Discover U.S. National Wildlife Refuges Get to know these wild, protected spaces that serve as home to a diverse array of both animal species and recreatio
How Angelo Washington is Bringing Representation to Richmond Mountain Biking Angelo Wash is gaining traction as a downhill athlete, but his vision for the Richmond, Va., bike community is bigg
Building a Diverse Cycling Community with Shequaya Bailey How Shequaya Bailey is growing and diversifying cycling in Pittsburgh.
How Devin Cowens and RAR ATL Use Cycling to Spread Joy For Devin Cowens, cycling isn’t just a way to get around. It’s a way to change lives.
Cycling to Create Change with Bertie Fields and Black Girls Do Bike Columbus Ohio cycling organizer Bertie Fields proves that Black Girls Do Bike in Columbus—and that groups in motion can crea
Biking Through Black History with Talib Abdullahi How a college student sparked a movement organizing group rides that connect vital community sites.
What is the Artic National Wildlife Refuge Imagine a nearly untouched swath of wild landscape as big as South Carolina. It sounds almost too good to be true.
Tour Atlanta’s Civil Rights History Experience the legacy of locations that led to lasting change with this active tour of key cultural landmarks.
Why Was Outdoor Afro Founded The group estimates it provides outdoor experiences to more than 40,000 people annually.
Where To Commemorate Juneteenth Learn about the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at sites where you can celebrate cultural events and enj
How To Make Biking More Inclusive Brooke Goudy is on a roll broadening the spectrum of who rides bikes.
America's Black Park Rangers Part 3 The Bransford Family History at Mammoth Caves National Park is America’s History.
America's Black Park Rangers Part 4 Ranger Kelli English interprets the past for a new generation of park visitors.
How Latasha Dunston's Art Promotes Diversity and Inclusion in the Outdoors Catching up with artist Latasha Dunston on using design and painting to promote diversity and inclusion.
N Her Nature Founder Nicole Jackson Nicole Jackson is advocating for public lands and spreading the gospel of wellness through nature.
Explore Slim Pickins Outfitters How Texas gear shop Slim Pickins Outfitters is blazing trails and building community.
Building a Better Bicycling Community How nonprofit Black Girls Do Bike and its Shero leaders break barriers to grow their sport.
Interview with Mountain Climber Andrew Alexander King Andrew Alexander King sees mountain climbing as a way to make the world a better place.
Tough Cutie Founder Brittany Coleman Brittany Coleman, founder of Tough Cutie, is empowering women through socks.
Embracing the Journey with Veteran Hero and Wildland Fighter Davon Goodwin How specialized wildland fire crews help our nation’s public lands—and veterans like Davon Goodwin—find healing.
How Food Connects to Conservation Heed Amirio Freeman’s tips to start your outdoor advocacy journey from your own backyard.
Conservation Leader Chad Brown How Chad Brown rose from humble beginnings to become a nationally renowned conservation leader.
