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Sweeping ‘Outdoor Recreation’ Act Lands in Congress: How You Can (Finally) Help It Pass

A massive piece of bipartisan outdoor legislation is on the table yet again. If it succeeds, Americans could see changes on public lands everywhere.

Written by Sam Anderson March 20, 2023

Department of Agriculture Reinstates Roadless Designation for Tongass National Forest

The move comes on the heels of a Trump-era decision to allow road-building and logging in America’s largest national forest.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 26, 2023

Public Lands Retailer Doubles Giveback, Announces More Store Openings

The ‘Public Lands’ retailer will commemorate National Public Lands Day by doubling its giveback for a full week.

Written by Rebecca Ross September 22, 2022

New North Carolina Bouldering Area Opens Thanks to Access Fund

The Maibauer Boulders, 90 minutes outside Charlotte, N.C., open to the public with about 100 established climbs after a feel-good land access story.

Written by Sam Anderson July 25, 2022

Red Rock Canyon Conflict: Access Fund Stands Up to BLM

The BLM’s latest proposal for managing Red Rock Canyon: charge visitors more money and tighten restrictions on access.

Written by Sam Anderson July 22, 2022

Haaland Designates America’s Newest Wildlife Refuge

The Lost Trail Conservation Area is the first expansion of the National Wildlife Refuge System under Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 14, 2022

Dept. of Interior Agrees to Joint Control of Bears Ears With 5 Native American Nations

Five tribes with historic connections to Bears Ears National Monument will co-manage the park under a new agreement.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 23, 2022

PA Game Commission Kills Popular Rock Climbing Areas

State officials say climbing has threatened endangered species at multiple key southwest Pennsylvania crags. Closures total over 30% of all climbing in the region.

Written by Sam Anderson April 15, 2022

‘Largest Expansion of Fishing & Hunting’: Interior Dept. Opens 2.1 Million Acres of New Public Land

On Monday, the Department of Interior extended fishing and hunting rights on U.S.-managed land by 2.1M acres. Here’s what that means.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 31, 2021

5 Outdoors-Lovin’ Ways to Celebrate Public Lands Month

September is Public Lands Month, and with millions of acres to celebrate, we’ve put together a few of our favorite ways to enjoy and support…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 06, 2019

3 New Threats Put Public Lands at Risk

Public lands continue to face serious hurdles. Especially when it comes to its federal leadership, the necessity for public input, and protecting certain landscapes from…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 07, 2019

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Sweeping ‘Outdoor Recreation’ Act Lands in Congress: How You Can (Finally) Help It Pass

Department of Agriculture Reinstates Roadless Designation for Tongass National Forest

Public Lands Retailer Doubles Giveback, Announces More Store Openings

New North Carolina Bouldering Area Opens Thanks to Access Fund

Red Rock Canyon Conflict: Access Fund Stands Up to BLM

Haaland Designates America’s Newest Wildlife Refuge

Dept. of Interior Agrees to Joint Control of Bears Ears With 5 Native American Nations

PA Game Commission Kills Popular Rock Climbing Areas

‘Largest Expansion of Fishing & Hunting’: Interior Dept. Opens 2.1 Million Acres of New Public Land

5 Outdoors-Lovin’ Ways to Celebrate Public Lands Month

3 New Threats Put Public Lands at Risk

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