Posted on April 26, 2021 by Evelyn Parks
As you prepare to venture out this year, take a moment to get familiar with the seven principles of Leave No Trace (LNT). This set of guidelines helps clarify how we can each participate in outdoor recreation responsibly and leave minimal impact on the lands we are visiting.
Posted on March 1, 2021 by Kayla Fanning
While I often preach about how vital our environment and culture are to our long-term wellness practices, there is no denying that our mental state plays a massive role as well.
Posted on February 25, 2021 by Evelyn Parks
The intensified loss of glaciers is directly related to climate change and the warming of our planet. The area around Glacier National Park has experienced a rise in temperature almost twice the normal average.
Posted on January 12, 2021 by Evelyn Parks
Conservation is an effort that has many layers. It is really about commitment — the commitment to protect something.
Posted on January 4, 2021 by Kayla Fanning
Even if something does end up “failing,” making the effort is a fantastic choice, and failure isn’t something that negates the initial intentions at all.
Posted on December 1, 2020 by Meghan McNichol
This planet is going to be a home to us much longer if we keep making changes to better care for it. Even though the U.S. has pulled back on climate change initiatives, we can still do things in our individual lives until we do, eventually, join the rest of the world.
Posted on November 20, 2020 by Kayla Fanning
While I love discussing my personal choices for footwear we must first consider how we’re supporting or hindering the natural strength of our feet.
Posted on September 29, 2020 by Kayla Fanning
I urge you to find hope in small, daily ways. Put something on your calendar this week that exists just for you. Get out the map and plan a national park hike or visit one of the hundreds of national park historic sites in the next month if possible. Hope weaves into our stress resiliency by lifting our spirits in hectic times. Do not wait for it to show up. Build it up in meaningful ways and support others’ hopes whenever possible.
Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sandra Ramos
Our NPS sites hold, clarify, and remind us of our American legacy—the good, bad and ugly. They hopefully remind us to nurture our better angels, to learn from history, and protect what little we have left.
Posted on September 4, 2020 by Meghan McNichol
Things change. That’s always going to be the case, and as our interests in our national parks grows, so will our needs to maintain and care for them.
