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For decades, herpetologist William Brown has studied a thriving population of timber rattlers in upstate New York. And somehow he's convinced locals that having venomous neighbors underfoot can be a glorious thing.

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Marc Peruzzi’s recent column about trail work clearly touched a nerve in the running community. Part of his argument is fair criticism, but he got some important things wrong. 

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These devices are inherently stupid and profoundly antisocial, and their very existence is proof of their own uselessness

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Celebrate the national trails holiday this Saturday by volunteering at one of these events

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Getting outside on your period can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be

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We wanted to know: in the face of climate change and innovation, how will food fare? Top food experts weigh in.

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Patagonia alleges that Anheuser-Busch is deliberately trying to confuse beer drinkers and profiting off the outdoor retailer's reputation as a sustainable company

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From detailed designs to brands looking to make a social impact, these are the hats you can find us in all summer

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You're just as likely to build a robot as paddle a canoe at summer camp today, but the value of the experience is even more important for our screen-addled youth

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Play in the rays without feeling the burn

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But the federal agency responsible for managing more than 245 million acres of public land kept the boilerplate about the economic value of these places

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Amid stories of ecological doom, we found a few instances of progress worth celebrating

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I'm careful with my consumption, but what I found scared me

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Our favorite eco-friendly duds

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All you need is a rod, a license, and a good attitude to catch your first fish

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Vanlife might seem like the most eco-friendly living option, but in reality, my gas-guzzler is hurting the environment more than I would in a small, nonmobile home

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This gear shop owner moved from Nebraska to Wyoming's Wind Rivers for a smaller salary and higher cost of living. She wouldn't change it for the world.

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Sometimes just driving a car in a city is an act of violence

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It's tough to find meat-free products that taste like bacon. These plant-based chips may have cracked the code.

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In a new study, mountain hiking had similar psychological and stress-reducing benefits whether or not there were signs of human habitation

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The wall won’t just separate two nations, it will sever the connection between a community and its native flora and fauna

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The Youth Climate Strike is working to shut down schools across the country on March 15 to demand that world leaders act on preventing climate change

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The AWD-e aces snowy roads—but there's a catch

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The crucial public lands legislation was just signed by President Trump. Here's why you should care.

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Going zero waste is hard, but these easy changes to how you eat, drink, and store food will make a big difference

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The public comment period that will impact a redefinition of what's protected under the Clean Water Act is open through April 15

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The RIDE app takes aim at single occupancy cars headed up Little Cottonwood Canyon

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The lengths to which the Utah Congressman will go to avoid addressing the real issues are getting laughably extraordinary

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The brand's spring catalog includes a shot of the famous climber scaling a delicate underground formation in Spain. The National Speleological Society is displeased.

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New Mexico wants to create a first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund for underserved youth. Other states that care about preserving the natural world and raising a new generation of activists should take note.

The former oil and gas lobbyist is the worst-case scenario for public lands

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In sharp contrast with today's administration, the 1970s were a time when our environment was seen as valuable and not a resource to be destroyed and turned into dollars

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A new documentary, 'Sea of Shadows,' highlights the work of Andrea Crosta, whose team infiltrates cartels and gangs to fight illegal wildlife trafficking around the world

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He's a retired Navy SEAL, so prepare to suffer

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The little orca known as Scarlet is dead. Will her death be a turning point for the Northwest's endangered Southern Resident killer whales? Washington State governor Jay Inslee is proposing strong action.

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A former National Park Service ranger on why now, more than ever, national parks need protection from Washington's budget fights

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It's anything but an unpaid vacation, especially when your job is protecting the environment

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Researchers are calling the majestic forest the Shangri-la of conservation acquisitions

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Stay clean and keep the environment safe at the same time

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The initiative, led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is ambitious, but some in the outdoor industry argue it's the only hope for saving wild places from climate change

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Relax, you’re gonna be fine

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How to ditch your fluid soaps and sundries for a more seamless travel experience

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The ski trail map at your local mountain was probably painted by James Niehues. Now you can see his life's work in one beautiful book.

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That "organic litter" you just threw? It'll still be around in a year.

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Alixandra Klein's upcycled waterproof bangles can go everywhere you do

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Stressed? Overworked? Need a vacation? Put away your phone and go outside with no schedule or plan.

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What the new data says about how long the average hiker takes, what they drink, and how tired they get

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Bikinis that stand up to every wave for women who rip

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Yvon Chouinard and Patagonia Provisions plan to save the environment by changing how you eat

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Michael Brown’s new documentary follows two blind kayakers paddling the length of the Grand Canyon

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The Alaska senator sent us a letter about her enviro bonafides. Naturally, we checked her work.

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Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges

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Debunking various theories currently floating around the Internet

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After several rounds of judging, this gear came out on top at last week's trade show

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Owner, founder, and mechanic Binky Brown started the mobile shop and educational space to serve marginalized communities in the Bay Area

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We need to stop selling bicycles on environmentalism. We ride because it's fun, healthy, cheap, and practical—and because it annoys people who drive.

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The ridges and reefs of West Papua are some of the most biodiverse on the planet. Two acclaimed filmmakers are on a mission to make sure they stay that way.

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We have 22 years until we're in a significant global crisis. Show your kids how to implement these simple planet-friendly household changes now.

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So don't beat yourself up about it

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Is the movement that sparked the 2016 takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ready to age out?

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One of the worst tragedies in the history of firefighting prompted little change to a culture that regularly puts young lives at risk. A few seasoned veterans are working to fix that.

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Avoid coral-killing chemical sunscreens and try one of these safer sun-protection methods

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Now that the House Natural Resources Committee has fallen under Democrat control, it could mean real oversight for the Department of Interior, says Arizona Representative Raul Grijalva

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The synthetic fill is designed to break down once it hits the landfill

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Unless the Forest Service can pony up the cash to save it

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Non-partisan midterm elections guidance from key environmental organizations

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They don't vote. Why are the people most concerned about climate change some of the least likely to show up in November?

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Five favorite books from the Dawn Wall pioneer and aspiring environmentalist

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It's up to Republicans to bring it back to life and make it better than ever

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The conservative Utah Congressman wants to fully fund our national parks and our public lands. Huh?

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Republicans from Ulysses S. Grant to George H.W. Bush have passed some of our most powerful environmental laws. Why did the party reverse course?

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Is it even possible to reduce the number of massive blazes that are now commonplace in the American West?

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Most solar powered gear is clunky and doesn’t work as well as advertised. Not this stuff.

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Nominee Raymond David Vela seems to care about making our national parks more accessible

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For decades, women in the Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture have been trying to bring justice to those who have discriminated against them. A new investigation reveals that the inaction is due to a much larger problem: a system set up to make their complaints go away.

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The Pacific Northwest’s Southern Resident killer whales are dying. And it's our fault.

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A few strategies to keep you on the trail this summer

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A legal fight over access and an endangered frog has shut out climbers for 13 years, but the Forest Service has a plan to reopen many of the routes, as well as a section of the Pacific Crest Trail

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Despite promises from the president and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the BLM wants to open up hundreds of thousands of acres in Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments for companies to drill and mine

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The next generation of socially conscious developers are fighting to make sure downtown revitalization doesn’t just benefit the wealthy

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