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Mom and children paddling in kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard along a rocky slope of Lake Sullivan. Mossy grass and waterfall on the rocks.

7 Ways to Teach Kids to Love Public Lands

Personal experience and hands-on activities, from camping to Jr. Ranger programs, help children learn the value of America's public lands.
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New California Creek Trail at Mica Peak

Spokane County, Wash. Construction of California Creek, the main singletrack trail at Mica Peak Conservation Area, just wrapped up at the end of July 2020 in spite of new complications placed on ...
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Public Land for The People

Across the Northwest, Native American tribes are designing, funding, and implementing programs that bring back wildlife and conserve their traditional lands and cultural heritage.
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Strong IS Beautiful: Redefining Feminine

By Rebecca Ross Most women, at some point in their lives, get discouraged about their appearance because they may not possess the ideal body according ...
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Hike to Leigh Lake in the Cabinet Mountains

Northwest Montana Located just south of Libby, Montana, Leigh Lake is nestled in the shadow of Snowshoe Peak, the tallest mountain in the Cabinet Mountains ...
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3 Simple Ways to Picnic

As we work through reopening parks, trails, and outdoor recreation sites, picnics and family mealtimes in the park are becoming more and more appealing. Here are ...
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It Doesn’t Have to Suck to Be Worth It

“It was pretty grim,” says Geoff of the 50-mile slog we were attempting to complete. He’s done it before. Twice. He ought to know.   We were winding our way through ...
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Urban Scavenger Hunt: Munzee

The goal of summer is to get kids outside. But what do you do on those no-trip weekends when no one wants to hike or bike but ...
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Nutrition & Hydration: 4 Tips for Runners

Though I primarily run in the morning, I’ve noticed that the later in the day I go, the faster I am (whether this is due ...
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