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Beavers return to US Creek after 19 years. Starts cutting down aspen trees beside a man-made dam. Here's why
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (147+ words) After a 19-year absence, park staff in Great Basin National Park rejoiced at the sighting of a beaver, demonstrating nature's ability to bounce back. Recently chewed aspen trees emerged close to artificial beaver dams meant to aid stream habitat recovery…...
Opinion | A hike through the woods feels natural. It’s anything but.
1+ day, 41+ min ago (104+ words) The Washington Post The industrial revolution provided the impetus, the income and the time to do it. A few weeks ago, I went on a hike with some friends in the mountains in Colorado. The weather was perfect, the lakes…...
Watch historian explain how Smith Rock shaped rock climbing
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (20+ words) Statesman Journal Watch historian explain how Smith Rock shaped rock climbing...
The Best Climbing Sticks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
4+ day, 15+ min ago (1300+ words) Published Sep 10, 2026 11:34 AM EDT The days of hauling heavy, noisy climbing sticks through the woods are behind us. Modern climbing sticks are purpose built with the mobile hunter top of mind, resulting in climbing methods that are lighter, quieter, and…...
Ending the Roadless Rule would endanger Washington’s wildlife | Opinion
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (253+ words) The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced its intention to revoke the landmark Roadless Area Conservation Rule — a move that would open nearly 45 million acres of forests — including 2 million acres of roadless areas in Washington — to logging, road-building and development. Consider,…...
Alcoa was warned about its mining by the WA government – then handed an exemption
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (1053+ words) Updated September 10, 2026 — 11:07am,first published 9:00am Water Corporation urged Western Australia’s peak environmental body to recommend reimposing strict guidelines on Alcoa’s mining operations near Perth’s drinking water supply, according to newly released documents. And further documents, obtained via Freedom of Information requests…...
The lives of Idaho wilderness guides seem ideal but often hide pain | Opinion
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (468+ words) Considering Kami Bakken’s line of work, it’s difficult to imagine mental health being a major issue in her life. It’s more difficult to think there is a need for the Redside Foundation, an Idaho-based nonprofit that also provides mental health…...
As three firefighters added to city memorial, advocates fight for greater recognition of occupational injuries
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (801+ words) Three more names have been added to a city memorial honouring firefighters who died either on the job or of work-related illnesses. While the city has made strides in preventing such illnesses, more can be done to protect them from…...
See drone footage of Lincoln County wildfire damage; one firefighter died
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (24+ words) The Oklahoman See drone footage of Lincoln County wildfire damage; one firefighter died...