What many consumers and newcomers to the outdoor industry might not know (but intuitively sense) is that the outdoor industry developed a large vacuum in the wake of the pandemic. Its not only reflected in the very painful vacancies left by specialty retail closures and supply chain craters that spelled doom for manufacturers, but also in the conspicuous and jarring...

　　Another avenue for staffing National Parks was quietly closed, alongside Februarys mass layoffs within the National Park Service (NPS). Since 2011, the NPS Academy Cohort has offered internships to college students, particularly those from marginalized groups. As a partnership between the NPS and the nonprofit organization American Conservation Experience (ACE), the program aimed to diversify the NPS workforce and acted...

　　Beachfront bliss can be hard to obtain, but having the right chair makes all the difference. YETI is expanding its chair line with a $300 sand-and-surf model, the Hondo Beach Chair, which claims to be the lightest YETI chair to date, weighing 12 pounds and supporting up to 350 pounds. 　　The Hondo has four reclining positions, an ergonomic waterfall edge...

　　The job of an activist is never done. Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika have been fighting for years to protect and conserve the Vjosa River in Albania. Their efforts to establish the Vjosa as Europes first wild river national park saved it from near-certain development by resource extraction companies. But even after that victory, the work was far from over....

　　Cotopaxi. Wild Rye. Hydro Flask. Adidas. Osprey. What do these outdoor brands have in common? Theyre all telling their customers that President Donald Trumps tariffs will mean higher prices on outdoor gear. 　　Since Trump raised taxes on imports from around the world, especially China, the U.S. economy has struggled to adjust to anew trade reality. That includes many of the...

　　On May 3, in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, two National Park Service (NPS) officers were involved in a vehicle chase that ended in a shootout and the arrest of a suspect. 　　The officers were treated for minor injuries, and the suspect was treated for a non-lethal gunshot wound. On May 23, NPS released the bodycam footage of the incident....

　　After months of confusion and delay, Yosemite National Park has announced its reservation rules for the summer of 2025. On May 6, people can book their reservations through the National Park Services website starting at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. While the new system is significantly less restrictive than previous years, some advocates argue that it wont prevent traffic from overwhelming...

　　Its difficult to keep up with the many changes to the U.S. government happening under President Trump — and the nations parks are no exception. 　　Trumps big, beautiful budget, passed by the House this week, would make the deepest funding cuts to the National Park Service in its 109-year history. But Trump and his Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum,...

　　Plenty of food and water, a bluebird weather forecast, a pre-dawn start, and a fully charged headlamp are a good recipe for success for a one-day ascent of Moonlight Buttress. I had plenty of water and shot blocks crammed into our mini haulbag, the weather looked great, and we certainly were up early enough. 　　Unfortunately, the headlamp I’d brought along...

　　In its 109-year history, the National Park Service (NPS) has never seen its budget slashed like this. President Donald Trumps proposed federal budget, released on Friday, parallels the steep cuts suggested by Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The proposal would strip $163 billion from the 2025/2026 federal budget, including a $1 billion reduction in funding for the NPS....

　　After a wildfire and weather-related setbacks, one of Sequoia National Parks most-visited attractions is set to dazzle visitors again. Crystal Cave is a marble cavern with tall calcite stalactites, sparkling mineral deposits, and a unique ecosystem. A roughly half-mile loop inside lets visitors walk along a stream and explore some of its depths, which maintain a consistent temperature of 50...

　　The REI Co-op today revealed the results of its annual election to fill seats on its board of directors, and supporters of co-op workers union efforts are claiming a major victory. 　　Despite REIs nominating and governance committee approving three candidates put forth by co-op leadership (two incumbents and one new director) and leaving two union-backed candidates off the ballot, none...