Celebrating the wild places
We celebrate not the trail, but the wild places it passes through. – Ray Jardine, PACIFIC CREST TRAIL HIKER’S HANDBOOK, 1996 Read More …
Tag: Wildness
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 …
Bears Ears – The enemy is us
Thoughts on Bears Ears and what the re-instated protection may actually mean. Read More …
Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec
Thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation in our modern times. Read More …
LNT, cyber-shaming, and slacktivism: Public Lands Hate You
Musings on a popular Instagram account, the recent Outside Magazine article about it, and thoughts around click-button activism. 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 …
Review: Desert Cabal by Amy Irvine
An overlook at a book that is lauded as a response to Desert Solitaire on the 50th anniversary of its publication. Read More …
Golden Age of the outdoors?
Accessibility is relatively easy. Information is painless to acquire. Are we in a Golden Age of the outdoors? And how long will this Golden Age last? Read More …
Signs of the times
Two signs of our current state of connectivity. Read More …
Decline in Hunting : Impact on outdoor places?
A fascinating NPR piece discussed the number of hunters declining. What does trend mean for non-hunters and anglers? Read More …
Social Media ethics
An article I recently wrote for TrailGroove Magazine about the ethics of social media. “Obscurity, not secrecy” Read More …
Accessibility,wildness,and politics
Does everything have to be accessible? Can’t some places remain wild? Read More …
The Incredible Shrinking Monuments
Some thoughts on the recent announcement about the proposed reduction of National Monuments. 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 …
The Culture of Connectivity Continues
Thoughts on how our connectivity culture is increasing. And its impact upon the wild spaces. Read More …
Ten outdoor documentaries to watch
Some documentaries I’ve enjoyed over the years. These are all available for streaming. Some for free! Read More …
National Trails Day – More than just a day
Some thoughts about National Trails Day and what it means in terms of the outdoors overall. Read More …