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Camping to Connect Increases Access to the Outdoors for Young Men of Color

Camping to Connect is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.

How to Camp More Sustainably & Leave No Trace

In 2023, over 50 million Americans went camping. With increased accessibility to national parks and a spike in outdoor recreation since 2020, it’s encouraging to see so many people engaging with nature. However, it is critical that campers leave their...

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The Freshwater Trust Uses Technology to Save our Rivers

The Freshwater Trust uses technology to preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems. They use an outcome-based approach called Quantified Conservation, which works to accelerate the pace and scale of restoration.

What You Need to Know About Backpacking in Havasupai

Hiking to Havasu Falls and staying at the campground there was a trip I will never forget. With the right supplies (like Backpacker’s Pantry meals!) and with a little preparedness, my husband and I were able to enjoy every moment–every penny was worth it!

Whose Poop Is That? What Does Bear Poop Look Like + Other WIld Animals

Communing with nature is a wonderful thing. From a chance encounter with a foraging creature to a brisk dip in an alpine lake, all outdoor adventures—even the messy ones—are filled with majestic tranquility. Such outings calm our nerves and serve...