June 24, 2019 Federal Management Fail: National Parks crumbling after decades of inaction “Decades of inaction have gotten us to this point. But the Trump Administration has proposed a solution,” Bernhardt said. The Trump administration’s 2019 budget…
October 28, 2017 Respect livestock, private property while traveling in rural America Spotting wildlife or interesting livestock can really add to the desire to explore. This can open you up to a hazard much more dangerous…
March 2, 2017 Basalt Colorado: Sane forest management vs recreation Council members are concerned that logging-truck traffic will pose danger to the many bicyclists, campers, boat enthusiasts and anglers using Frying Pan Road. The…
February 1, 2017 Welfare Recreation: The truth about subsidized public lands use in southeastern Utah For those opposed to ranching and grazing on public lands, perhaps the terms “Welfare Hiker” or “Welfare Camper” should be coined to remind folks that everyone should…
December 20, 2016 Bears Ears: Locals, Natives against, outsiders, corporate environmentalists for Lee and other members of the congressional delegation said the political fallout of a designation in Utah will result in the repeal of the…
November 11, 2016 Colorado Governor give Forest Service free reign to raise fees on outdoor recreation “So count on a flood of new fee proposals. I bet they have a big backlog of fees they want to charge that they…
October 27, 2016 Forest Service turns to pricey private management to improve facilities, services A plan to transfer the management of campgrounds, trailheads and day-use facilities throughout the national forest to Parks Management Company included price increases of up to 300…
October 9, 2016 Utah towns crushed by unmanageable tourist traffic Together, the popularity of the parks and Utah’s drive to bring visitors to the Mighty Five — Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Zion and Capitol Reef…
October 5, 2016 Bears Ears Coalition has no say in monument designation The county resolution states that the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition is a non-governmental organization that has no jurisdiction over land-use planning activities in San…
