Salmon River Fish Hatchery Completes 1st Wave of Makeover
Renovations will also include new fish displays and interpretive materials.
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4 Ways to Get Outside this Month
Cook County Forest Preserves has a few ideas for November fun.
#OptOutside: Black Friday Events
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Manitou Incline to Reopen Dec. 1
The $2 million renovation project to improve the notoriously steep Manitou Springs trail will wrap up soon.
Biologists Push Protection for Rare California Snail
The San Gabriel chestnut snail lives only in the Los Angeles area.
State Preserves Coastal Woodlands at Flax Pond
The acquisition of the 6-acre plot, purchased for $2 million, will protect water quality in Long Island Sound.
And Georgia's Most Popular National Park Is…
More than 2.7 million people flocked to this wild reserve in 2016.
New England States Vary Widely in Wilderness Access for Disabled
Leading states offer more accessible trails, funding, and recreation programs aimed at people with disabilities.
Snow Machines Start Chugging at Powderhorn Resort
The Grand Junction-area ski mountain plans to open by December 15.
Mountain Loop Highway Phone to Be Removed, Raising Safety Worries
The Verlot pay phone has been used to call 911 25 times in the last two years.
A Peek into the Magic of Forest Preserves' Digital Map
How Cook County Forest Preserve's Web Map tech guides visitors to urban escapes.
Rare Bobcat Rescued, Released on Jekyll Island
The cat made a full recovery after hikers discovered it partially paralyzed on the sand.
The Best Sunglasses and Goggles of Winter 2017
Protect your eyes with these enlightened picks.
Trail Connection Initiative Kicks Off for Metro Boston
The MetroWest Land Line Project aims to close seven trail gaps throughout the region.
Wilderness Crowds: Instagram's Fault?
Are gorgeous social media photos and hashtags behind record crowds in our natural areas? Some think so.
South Dakota Bison Find New Home in Arizona
Officials hope the Wind Cave herd's pure genetic line will strengthen the Arizona population.
Fall Kills Hiker on Olympic National Park Peak
A 21-year-old Oregon man fell while descending Mt. Storm King.
The 5 Best New Hiking Boots of Winter 2017
A good backpacking trip starts with good footwear. Come prepared with these brand-new hiking boots and shoes.
Record Number of Dead Trees at Yosemite
Drought, a warming climate, and a bark beetle infestation are to blame for the park's 2.4 million dead trees.
First Tahoe Ski Area Opens for Season
Mt. Rose kicked off the winter this week after a light snowfall.
Seattle Times Profiles Northwest Ski Legend Lowell Skoog
The 61-year-old is a ski historian, author, founder of Northwest Mountaineering Journal, and lifelong lover of the mountains.
New Tool Tracks Most Dangerous Places for Cyclists, Pedestrians
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's tracker pinpoints car collisions in Atlanta.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Names New President
Suzanne Dixon will head the 42,000-member volunteer organization dedicated to the AT.
Voters Approve NY's Forest Preserve Amendment
Proposal 3 will make it easier for towns to finish health and safety projects in the Adirondacks and Catskills.
Climbing: New England Pinnacle & Pints
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AMC Boston Hiking Committee Meeting
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Local Leadership in Climate Change Presentation
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Judge Bans Cyanide Devices on Colorado Public Lands
The poison "bombs" have been used to control coyote populations.
Visit Washington Parks for Free This Weekend
Entrance fees are waived nationwide for Veterans Day, November 11 and 12.
Visit California Parks for Free This Weekend
Entrance fees are waived at national parks November 11 and 12 for Veterans Day.
Visit California National Parks for Free This Weekend
Entrance fees are waived nationwide for Veterans Day, November 11 and 12.
Visit Colorado National Parks for Free This Weekend
Entrance fees are waived in parks nationwide on November 11 and 12.
Navajo Council Votes No on Grand Canyon Tram Proposal
The council rejected a plan to build an East Rim aerial tram and hotel 16 to 2.
Visit Arizona Parks for Free This Weekend
Entrance fees are waived at national parks and some national forest sites November 11 and 12.
LA, Long Beach Ports Approve New Clean Air Plan
The plan will phase out diesel trucks and reduce carbon emissions from SoCal's single largest source of air pollution.
Autistic Man Climbs 31 14ers and Counting
Pueblo's Scott Garcia uses peakbagging to deal with grief, loss, and the challenges of autism.
Watch Out in the Whites, Says Forest Service
A recent storm felled trees, blocked roads, and flooded streams in the White Mountain National Forest.
New Hampshire Company Unveils Heat-Molded Hiking Boots
Tecnica's new Forge hiking boots will be custom-shaped to your foot like a ski boot.
Suburbs Fight for Bike, Pedestrian Safety after Fatal Crashes Rise
New bridges, bike lanes, and crosswalks are among the proposed solutions to a spike in collisions with cars.
Legendary Mountaineer Fred Beckey Dies
The climber, guidebook author, environmentalist, and historian notched a long string of first ascents in his illustrious mountaineering career.
Rip & Go: Sage Creek Loop – Badlands National Park, SD
Explore off-trail in a wilderness with more bison than boot prints.
Hordes of Hikers Overrunning Adirondacks High Peaks
Summit crowds are overflowing trails and parking lots, trampling vegetation, and worse on Upstate's ever-popular peaks.
Trail Runner Sets New FKT at Grand Canyon
Tim Freriks's completion of the Rim to Rim route in less than 2 hours, 40 minutes claims the "fastest known time" title.
Mountain Lion Spotted in Laurel Canyon
A wildlife camera image gives the first proof of a cougar living in a slice of proposed preserved land in the Hollywood Hills.
Wolf Kills Cow, Worrying NorCal Ranchers
The incident was the first confirmed wolf kill in California for more than a century.
Prescribed Burn Season Begins in Forest Preserves
The controlled burns help restore ecosystem health to prairie and forest reserves.
Boom in ATV Tourism Irks North Country Locals
Gorham, New Hampshire's efforts to attract ATV riders doesn't sit well with all its residents.
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