When giants fall, we need to listen
This essay by Joe Stone was originally published on Writers on the Range on March 20, 2023
In just two years, wildfire has killed an...
Breaking Down Geothermal Research, Investment in the West
Nevada has committed to providing 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Lawmakers in 2019 set the new renewable energy portfolio standard,...
Officials Avoid Sacrificing Lake Powell Sacred Cow
Community Voices
A coalition of Colorado River activists criticized the federal government and seven states for prioritizing an agreement that fails to meaningfully reduce consumptive...
Atmospheric rivers endanger the West
Community Voices
Moab, Utah, gets just eight inches of rain per year, yet rainwater flooded John Weisheit’s basement last summer. Extremes are common in a...
Spectacular Views and Solitude: Winter on Lassen Peak
A skier’s dream greeted us: a perfect day, 2,000 vertical feet of virgin powder to descend, and no one else in sight on the...
Trans-Sierra ski trek: “The mountains let us through”
My brother Dan and I have enjoyed many outdoor adventures together, but neither of us had ever tried a ski trip this long in...
Nevada’s Conservation Year in Review
Commentary
As this year draws to a close, it is helpful to look back over the past 12 months to reflect on our successes and...
Lake Tahoe a Proving Ground for Emerging Conservation Technology
Lake Tahoe is famous around the world for its crystal clear, blue waters. But, its beaches are known for something else: tourists and trash.
This...
Expanded recreation highlights 2022 outdoor news
Those looking to discover adventure, get out of their cars, and do something about climate change could learn a thing or two from San...
University of Wyoming analysis proves the economic irrelevance of public-land livestock...
Opinion
A series of University of Wyoming economic analyses (funded by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association) to determine the economic impacts of eliminating federal grazing...