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National Public Lands Day & the North Cascades

October 20, 2009 By Sara Porterfield

Adopt-a-Crag event at Newhalem climbing crag, Washington.

What do our public lands mean to you? For many they are a place to recreate. Others go to find solace from the stresses of life, while some people identify public lands as their workplace. Although we may have different reasons for heading out to these lands, we all share one commonality: we all own them and have a stake in making sure that these lands remain healthy and accessible for future generations. Read more

Get Out! Enjoy Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

September 23, 2009 By J.P. Leous

Sylvania Wilderness Area, Michigan. Photo by Jeff Rennicke, Flickr.

Fall is officially here. Summer’s sticky afternoons are being replaced by crisp autumnal breezes, and fresh cider greets you after an afternoon walk in the woods. What’s not to like? Earlier this month President Obama declared September Wilderness Month, and called for Americans to get outside and enjoy our treasured landscapes. If you have yet to do so, there’s still time — and this weekend is a perfect opportunity. Why? Saturday, Sept. 26 is Public Lands Day. Read more