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...
Will Reclamation and the States Make the Grade on a Colorado...
One out of nine Americans depends on the Colorado River, meaning that the public has vested much faith in water managers. In most Colorado...
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...
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...
Should we tell people not to come to Tahoe?
The influential travel magazine Fodor's recently asked travelers to not travel to some locations this year because of overtourism and the impact on the...
Methane: the ugly, bad, and the good
Many Americans begin the morning with breakfast, usually cooked over the stove. Possibly eggs, pancakes, or toast from bread baked in the oven. Our...
Gold Rush
Autumn in the Mountains Series
Want some quality time outdoors before winter arrives? Then now’s the time to go enjoy autumn in the Sierra Nevada,...
Discover adventure on these Lake Tahoe day hikes
Lake Tahoe offers far more than casinos and crowded (if beautiful) beaches. Pack some adventure into your Sierra Nevada vacation this year by hiking...