation Learning Network will help them collaborate.
