New Mexico's White Sands Is Officially a National Park
The country's largest dune field has been a national monument since 1933, but now it's our 62nd national park
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Palestine’s West Bank Is Becoming a Climbing Hub
Despite decades of conflict, Palestine is home to an up-and-coming climbing scene centered around top-notch—and untouched—limestone. A new guidebook hopes to show locals and foreigners alike how to navigate the region's rock safely and help foster cross-cultural understanding.
The Iconic Crag at the Heart of the Hong Kong Protests
Climbers at Lion Rock have joined the pro-democracy movement in the city's struggle with Beijing
California Has a New Equal-Pay Act for Athletes
The law will soon mandate equal pay for men and women in athletic events on California state lands. But legislators may have missed an opportunity to make broader inroads on gender equity in sports.
I Bought an Elephant to Find Out How to Save Them
At a time of unprecedented mass extinctions, no animal epitomizes the global biodiversity free fall more than the Asian elephant. Paul Kvinta travels to Laos to visit a moon-shot project aimed at saving the country's 400 remaining wild behemoths, investigate the strange underworld of wildlife trafficking—and make a very unexpected purchase.
Backcountry Is Making Amends After Angering Consumers
The e-retailer pursued legal action against dozens of companies for trademark infringement over the word "backcountry." Now the CEO is apologizing.
The West's Water Shortage Is Fueled by Human Error
The inability of western states to track water usage is exacerbating the region's drought crisis
Why Thousands of People Are Mad at Backcountry
The online effort to cancel Backcountry.com
The Interior Is Losing the Battle to Crack Down on FOIA
Environmental groups prevent DOI’s efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures
Laws Targeting Vehicle Campers Could End Dirtbagging
Overwhelmed by crowds of people sleeping in their vans and trucks, outdoor dream towns are taking actions that could end a way of life
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