National Parks – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:41:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg National Parks – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 America’s Outdoor Recreation Act – Boon or bust? https://pmags.com/americas-outdoor-recreation-act-boon-or-bust https://pmags.com/americas-outdoor-recreation-act-boon-or-bust#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:48:26 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=32086 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 ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/americas-outdoor-recreation-act-boon-or-bust/feed 9 32086 Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec https://pmags.com/back-to-the-1920s-thoughts-on-outdoor-rec https://pmags.com/back-to-the-1920s-thoughts-on-outdoor-rec#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2020 02:27:36 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=27944 Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec

Thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation in our modern times. Read More ...

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I spent a two-week gig guiding in Yosemite Read More ...

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Musing on the future of national parks since it is National Parks Week. Read More ...

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Some thoughts on the government shut down, its effects on public lands, and what it might mean for the future. Read More ...

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Here's the best piece of gear for an outdoors person. And something most outdoors people would enjoy as a gift, too. Read More ...

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Thoughts on the proposed NPS fee increases. Ad what it means for the wild and egalitarian nature of our parks. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/national-park-fee-increase/feed 21 16751 NPS Campground privatization and other changes https://pmags.com/nps-campground-privatization-and-other-changes https://pmags.com/nps-campground-privatization-and-other-changes#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:16:21 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=16444 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 ...

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Reviewing "Uncertain Path - A search for the future of national parks." A timely read in this current political climate. Read More ...

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A look at a lighthearted read about traveling to all the National Parks in the United States. Read More ...

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