Culture
Making Western states bicycle-friendly
Unless you're in Washington, which ranks No. 1, state officials and bicycle advocacy groups have a lot of work to do.
Bill Schneider
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Culture
No child left inside: Obama, Congress trying to open doors
President Obama's budget proposes putting money into educating kids about the outdoors. And Congress is trying to get children to put down the electronic devices and go enjoy nature. But kids are now plugged in more than seven hours daily.
Culture
Why the national park gun rule should stand
The rule doesn't change much, says this commentator, mostly just making the status quo the legal status quo. So let it be.
Politics
McCain, Palin, earmarks, and the DNA of bears
A few things you might not know about the second most famous congressional earmark, including how it's connected to harbor seals in Alaska.
Culture
Time for a new backcountry coalition of MPVs: muscle-powered vehicles
Outdoor-recreation constituents who oppose motorized vehicles need to consider the concept of 'Wilderness Lite' instead of full wilderness designations for federal lands. It means allowing traditionally banned mountain bikes but would bring more political clout to the preservation cause.