There are 58 national parks in the United States, covering over 55 million acres.
You’ll find every type of terrain from forest to desert to high mountain peaks. Any adventure you’re craving can be found within these pristine areas.
National parks are fantastic places to start exploring the great outdoors, or expand your experience. They are [...]

Backcountry bacon and eggs; can’t be beat on the trail!
There’s nothing like starting your day surrounded by Nature’s beauty and enjoying a delicious hot breakfast before setting foot to earth.

In doing research for a paper I came across some quotes that made an impact on my thoughts and really touched me. I thought I would share them.
To waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in [...]

On March 28th from 8:30-9:30 p.m I will be placing my vote by switching off my lights, laptop and anything else that consumes power in my home in honor of 2009 Earth Hour.
It is time for all of us as global neighbors to stand up, switch off and take action! It is time to protect [...]

The time has come to celebrate our wildlife!
When: March 16 - 20
You ask why is this post going up midway through the week? I say because it’s not too late to get involved and celebrate!
What is National Wildlife Week?
It is a time to take notice of the beauty around us and the importance of protecting [...]

Snow has piled up outside, threatening to keep us from venturing outdoors. Now spring is tentatively peaking its head out, like a timid deer. Most of our winter activities are still in full swing, but my mind is wandering to warmer temperatures.
This poses the question to me, as it does every turn of the season; [...]

Idaho is home to 9.3 million acres of roadless wilderness. (”ICL Latest Updates”) This wilderness is home to countless wildlife, flora and pristine waterways. Idaho’s roadless areas provide Idahoans and other outdoors enthusiasts with endless amounts of recreation.
More than 400,000 acres will soon be opened up, losing their protection to full forest uses, including logging, [...]

Autumn has begun to set upon us turning the outdoors into a new world. Leaves are shedding their greens for hues of golds and reds. Slowly they’ll fall to the ground and temperatures will begin to drop. Fortunately, this does not signal the end of hiking season. Fall is my favorite time of year to [...]

I’ve always been a woman of the outdoors. Growing up in the mountains of north Idaho definitely lent a hand in fueling my passion. A deep appreciation of our environment and nature was ingrained in me since childhood. This is a special place, a place to cherish, to protect. A place to laugh, experience, and [...]