Department of Interior backs off its initial plan to more than double park fees at popular parks, instead raising fees modestly at 117 National Parks.

NewsTania Lown-HechtApril 12, 2018National Park Service Comments

Where Does Human-Powered Adventure Fit In Interior’s New Outdoor Recreation Committee?

A new outdoor recreation advisory committee appointed by Secretary Zinke could have included members of the human powered community.

NewsTania Lown-HechtMarch 28, 2018Recreation, Zinke, DOI, Press ReleaseComment

Some Really Good News for the Outdoors in the Spending Bill

Good news coming out of DC? Sometimes it does happen and the spending bill that just passed has plenty of solids wins for people who love the outdoors, including funding for land management agencies and a (much-needed) change for how we budget for fighting wildfires.

News, Action AlertOutdoor AllianceMarch 23, 2018Fire Funding, Budget, Zinke, LWCF, Roadless RuleComment

How Climbing Fosters Place Attachment

As a climber with a growing list of environmental concerns, I found myself drawn to study the relationship between climbers and landscapes.

my outdoorsOutdoor AllianceMarch 19, 2018My OutdoorsComment

Whiskey, Policy, and Public Lands

Whiskey and advocacy made a perfect pair at the Outdoor Retailer Show in January, with KEEN and Outdoor Alliance.

Outdoor AllianceMarch 6, 2018outdoor alliance, KEEN, Outdoor Retailer Comments