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Our national parks need room to breathe
As the 100th anniversary of the national parks approaches, more than ever we need to protect their open space.
by Daniel Botkin and Alfred Runte, Jan 29, 2013 -
How Outward Bound lost, and found, itself
The original outdoor education school came close to falling apart after consolidating into a single national school. Now, its newly separate branches are thriving and redefining themselves.
by Emily Guerin, Jan 29, 2013 -
A field program teaches undergrads to think differently about public lands
Whitman College's Semester in the West and similar programs strive to make students think about resource issues critically and compassionately, and often change their lives in the process.
by Sarah Gilman, Jan 28, 2013 -
Round River pushes kids out of their comfort zones and into the field
Dennis Sizemore, who heads the outdoor education program, discusses its founding and philosophy with HCN.
by Brendon Bosworth, Jan 25, 2013 -
The beauty of the wood pile
A fresh-chopped mountain of wood is the prettiest site in the world.
by Charles Finn, Jan 25, 2013 -
Big water projects should make Westerners nervous
Demand for water is falling, so why are we going forward with giant water projects?
by Sharlene Leurig, Jan 24, 2013 -
Great Old Broads for Wilderness laugh and learn
The pro-wilderness group teaches elders how to engage in public lands management, while having a great time.
by Stephanie Paige Ogburn, Jan 23, 2013 -
Oil and gas companies pour money into research universities
In the midst of the nation’s current oil and gas frenzy and controversies over fracking, energy company contributions to schools are raising questions about academic integrity.
by Joshua Zaffos, Jan 22, 2013 -
Guns are different for women in the West
As a woman, I believe I am safer with a gun in the West.
by Christina Nealson, Jan 22, 2013 -
Oil boom spurs a rush on extractive education programs
As production from unconventional reserves ramps up, students are flooding into university and technical programs supporting oil and gas development.
by Jeremy Miller, Jan 21, 2013 -
The Power Lung Kid
A writing teacher discovers that the real difference he makes for disadvantaged kids is through listening and other simple acts.
by Cameron Scott, Jan 21, 2013 -
Education includes people, naturally
Today, many educational organizations and institutions offer incredible learning opportunities -- both in the field and the classroom -- for students and non-students to chow down on the West’s meaty issues.
by Paul Larmer, Jan 21, 2013 -
Experiential natural resource education thrives in the West
A far from comprehensive sampling of the region's hands-on natural resource programs
by Emilene Ostlind, Jan 21, 2013 -
A review of Utah's Wasatch Range: Four Season Refuge
Nature photographer Howie Garber captures mountain light and color, making a powerful visual argument against more development in Salt Lake City’s high-elevation backyard
by Staff, Jan 21, 2013 -
A big thank-you to our supporters
We appreciate your support; moves and contributing editors.
by Jodi Peterson, Jan 21, 2013 -
When road hogs get really, really big
Getting stuck behind a megaload in rural Montana.
by Wendy Beye, Jan 18, 2013 -
My low-impact life
In a quest to save money while going to school in pricy Bozeman, Mont., the author built himself a tiny cabin behind a junkyard. He's still there today.
by Bill Bilverstone, Jan 18, 2013 -
The Wild and not so gun-loving West
Historically, the West was not as infatuated with guns as you may think.
by Jonathan Thompson, Jan 17, 2013 -
Protecting culture in the ancient Sky City
Native archaeologist Theresa Pasqual shares how she works to preserve the cultural resources of Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico.
by Laura Paskus, Jan 16, 2013 -
Admitting ignorance can be a good thing
Our rapid resource development has led to mass extinctions. Why don't we slow down?
by Pat Wray, Jan 15, 2013
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