Wildfire Smoke and Your Trip: Reading AQI Before You Go
How to read the Air Quality Index for your campsite or trailhead, what each number means for your body, and when smoke should change or cancel your plans.
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What's In Season Right Now: August Fishing and Hunting in Washington and Oregon
A quick tour of what's actually open in August across Washington and Oregon — salmon runs, trout water, early hunts, and the best use of a summer weekend.
Protecting Our Public Lands: A Call to Action for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Breaks down the 2025 Senate reconciliation bill mandating the sale of 1.3-1.9 million acres of BLM and Forest Service land across 11 western states, fact-checks viral claims about it, and lists concrete ways to push back — from contacting senators to op-eds.
When Bears Wander: What a Eugene Encounter Teaches Us About Wildlife Safety
A Eugene man's DIY capture of a wandering black bear shows what not to do. Covers why amateur relocation is risky, how to bear-proof your home and campsite, and what to do if you meet a bear face to face.
Standard Time or Permanent DST—How It Shifts Your Outdoor World
How permanent Standard Time versus permanent Daylight Saving Time would change sunrise and sunset hours for hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and trail running across the U.S., with state-by-state examples, health effects, and ways to weigh in with lawmakers.