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calendar_today Apr 14, 2025

schedule 9 min read

Cold-Water Immersion: Dive Into Wellness

Feel the icy rush of a mountain lake or the sharp chill of a backyard ice bath—cold-water immersion is sweeping…

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folder Outdoor Fitness

calendar_today Apr 9, 2025

schedule 6 min read

When Bears Wander: What a Eugene Encounter Teaches Us About Wildlife Safety

Struggling with how to respond when a bear wanders into your neighborhood? Here’s what not to do, and exactly how…

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folder Black Bear

calendar_today Apr 8, 2025

schedule 8 min read

Tariffs, Theodore Roosevelt, and the Birth of America’s National Parks: A Legacy for Outdoor Enthusiasts

🌄 A Modern Echo of a Historical Legacy Ever wondered how trade policies could connect to your favorite national park…

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folder Advocacy

calendar_today Apr 6, 2025

schedule 8 min read

How to Book a Campsite: The Ultimate Guide to Campground Reservations

How to book a campsite? Use trusted sites like ReserveAmerica or Recreation.gov to find available campgrounds, compare amenities, and secure…

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folder Camping

calendar_today Apr 2, 2025

schedule 8 min read

10 Must-See Wildflower Hikes in the Pacific Northwest

Spring has sprung, and the Pacific Northwest is exploding with color! From golden balsamroot to vibrant lupine, wildflowers are painting…

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folder Hiking

calendar_today Apr 1, 2025

schedule 6 min read

Central Cascades Wilderness Permit Guide (2025)

Alpine Lakes, Wildflowers & Mountain Trails from Summer to Fall Towering peaks. Wildflower meadows. Alpine lakes so clear they mirror…

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folder Tech and Gear

calendar_today Apr 1, 2025

schedule 5 min read

PNW Pass Maintenance Report: Spring 2025 Road Repair Roundup

What hikers, campers, and road trippers need to know before the rubber hits the road. Spring brings a rush of…

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folder Tech and Gear

calendar_today Mar 31, 2025

schedule 20 min read

$830 Million in Government Waste: How a Contract Threatens Our National Parks

Correction (April 1, 2025): An earlier version of this article stated that the federal government spent $1 billion on a…

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folder Backpacking

calendar_today Mar 8, 2025

schedule 7 min read

How to Set Up and Use Your Garmin inReach Mini 2 for a Safe Outdoor Adventure

Picture yourself on day five of your multi-day Wonderland Trail trek when a sudden rainstorm turns the path muddy and…

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folder Camping

calendar_today Mar 7, 2025

schedule 5 min read

Oregon’s Proposed Tire Tax: What It Means for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Rural Life After the Hearing

A New Cost on the Horizon Imagine you’re gearing up for a weekend of chasing steelhead along the Deschutes River…

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folder Advocacy