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Stay safe for Memorial day weekend
As the temptations to go wild increase, don’t forget we’re still in a pandemic.
Read: Six ways to practice responsible recreation on public lands and waters
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Should insects be protected?
Alarming declines in insect populations may be difficult to respond to effectively.
Read: Nature crisis: ‘Insect apocalypse’ more complicated than thought – BBC News
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Does phone signal impact wilderness?
The national park service is pumping up cell coverage, including in wilderness areas.
Does the pandemic provide a temporary reprieve from our onslaught on wildlife? Will it be measurable?
Read: Four Ways the Coronavirus Is Changing the Planet – The Atlantic
Look at some of the science examining burns that outdoorists will likely encounter more frequently.
Read: Extreme wildfires are changing Western forests — High Country News – Know the West
Do we have time to learn how to live with the few remaining wolverines in the US?
How did our ancestors navigate? Why do Alzheimer’s patients feel an impulse to wander off? How do we find our way back?
Read: Why are we losing the wayfinding skills of our ancestors? | Aeon Essays
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Local, Low-Risk Recreation – CalTopo
A good explanation why outdoor activities that are reasonable for us are not reasonable for everyone right now.
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Is shed hunting ethical?
Every outdoorist will naturally form their own system of ethics. How does yours compare to others?
Read: Is shed hunting ethical? (The ethics of shed-hunting) — High Country News – Know the West