Our series on Outdoor Allies profiles rad outdoor advocates and their approaches to protecting public lands. Today we’re hearing from Jess Wahl, Government Affairs Manager at Outdoor Industry Association and one of the most influential people in the outdoor recreation policy world.
Read MoreYesterday, Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced a bill to eviscerate the Antiquities Act, a core conservation tool responsible for protecting some of our country’s most iconic outdoor recreation destinations. Today, we learned that the bill will be voted on in committee tomorrow.
Read MoreIf you’re one of the 4.6 million people who visit the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests each year, you already know how incredible this corner of the Southern Appalachians is. Perhaps you’ve paddled down the Tuckaseegee River, climbed at Looking Glass, or hiked in Linville Gorge.
Read MoreOctober4, 2017 (Asheville, N.C.) – Human-powered outdoor recreation is a major economic engine for Western North Carolina.
Read MoreWhat do we mean when we say "public lands"? And what can you do if you want to keep public lands awesome, accessible, and owned by the public?
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