In the McNeil River Sanctuary, bears and humans have learned to share the landscape.
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Posted inDecember 25, 2017: Bear Essentials
In military matters, neighbors should get a say
A new Air Force base expands, without the input of locals.
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West Obsessed: The American alpine sublime
A new collection by a turn-of-the century poet raises questions about wildness.
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Drones intrude on the outdoor experience
As drones become less expensive, theyâre also becoming more ubiquitous outdoors.
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Hunters, itâs long past time we stood up for gun control
Hunting isnât under attack, but our freedom from violence is.
Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
What are we fighting for?
Bell Prize winner: Through the trials of life, a young writer finds sheâs fighting for our spirit.
Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
A nearly forgotten poetâs view from above timberline
Belle Turnbull found transcendence in the Colorado Rockies.
Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
Five authors on the joys of reading in the wild
Western writers contemplate roaming texts and landscapes.
Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
A book in hand deepens the backcountry experience
Whatâs the meaning of lugging literature into the wild?
Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
The West, when women are telling the story
Do women write differently about wilderness?
Posted inOctober 30, 2017: The Changing Face of Woods Work
Pledge allegiance to the Earth, not a flag
Raise up the vulnerable voices of the elderly, impoverished and the wild earth, too.
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An âill-conceivedâ road through Alaskan wilderness
The Trump administrationâs backdoor land swap could set a dangerous precedent.
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The battle over Alaska refuge oil reignites under Trump
Will Congress break its stalemate on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
After its dams came down, a river is reborn
A look at the Elwha unleashed.
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
Latest: New Mexicoâs landlocked wilderness may become reachable
Feds move to accept land that would open access to the Sabinoso Wilderness
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Will only the flexible survive?
Researchers are identifying the Westâs wildlife that can best cope with climate change.
Posted inAugust 21, 2017: Rooftop Revolution
A human head for a bearâs snack; lost in the wild; a dog returns home
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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Forest Service confronts a popular hot springsâ overuse
Rangers tackle the conundrum of protecting loved-to-death wilderness.
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Who needs a camper when you could be cold and hungry?
Why Iâll always choose camping in the wild over a luxury motorhome.
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How human noise pollution is disrupting wild places
High levels of sound disrupt many endangered species within their critical habitat.