As a geoscientist, I am frequently asked about why I chose my profession. My answer is deeply rooted in a sense of exploration and adventure – the excitement of getting into the field, whether by foot or boat – to interpret natural Earth systems.
Read MoreIt was not until my junior year at the University of Utah that I discovered the concept of national public lands. Public lands are everyone’s personal park governed almost solely by the rules of nature. What an incredible concept!
Read MoreA guest post from Jeremy Kershaw, who will ride 2700 miles to raise funds and awareness for protecting our public lands this summer.
Read MorePublic lands in the west are being targeted by a select few who have dollar signs in their eyes. What they're failing to realize is that the goldmine is already there.
Read MoreI wouldn’t expect even my most outdoorsy friends to know a place by its land designations—only to know that it is by virtue of it being public that we’re able to access that land freely.
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