America’s Outdoor Recreation Act – Boon or bust?
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act seems promising. But I see many loopholes potentially exploited for financial interests. Or, business as usual. Read More …
Tag: National Parks
Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec
Thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation in our modern times. Read More …
Two weeks in the “Range of Light”
I spent a two-week gig guiding in Yosemite Read More …
Thoughts on National Parks Week
Musing on the future of national parks since it is National Parks Week. Read More …
On this government shutdown
Some thoughts on the government shut down, its effects on public lands, and what it might mean for the future. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2017 – Interagency Pass
Here’s the best piece of gear for an outdoors person. And something most outdoors people would enjoy as a gift, too. Read More …
National Park fee increase
Thoughts on the proposed NPS fee increases. Ad what it means for the wild and egalitarian nature of our parks. Read More …
NPS Campground privatization and other changes
In the near future, most NPS campground will be privatized. And connected. Some thoughts on an ongoing trend. Read More …
Uncertain Path: A search for the future of national parks
Reviewing “Uncertain Path – A search for the future of national parks.” A timely read in this current political climate. Read More …
Book review: Dear Bob and Sue
A look at a lighthearted read about traveling to all the National Parks in the United States. Read More …
Corporate sponsorship in the National Parks?
The National Park Service is actively courting corporate sponsorship. Is that good? Read More …
Teton Valley – Winter Becoming Spring
someone and I had planned a ski trip to the Teton Valley and nearby areas in later March. Some Nordic backcountry in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the surrounding area was the idea.. An early spring altered our Read More …