National Trails Day® is an annual nationwide movement to get out to celebrate the trails and walking paths around you. The past year has affected us all in different ways and often in the same ways. Across the board folks have found that spending time...
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One of the highlights every spring is the ceremonial opening of all the Rail Trails across the country. This year, things are certainly a little different, aren't they? Here at Wilderness Press we hope you are safe at home and able to practice smart social...
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REI kicked off OptOutside and clean up efforts a few years ago and this year we are once again locking arms with folks across the outdoor industry and shuttering our online shopping cart encourage everyone to get outside. There is much to be thankful for the season....
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So you're feeling philanthropic and you want to spend some time doing trail work this summer and fall. But you don't want to help just any trail, you want to help the trail. The Pacific Crest Trail. Volunteering on the PCT is a wonderful way...
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In a world of being inundated by social media posts and hashtags and a national day for seemingly everything, it's easy for something like National Trails Day to get lost in the shuffle. But in our (very biased) opinion, American Hiking Society's National Trails Day...
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Earth Day History The first Earth Day was in 1970 and is considered the unofficial start of the modern environmental movement. In a time period where Americans were concerned about pollution, oil spills, wildlife endangerment, and loss of wilderness, a day dedicated to protecting our Earth felt...
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Next Saturday, April 27, is Independent Bookstore Day—the best day of all (sorry, National Cookie Day)! The day all bibliophiles wait for. We know it can be overwhelming to figure out the best way to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. So many bookstores, so little time! To...
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Thanksgiving is great. So great. So many friends and family members and meals and naps and more meals and more conversations about being thankful and more family members annoying you and more servings of pie. It's so great! You have plans, your gear is packed, you're...
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The 2018 midterm elections are just around the corner, which means it's time for the outdoor industry and lovers of the our public lands to stand together and encourage everyone to #VoteTheOutdoors on November 6. We understand if you're experiencing fatigue from listening to the constant...
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Happy National Public Lands Day! It's the 25th anniversary of the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the country. Which means you have to celebrate some way, somehow. Here are 10 ways you can observe National Public Lands Day, from least effort (sitting on your couch) to...
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