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First Flooding, Now an Unnatural Disaster — the Shutdown — Plagues Rocky Mountain National Park

, ,  |  Oct 3, 2013

Colorado communities are still assessing all the damage from September’s deadly flooding that destroyed or damaged tens of thousands of homes and wiped out roads and highways.  People in the … Read more

Our Public Lands — The Gift that Keeps on Giving and Giving and…

,  |  Jul 30, 2013

Yet one more report underscores how important conserving our nation’s public lands is to the country’s economy. The newest report is from our country’s largest landlord, the Interior Department. It outlines … Read more

77% of Americans: Don’t Cut Environmental Spending

 |  Feb 22, 2013

If “sequestration,” the series of automatic budget cuts mandated by the Budget Control Act of 2011, goes into effect as scheduled on March 1, it will have a disastrous impact on … Read more

We Can’t Run Away From Shocking Obesity Statistics, but Getting Outside is a Step in the Right Direction

 |  Jul 14, 2011

While 90 degree temperatures were the deciding factor in leaving my bike locked up, walking sneakers in the closet, and metro card in hand this morning, I could not help … Read more

Outdoor Fun Under the Sun at the White House

,  |  Jun 14, 2011

I just got back from an amazing event on the South Lawn of the White House.  It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and 50 youth from the Thurgood Marshall Academy Public … Read more

Healthy Parks, Healthy People!

,  |  Apr 6, 2011

  Today I’m attending the Healthy Parks, Healthy People conference at the Institute for the Golden Gate outside of San Francisco.  It is a gathering of a surprisingly diverse mix … Read more

Cuts to Land and Water Conservation Damage the Outdoor Recreation Economy

 |  Apr 4, 2011

There’s a lot of political theater on Capitol Hill these days.  That may not be much of a surprise to anyone who has followed the Continuing Resolution (aka the ‘CR’) … Read more

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