I remember reading a guide book while planning our vacation to Maui in 2010 about what to do if you wanted to visit Haleakalā National Park for the sunrise. It was best to go when you first arrived to the island as the time change was in your favor. Also, I would probably have to…
Tag: national parks
We Can’t Ensure The Protection of Public Lands During Government Shutdowns And That Is The Whole Point
If the question is how do we ensure the protection of our public lands’ needs during a government shutdown, the answer is we can’t.
Maybe We Need A Few More Tourists On Public Lands
This week’s topic for the #NatureWritingChallenge is a memorable rainy or snowy day on public lands and the truth is that I could write volumes on this topic. I live in the Pacific Northwest, right? Most of my memorable experiences on public lands are in the rain or snow. That’s all we get around here. …
The Best Reason To #OptOutside on Public Lands On Black Friday
I can think of a billion reasons to #OptOutside the day after Thanksgiving. In fact, I can think of quite a few reasons to #OptOutside for Thanksgiving. And I have done so quite a few times in recent years. This week’s #NatureWritingChallenge topic is all about why we should #OptOutside on public lands and the…
A Win For Every Kid In A Park
Need some good news today? The national program, Every Kid In A Park was given funding for another year! Outdoor Alliance For Kids reports from October 2nd: Washington, DC — Today, members of Congress on both sides of the aisle came together to pass the Every Kid Outdoors Act, to help get our kids outdoors….
How My Public Lands Experience Has Changed As A White Racist
I know that some of you who read this post won’t understand what I am about to say. I’m okay with that. It wasn’t until this last year that even I have to come to understand the thoughts you are about to read. What is important is that I am expressing them now. “Though…