Protecting the Wildest Peaks Skier and activist Kit DesLauriers discusses how to protect the Arctic wilds and fight for “the most unique, pristi
Why Local Advocacy Matters Pro trail runner Clare Gallagher shares her journey from social media superstar to backyard canvasser—and how it’s
How To Leave No Trace When Camping Meet the couple who travels the country, educating folks on how to help preserve the environment through simple act
Why National Monuments Matter Understanding the conservation role of these diverse, protected landscapes that carry a powerful (and unique) desig
How To Stay Positive About the Planet Mountaineer and activist Molly Kawahata offers advice on putting an end to climate guilt, finding solutions, and en
How To Keep Parks Clean Tips on reducing your impact on public lands from Yosemite climbing advocate Ken Yager, who organizes the removal o
Meet The Unlikely Thru-Hiker Derick Lugo discusses his journey to long-distance hiking and his work educating others about the power of outdoor
How To Revitalize a River Virginia nonprofit Rivanna Conservation Alliance is making a difference with river clean-ups and restoration effort
Lands in Limbo Go experience the outdoor benefits offered by these 5 outstanding yet imperiled public areas worth your time and at
Adventure for Intimidated Women Lindsay Gibson, founder of the Women’s Adventure Club of Pennsylvania, provides tips on how women can get out of th
How Conner Youngblood and Sustain Music and Nature are Saving Public Lands with Music How an innovative nonprofit pairs rising musicians with public lands to create original music that moves listeners
How a Paddling Expedition is Saving Salmon on the Snake River Inside the ‘Grand Salmon’ source-to-sea paddling expedition to protect the Northwest’s wild rivers and its natural
How Veteran Hero Kirstie Ennis Connects Advocacy with the Outdoors How helicopter crash survivor and adaptive mountaineering athlete Kirstie Ennis redefines limits, partners with non
Protecting Public Lands with Veteran Hero Josh Jespersen Why splitboard-mountaineering pro and former Navy SEAL Josh Jespersen fights to save public lands and works to shar
Adaptive Adventures Redefines What’s Possible Adaptive climbing coach Craig DeMartino explains how climbing can help open the door to a fuller life.
Why the 2022 Midterms Matter New national parks, renewable energy, long-term climate goals and the fate of the Arctic are all at stake: Here’s y
Protecting Arctic Lands and Traditions with Jody Potts-Joseph As a mother of three, Potts-Joseph (she/her) speaks with a fierce passion about how environmental issues will affec
Why Bears Ears Matters As pandemic travel restrictions ease, outdoor explorers, scientists and Native Americans are all visiting Bears Ear
How Public Lands Gives Back There’s one key to understanding how Public Lands lives up to its name. It helps the brand and outdoor resource ful
How Our New Hiking Gear Benefits the Conservation Alliance To help celebrate National Public Lands Day (Sept. 24) as well as Public Lands’ own one-year anniversary this fall,
Outerwear From Recycled Fishing Nets Last fall, Patagonia quietly launched a small collection of clothing that contained a groundbreaking new ingredient
How First Waves Paddling Program is Making a Difference with Pittsburgh Youth Under-served youth have a new champion when it comes to gaining confidence through being outside—especially when it
How Brooke Barney Cycled 4200 miles in 30 days Brook Barney had barely ridden her bike farther than 30 miles in a stretch when she decided to race across the coun
How Queer Climbing Columbus is Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Adventurers To celebrate Pride Month this June, Public Lands is highlighting the stories and efforts of outdoor advocates who p
A Change Has Come: Black Folks Camp Too In the outdoors, “Everyone, everywhere, is welcomed.” That message is getting more mileage than ever now thanks to
Why You Should Buy a Fishing License This is how your purchase benefits the long-term health of your favorite waterways. Don’t begrudge paying for a fis
What Can You Do With Used Outdoor Gear to Help the Environment There are 5 great ways to help the environment: Sell, donate, recycle, or upcycle your used gear. As we ease into a
The Teenage Champion How Joseph Goldstein, founder of Kids for the Boundary Waters, survived cancer to protect the country’s most popula
Clean Earth Challenge Inspires Action Johnson Outdoors, National Wildlife Federation partner to help participants collect 1 million pieces of trash. Want
Everything You Need To Know About Latino Conservation Week Get involved in the barrier-breaking, nationwide event series this July. The greatest issues facing the outdoors—wh
Dads Making a Difference Take a look at the many climate action groups for parents that have sprung up across the country in recent years, a
Meet the LGBTQ Summer Camp That’s Changing Lives Summer camp holds a special place in the American psyche. For many, it’s a gateway to lifelong love of nature and o
Spreading Pride with Outfitter-Artist Rae Lang Browse the shelves at Rae Lang’s store, Woosah Outfitters, and you’ll see how the multi-talented shop proprietor an
How the Venture Out Project Helps Queer and Trans People Find Peace Outdoors Like many searchers before him, Perry Cohen found his life’s purpose on top of a mountain. Back in 2014, Cohen had