A Return to Common Conservation Ground
How did the Grand Canyon become a partisan issue? By Emily Gallagher Visitors are seen at the Grand…
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President Obama Is Creating the First U.S. Atlantic Marine Monument
Obama has protected more land and water than any other president in history. By Madeleine Thomas A sei…
An Inside Look at Utah’s Land Grab Legal Scheme
In a recent article, lawyers for the Utah legislature attempt to persuade the American public that national forests,…
At Stonewall, Public Land Conservation Meets LGBT Liberation
The newest unit of the National Park Service celebrates a gay bar and the rebellion it inspired. It…
Why Should We Save the National Parks?
In a provocative, heartfelt collection of essays, author and environmentalist Terry Tempest Williams makes a passionate argument in…
Air Pollution Is Killing the Views in National Parks
So you finally made it to the top of the mountain. Enjoy the air up there.
Vulnerable Species Are in One Part of the Country; Protected Habitats Are in Another
A study says that if we want to prevent extinction, we’re protecting the wrong areas of the country. Can't we do both?
Stop and Smell the Weeds
Even if you live in an urban environment, taking some time to correct for plant blindness can provide many benefits, both physical and psychological.
Noise in the National Parks
Researchers discuss how human-generated noise affects the natural world—and us.
Why We Should All Go to National Parks
As their centennial approaches, it's time to remember why the National Parks are so worth protecting.