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In Part One of our story on the history of Public Lands in the United States and why they matter, we looked at the early years immediately after the Louisiana Purchase …
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We’re hitting the trails again this summer on another giant road trip across four states of the Northern/Central Rockies of the Western US.  Along the way we’ll wander through the …
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In a surprise late-evening Instagram post, U.S. Rep for Utah, Jason Chafffetz, announced his intent to withdraw the controversial “H.R. 621 – Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act of 2017” …
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John Muir by Carelton Watkins – 1873

John Muir, author of the popular quote “…the mountains are calling and I must go…” was born in 1838 and was one of …
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Backpackers and hikers rejoice – there’s a new long distance National Scenic Trail for you to break in your boots with.  The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNNST for short) route takes adventurers …
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All over the high mountain west, outdoor minded people make the semi-annual migration back and forth to the deserts of the American Southwest multiple times every year. In the late winter …
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Now that the digital detox has become a thing, finding the best places for true restorative experiences can be hard to come by in our connected world.  Wyoming, however, stands out as unequaled for opportunities in analog, real life solitude. Getting away from the noise and distractions of everyday life is easy in Wyoming, as the state’s spaciousness and low population density would allow each person living in Wyoming to have 111 acres all to themselves.

Use those numbers to your advantage by planning a trip to detox your emotional wellbeing and recharge in the Cowboy State. In these 10 Wyoming towns, you can leave your notifications behind and experience the beauty and authenticity of the West.

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For the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will make its way across the United States – crossing over 3 Western US states in the process:  Oregon, Idaho and …
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Coloradans and out-of-state tourists alike can look forward to using a new interactive map of Colorado’s 20,000 miles of hiking and biking trails as part of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s Colorado …
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