The rejection is considered political retribution for criticism of the Trump administration.
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As extinction and climate crises loom, the Great American Outdoors Act and recreation industry continue to rely on oil money.
As more people push into once-remote areas, truly quiet spots are increasingly scarce.
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‘This is something we haven’t seen in our lifetimes.’
There’s a stereotype that Black Americans don’t explore the outdoors. Historically, that hasn’t been the case.
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