It’s Time to Reckon: A National Park History Lesson
By learning the history of segregation within the National Park Service, we can take inclusive steps forward
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Forming a Marriage Along Two Long Trails: The Journey Begins
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Follow Carolyn and Jeff as they forgo a traditional wedding and instead celebrate their commitment on two long trails.
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How to Serve Our Outdoor Community This Year
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Our brand ambassadors share their hopes, dreams, and plans for a better outdoor community for everyone in 2021.
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Black Outside Inc. Invites You to Do More for Diversifying the Outdoors
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Alex Bailey reflects on founding Black Outside, Inc. and how we can take a little less and do a little more together.
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Scoutmaster Nick Brooks Reflects on Troop 1906’s First Backpacking Trip
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Meet Scoutmaster Nick Brooks, wilderness enthusiast and advocate for getting young people outside.
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Traveling Light: What to Carry For Ourselves and One Another
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Experiencing trail magic along the John Muir Trail leaves this writer thinking about what we carry for each other.
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What Camera Should I Take on My Thru-Hike? How to Choose.
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Steven Shattuck shares his eight years of trail photography experience to help you choose the right hiking camera.
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Explore Austin Empowers Youth Through Mentorship and Outdoor Adventure
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Through mentoring, leadership, and outdoor excursions, this Texas nonprofit empowers youth to reach their potential.
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Barney Scout Mann Shares Trail and Writing Wisdom Through “Journeys North”
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We interviewed Barney Scout Mann about his PCT journey, writing the adventure's tales, and going lightweight.
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Nancy East Prepares for Smokies 900 FKT to Support Preventative Search and Rescue Efforts
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Nancy East is training to set the Smokies 900 FKT -- all in an effort to raise $60,000 for preventative SAR efforts.
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Crossing the Sierra in the Summer of 1944
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Lindsey Grant, a Deep Springs College graduate of the Class of 1943, reflects on backpacking in the summer of 1944.
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Navigating the Grief of a Lost Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
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Sally Phillips shares how she worked through her grief of having to cancel her PCT thru-hike in light of COVID-19.
