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Winners of the 2018 HCN reader photo contest
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Bear Cubs
Bear cub with bucket on its head rescued after 3 days
SF Gate
In a photo provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, a tranquilized bear cub lies with a bucket stuck on its head in McHenry, Md. Wildlife officials in Maryland tracked the black bear for
Gender diversity on the fire line
hcn.org - Tracy Barbutes Photos Sept. 11, 2018 Like Tweet Email Print Subscribe Donate Now
It’s still unknown what sparked the Donnell Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest in California on Aug. 1. Since then, more than 36,000 acres have …
Travel
Montana Benefited From $3.2 Billion in Visitor Spending in 2017
skift.com
A new study says visitors spent $3.24 billion in Montana last year, representing about a 2.5 percent increase over 2016 spending. The report made …
Africa
There's only one word for Americans who go on trophy hunting sprees in foreign lands: Depraved
Los Angeles Times - By Carla Hall
The multiple photos of the wild animals in Africa that were slaughtered by one of Idaho’s top wildlife officials are almost too horrific to believe. Did Fish and Game Commissioner Blake Fischer kill them
National Parks
Climbing at national parks subject of public meeting
sfchronicle.com
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (AP) — People interested in climbing at New River Gorge National River and Gauley River National Recreation Area in West Virginia …
Environment
Hikers rescued in West Vancouver
globalnews.ca - By Gord Macdonald
There was a happy ending for two hikers who ran into trouble on the Unnecessary Mountain Trail north of Cypress Bowl, in West Vancouver. READ MORE: …
National Parks
Iconic Joshua trees may disappear—but scientists are fighting back
National Geographic - Philip Kiefer
Environment The unique plants are a popular symbol in Southern California, and they rely on a special relationship with moths. But climate change and other impacts are a serious threat. The desert’s harshness
National Parks
Restocking wolves on Isle Royale raises questions about which species get rescued
theconversation.com - Mark Neuzil and Eric Freedman
Isle Royale is one of the most remote U.S. national parks. It stretches across one large island, its namesake, and more than 400 smaller ones in …
Grizzly Bears
Nature Reads Round-Up | Blog | Nature | PBS
pbs.org - NATURE Staff |
What’s new in the natural world? As usual, we’ve been rounding up the headlines. Here’s the latest Reads Round-Up: Photo by Daniele Levis Pelusi In a …
Section Hiking
Etiquette Tips: How to Not Be ‘That Person’ When Hiking with Your Dog
thepuxlist.com - By thepuxlist
Hiking is the perfect opportunity to strengthen the bond you have with your best friend. Hiking with your dog is a one-of-a-kind bonding experience …
Salt Lake City
Hikers moaned when Zion Narrows was closed. Here are five other popular Utah destinations where private property questions
sltrib.com - By Brian Maffly
Zion National Park stunned visitors recently when it stopped issuing permits for one of its bucket-list hikes, the 16-mile slot-canyon journey …
Yellowstone National Park
Visitors to Montana spent $3.2B in 2017, most near parks
miamiherald.com - The Associated Press
A new study says visitors spent $3.24 billion in Montana last year, representing about a 2. 5 percent increase over 2016 spending. The report made …
National Parks
Lost LA Field Notes: What’s the Authentic Yosemite Experience?
kcet.org
In the Season 3 premiere of Lost LA, that question guides our journey through the history of one of California’s most iconic landscapes. Yosemite …
Timeline: 144 Years of Yellowstone
yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
Written by: Yellowstone Hot Spot , April 01st, 2016 Did you know that Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872? In the past 144 …
National Parks
Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin Has Led a Most Magnificent Life - October 11, 2018
sfweekly.com - Peter Lawrence Kane
“My life has been a constant state of surprise,” Betty Reid Soskin says. “At my age, I’m involved in a grand improvisation, because all the models in …
Hot Springs
Best 20 unique places to go camping in Canada
qalirens.com - By qalirens
With thousands of private and public campsites to choose from, it can be a little difficult narrowing down your next camping destination in Canada. …
It’s National Wildlife Refuge Week! Things are looking foxy at Kodiak #WildlifeRefuge. Pic by Josh Blouin #Alaska 🦊🦊 https://t.co/zZ3nXTXtpV
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Travel
This Photo Guide to the French Alps Will make you Pack your Bags Today
Ecophiles - François Jusserand
Intermediate hiking and trekking in the French Alps: my three must-see places around Chamonix, world capital of mountaineering. In astonishing photos. …
How Armenia Plans to Become the Next World-Class Hiking Destination
smithsonianmag.com - Laura Kiniry
Dilijan National Park stretches across the mountains of Armenia's northeastern Tavush region, 92 square miles of beech and oak tree forests and …
Woke up to a nice layer of snow this morning at Mammoth Hot Springs. https://t.co/NXNHvfPH7I
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News
Hurricane Michael may have disrupted Florida's red tide
NBC News - by Kalhan Rosenblatt
U.S. news For the last year, Florida has been plagued with red tide, a hazardous algae bloom that kills sea life and turns typically crystal-blue water brown and smelly. But after Hurricane Michael tore
Outdoors Gear
THE 5 BEST COASTS FOR BACKPACKING
thepuxlist.com - By thepuxlist
Backpacking comes in many ways, shapes, and forms. From conquering the Appalachian Trail to slumming it in hostels around Europe, there are plenty of …
National Parks
Park Service Proposal Could Raise The Cost Of White House Protests
newsy.com - Andrea Gonzales
The proposal received pushback from the ACLU, which says rules like this would be unconstitutional. Protests like these could soon be a thing of the …
National Parks
Fossils - John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
nps.gov
Oregon was a hot, wet, semitropical place filled with a wide diversity of plants including palm trees and avocados. Herbivores such as brontotheres, …
British Columbia
50 of the best ski resorts to visit this winter in the US and Canada, ranked from most expensive to least
Business Insider - Myelle Lansat
The first snowfall of winter marks the start of ski season. Different mountains and resorts appeal to skiers depending on snow, location, and recreational preferences, and of course, cost. HomeToGo researched
Trail Courtesy Practices That Leave No Trace - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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The South Kaibab, Bright Angel, and North Kaibab Trails (known as the Corridor Trails) meet at the bottom of the canyon near the only bridges that span …
Hot Springs
5 Awesome Fall Adventures in Idaho
theoutbound.com - Visit Idaho
It's not hard to find peace and quiet in Idaho, but it's even easier in the fall. Whether you're planning an extended fall road trip or you're an …