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Soul Trak Outdoors: Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization

Washington, D.C.-based company Soul Trak Outdoors connects communities of color to outdoor spaces. They do that through youth, college and adults programs that focus on community building, social justice, outdoor recreation and education. Find out how you can support them here.

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Bridging the Gap Between Minorities and Outdoor Spaces

Our public lands should be enjoyed by all of us, but when we look into who is getting access to our lands, we see alarmingly disproportionate statistics that highlight a gap between demographics and park visitations. As national park enthusiasts and outdoor recreation advocates, we are committed to addressing racism within our industry. This post outlines how we’re planning to do this.

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NEWS: After More Than a Century, Wolverines Are Back in Mount Rainier National Park

Today’s exciting wildlife conservation news comes from Mount Rainier National Park. After more than a hundred years, wolverines (a female with two kits) have finally made it back to Mount Rainier—a massive indication that conservation efforts in the region are starting to really pay off.

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Self-Defense, Solo Hikes, Safety and Empowerment: An Interview with Nicole Snell

In this interview, Caroline sits down with Nicole Snell, the owner of Girls Fight Back—a personal safety and self-defense workshop—and lead instructor at IMPACT Personal Safety. They discuss self-defense, solo hiking, empowerment and outdoor safety.

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Which National Parks Are Open?

After months of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, many national parks across the United States are slowly opening their gates again. Would you like to know which national parks are currently open or are in the process of reopening? You’ll find an overview of the current status of all 62 American national parks in this blog post.

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NEWS: Grand Canyon National Park Resumes Phased Reopening, Will Be Open This Summer

After a busy Memorial Day weekend, Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park was closed to visitors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Today, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that the Grand Canyon phased reopening process will resume on Friday, May 29.

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Top 21 Most Iconic National Park Birds

The national parks are famous for their wildlife. However, oftentimes the focus is on the larger mammals, such as bears and bison, while birds remain out of the spotlight. Yet, there are some spectacular national park birds in America. From mighty bald eagles and cunning ravens to industrious hummingbirds and cute puffins, these are the most iconic birds in America’s national parks.

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What to Do in Arches National Park, Utah – 11 Top Sights

Arches National Park is home to the world’s densest concentration of natural rock arches and one of the most photogenic national parks in America. The park encompasses more than 2,000 catalogued rock arches. They range in size from three feet, which is the minimum required length of an arch, to almost three hundred feet.

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