It’s unfortunate that two UCLA biologists recently questioned the value of the 1964 Wilderness Act in a May 7 Desert Sun opinion essay titled, “Is the Wilderness Act Still Protecting Nature?”The ...

When exploring the great outdoors, one must remember Mother Nature is the boss, said Tosh Black, Durango open space park ranger. Whether it’s a rattlesnake bite, a fractured bone or the strike of ...

“Hey,” Christine said in a strained voice from where she followed close enough to run into me when I stopped. “Don’t you think we need headlamps or something? I can’t see anything,” she said. “Can you ...

In the digital age, fewer and fewer kids are going outside and smelling the roses. In fact, it’s so bad that “touch grass” has become a popular response to young internet users who pretty clearly need ...

Those looking to go for a hike this month will have access to a number of nature preserves across Orange County, like the Saddleback Wilderness, alongside trails that are open to the public 7 days a ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Abby Schreck. Human nature is not an oxymoron. Despite humanity’s best efforts to ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA (September 6, 2022) — Calling all families! Come enjoy a Saturday, OUTSIDE, with staff and friends of ...

Escape the crowds and hike to Michigan’s most beautiful hidden lakes. Peaceful trails, clear water, and unforgettable natural ...

A U.S. Army veteran says wilderness therapy helped him find stability after struggling to adjust to civilian life.

In a significant stride towards bolstering environmental conservation, the Western Cape has officially declared the Wilderness Nature Reserve, encompassing over 643 hectares near Heidelberg. Declared ...

At the end of 2023, four environmental groups sued the National Park Service and invoked the Wilderness Act to stop the replanting of trees following a catastrophic wildfire in Sequoia and Kings ...