Special Interest
This article from Leave No Trace outlines their seven principles for outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels and recreation types to keep in mind each and every time they engage in outdoor activities. The titles of each principle are linked to their respective webpages on the organization's site,
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This blog post from the Potomac Conservancy discusses the social and environmental cues that cause people to litter. The article points out that understanding the mindset of litterers can give insight into why a littering problem exists within a given community and the types of initiatives to combat this issue
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In their blog post for The Trek, user Sonic Boom describes their experiences with fellow hikers along the Appalachian Trail, highlighting the significance of mental health, healing, and a sense of community promoted by the AT. "When hiking with others on this journey, both hikers and locals along the
Arts & Lifestyle
In this article, stewardship expert and Mountaineers Books author Bob Birkby highlights the key elements of a hiking trail's anatomy. He outlines what trail architects take into consideration for the design and restoration process in a short summary for hikers' reference. Location: Why does the trail go
Science & Tech
This episode of the Netflix docuseries, Our Planet, examines the incredibly important, fragile connections and interdependent relationships between the plants and wildlife that inhabit Earth’s forests. Towards the end of this episode, the power of forests to recover from human interference is displayed through the reappearance of life in
Arts & Lifestyle
In this article from The Collector, author Rosie Lesso writes about how the Guerrilla Girls fought sexism, racism, and discrimination in the art industry with bold, radical confrontational posters that demanded New York City's attention beginning in the 1980s. "The Guerrilla Girls are an anonymous group of
Arts & Lifestyle
In this video analysis, YouTube user Alfo Media discusses songs that have been notoriously misunderstood by the general public, aiming to provide the true context in which these songs were written alongside the unfortunate ways in which the meanings of each example were mistaken. "Hey Ya!" by OutKast
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In “Hammerheads: Shark Side of the Moon” from National Geographic, Dr. Pelayo Salinas De León of the Charles Darwin Foundation conducts a study to prove that the migration patterns of scalloped hammerhead sharks are linked to the lunar cycle. He tags and tracks pregnant females on their reproductive migration around
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Kristen Bor’s Bearfoot Theory article aims to educate fellow lovers of the outdoors about the stacked rock structures often found alongside hiking trails. The article covers some historical uses for rock cairns, outlines when and where they should be built, and warns hikers about the implications of building these
Business
In this blog post, Blaess articulates the meaning of the term "brand culture" based on upon her definition of "culture" and how it shapes society. She also outlines how a business might go about developing a strong brand culture, providing key elements and advantages. "In
Business
In this article from Business of Fashion, Bloomberg [2024] dives into REI’s advantages as a co-op and how this consumer-owned business model has proven to be successful, making the company a leading competitor among its retail rivals. "If Recreational Equipment Inc. were a publicly traded company, it would
Arts & Lifestyle
Mount Katahdin, Maine's tallest mountain and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, is notorious for sudden, unpredictable changes in weather conditions. One minute, its sunny and bright, and the next you find yourself caught in a violent thunderstorm. In this article from Atlas Obscura, Schipani describes the