Into the wild desert (Mojave break, part two)
Mr. Adventure goes to a conference, and I head into the desert.
American Southwest national parks
Author: Lauren Danner
When I’m not out hiking, I'm either buried in a book or writing about outdoor recreation and public lands from my home near Puget Sound.
American Southwest national parks
This break brought to you by the Mojave Desert (part one)
Golf, beaches, pools — who needs ’em. Give me desert hikes, palm oases, and chuckwallas.
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The next challenge for democratic public lands
The election means an assault on our public lands. What can we do about it?
Books I like national parks
Three books to read during the National Park Service centennial
The National Park Service celebrates its centennial this year, even as it grapples with overcrowding, vandalism, lack of funding, and internal issues. I offer three books about the national parks that remind us why they are America’s best idea.
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National park crowd control, mid-century style: A tram in the North Cascades
An aerial tram could transport lots of national park visitors to scenic alpine viewpoints. Ain’t gonna happen.