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Get Outside and Spread Love for Camping
Camping participation has dropped in the U.S., according to a report released by the Outdoor Foundation and the Coleman Company, Inc. on Wednesday. The 2013 American Camper Report tracks camping in...
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“Hundreds of Scientists” Oppose New Logging Legislation
A coalition of ecologists, wildlife biologists, and other members of the scientific community is speaking out against two pieces of legislation ― HR 3188 and HR 1526 ― currently awaiting approval from...
View ArticleWhat Does Hydropower Reform Mean for Recreation?
Most of America’s hydropower dams were built in the beginning of the 20th century, during a time when both human values and available technologies were drastically different. Today, with modern...
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Marathon Mom: Running with Two Kids – Is it worth it?
Dear Marathon Mom, I started running about eight years ago, and transitioned to being a running mom pretty smoothly after my son was born two years ago. We received a jogging stroller at my baby...
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This Week in Outdoor Policy – November 15th
Tom Flynn tracks policy related to conservation and recreation for the Outdoor Alliance. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor policy related headlines. With questions, news tips and angry...
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Ask Hope: What are the best socially and environmentally conscious brands for...
So glad you asked! As women, it’s often easy to purchase our outdoor apparel and gear in a lustful frenzy. We want the latest items, in the hottest colors and fashions, and we want them NOW! However,...
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7 Christmas Gifts for the Outdoors Lover in Your Life
Go Pro Ah, yes…the coveted Go Pro. Red Bull is singlehandedly making these things the talk of the town by using them for shooting amazing downhill mountain biking scenes and other outdoor adventures....
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6 Reasons to Give Barefoot Running a Try
Barefoot running – it’s not just for the beach any more. Take a trot through any American city and you might see a peculiar thing: middle-class fitness enthusiasts in designer athletic gear are...
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Photography Must Have’s for November
Each month, we do an Outdoorsy Must Have’s with a collection of some of our favorite products. This month, the theme is photography. While these products won’t actually help you be a better...
View ArticleThe Weirdest Outdoor-Related News Stories of 2013
It’s official: 2013 was one for the books in terms of bizarre stories related to outdoor recreation and environmental issues. Here are some highlights from the year that almost was. Snorkeler Discovers...
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Marathon Mom: Running and Breastfeeding
Dear Marathon Mom, I’m 6 months pregnant with my first child and recently had to stop running altogether. I’m ready for this time off to focus on the pregnancy and prepare for motherhood, but I know...
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Ask Hope: How can I keep my body “type” from holding me back in the outdoors?
This is an issue that I struggled with when I first started rock climbing. I saw all of these long, lean, hardbodies and thought “How in the world is a curvy girl like me supposed to get my (ample) ass...
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New Findings Reveal Staggering Global Forest Losses Since 1999
H ow many square miles of forest land have been permanently eliminated in the last 13 years? That’s the question researchers at the University of Maryland sought to answer with ‘Global Forest Change’,...
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First Descents – Fighting Cancer One Outdoor Trip at a Time
If you’ve ever experienced the power of the outdoors then you know best what influence and message nature instills on humans. First Descents, established in 2001, offers free outdoor adventure...
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10 Amazing Events Happening in December – Holiday Edition
Regardless of which holiday you celebrate, this time of year is meant for jolly merriment, festive lights, and those warm spots in the community where family and friends can gather. Get outside during...
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This Week in Outdoor Policy – December 6th
Tom Flynn tracks policy related to conservation and recreation for the Outdoor Alliance. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor policy related headlines. With questions, news tips and angry...
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Marathon Mom: My Non-Runner Hubby Wants Me to Cut Down. Help!
Dear Marathon Mom, Running is a big passion of mine, but my husband is not so much a fan. Of course it’s fine that he doesn’t personally want to be a runner, but lately he’s been ragging on me for how...
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The Week in Outdoor Policy – December 13th
Tom Flynn tracks policy related to conservation and recreation for the Outdoor Alliance. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor policy related headlines. With questions, news tips and angry...
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Marathon Mom: I had my baby – how soon can I run again?
Dear Marathon Mom, I just had my baby at the end of November. It was a long 40-weeks – 24 of them in which I could no longer run. I’ve been (im)patiently waiting to start running again until after my...
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This Week in Outdoor Policy – January 3rd
Tom Flynn tracks policy related to conservation and recreation for the Outdoor Alliance. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor policy related headlines. With questions, news tips and angry...
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