Overlook of Little River Canyon, Alabama. Photo by Larry Beane, courtesy NPS.

After all that heart-pumping adventure seeking we did in the West, we’re going to slow it down here in Alabama today. We’ll take a nice stroll through a canyon and talk about the positive economic impact that public lands make on our economy. Nationwide, outdoor recreation contributes $730 billion to the American economy, while supporting 6.5 million jobs. We’ll see a slice of that here. Let’s leave some for the grandkids: Country music group Alabama said it all By Pat Byington Read more

Dominguez Canyon, Colorado. Photo by Jeff Widen.

Welcome to Colorado! Today on the OmniBUS Tour, we are going to wear out our  hiking boots today in one of the nicest day hikes in the country. Keep your cameras and binoculars handy, too...a lot of wildlife ahead. At the campfire where we break for lunch, let’s drop our congressmen some postcards to let them know why we’re here. What do you like most about this place? By Bobby Magill Read more

Hikers at Snow Creek in Spring, Owyhee Canyonlands, Idaho. Photo by John McCarthy.

Listen up everyone. We’re about to explore some beautiful but seriously rugged territory. Before we get out of the Virtual OmniBUS here in Idaho, I must stress that you follow today’s guide, John McCarthy, VERY closely. We’re going to hike through the Owyhee Canyonlands. Do not leave John’s sight. When we get back, let’s all take a moment to post comments that convey what we would like to say to Congress about the need to pass the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. Read more