Is having kids immoral or selfish in 2025? I argue that parenthood is a radical, hopeful act of resistance in a world that tells us to despair.

Not all activism is created equal. Here’s how to spot performative activism, why it’s harmful, and what real, effective activism looks like.

Nature may feel neutral, but it’s deeply political. Learn why calling it nonpartisan is dangerous and how to defend public lands from damage.

The arguments in favor of repealing the Roadless Rule don’t add up (here's the research behind it).

The Roadless Rule is one of the most important conservation policies in the United States, protecting more than 58 million acres of...

Unionized NPS workers, Indigenous land returns, new trails, wildlife rebounding & inclusive outdoor spaces. Hope is alive on our public lands.

Memorials erased. Hate speech defended. A queer ranger fired. This isn’t about free speech, it’s about power, erasure, and who gets to belong.

A Yosemite park ranger was allegedly fired for expressing their First Amendment rights. Here's why this dangerous precedent impacts free speech and more.

When the world feels heavy, Tolkien reminds us that hope lives in the smallest acts of kindness.

Using data to explain why I choose not to carry a gun when hiking and camping solo.

Discover why The Enchantments are at risk and how you can help save this iconic landscape. Act now to protect The Enchantments' future.

The Roadless Rule protects millions of acres of public forests. Rolling it back won’t create better access for disabled people. Discover why more roads aren’t the answer to making the outdoors inclusive for everyone.

Explore how ethical recreation varies across cultures and regions.

Explore how common outdoorsy terms like "bagging peaks" reflect a colonial mindset. Discover the impact of language in outdoor culture.

Tone policing derails anti-racism conversations and centers white comfort over harm done. Here’s why discomfort is necessary and how white people can do better.

Explore the impact of digital leave no trace and learn how to responsibly share content without harming nature.

Learn how to fight back against the largest public land sell-off in U.S. history. Protect public land and take action before it's too late!

Change happens when we use our voices. If you're like me, and you've been heartbroken by the anti-union, anti-environment, conservative-leaning actions of REI the last several months (and let's face it, years), I invite you to use your voice and let them know. Join me and other outdoor advocates in writing a letter to REI's CEO, Mary Beth.

Fake National Park TikTok accounts are damaging public trust. Learn how these parody profiles harm our public lands and what creators should do instead.

Mass firings at national parks spark protests, threatening conservation and public lands. Here’s what’s happening and how to take action.