A Young Hunter’s Gaze: Reflections on the Field and the Price of the Harvest
The crisp air of the early morning hunt carried the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a familiar prelude to the ritual that unfolded across the amber fields. Before…
The crisp air of the early morning hunt carried the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a familiar prelude to the ritual that unfolded across the amber fields. Before…
As a potent "Pineapple Express" storm reached its zenith, my husband, Aaron, and I stepped into Stud Country, a vibrant hub for LGBTQ+ country dance. We donned our white N95…
The western segment of the Arkansas River, a vital artery originating in the Rocky Mountains and coursing through the plains of southeastern Colorado, is grappling with a severe crisis, exacerbated…
Filmmaker Beth Harrington’s discovery of Frank Matsura’s work at the Washington State History Museum in 2002 marked the beginning of a decades-long fascination with the Japanese immigrant photographer whose images…
Fertility, a subject often relegated to private conversations, is now being scrutinized within the robust and traditionally masculine domain of wildland firefighting, revealing unexpected anxieties and a growing body of…
An hour’s drive east of Eugene, Oregon, Quartz Creek cascades down the Western Cascades, flowing into the McKenzie River. This picturesque landscape, shaped over millions of years by volcanic activity,…
For generations, Indigenous advocates and leaders across the United States have tirelessly campaigned for a federal commission to document the harrowing testimonies of survivors of the federal and religiously operated…
When Norman Sylvester was just 12 years old, long before he earned the moniker "The Boogie Cat" or shared stages with blues legends, he boarded a train in Louisiana, heading…
Canadian American businessman Kevin O’Leary, known for his role on "Shark Tank," has proposed the development of what could become the world’s largest Artificial Intelligence campus in Box Elder County,…
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), a linchpin in the federal government’s relationship with tribal nations, is reportedly bracing for another round of significant staff reductions and a sweeping reorganization,…
The Yellowjacket grazing allotment, an expanse of approximately 8,600 undulating acres of sandstone canyons, piñon and juniper forests, and sagebrush-covered mesas, near the Colorado-Utah border within the revered Canyon of…
The monumental structure of Glen Canyon Dam, a cornerstone of water management in the American West, is now confronting a crisis that threatens its core functions and the very legal…
This contentious move seeks to reverse a Biden-era executive order, Public Land Order No. 7923, which in June 2023 established a 20-year moratorium on new oil and gas development on…
A federal agency is poised to offer over 156,000 acres across northwestern Colorado to oil and gas companies in what marks the state’s most extensive lease sale in modern history,…
In times of spiritual aridity, when the atmosphere is thick with the anxieties of the world, it is the very earth beneath our feet that offers profound grounding, acting as…
Putah Creek, a waterway in California that had long suffered from human intervention, is experiencing a remarkable rebirth, marked by the significant return of chinook salmon. For decades, the river’s…
Over a year into the second Trump administration, Native American communities across the Western United States are grappling with profound and multifaceted changes, ranging from the abrupt rescission of land-management…
Lindsay Sexton and her husband, Corey, dedicated years to meticulously planning their move to Ruidoso, New Mexico, envisioning a tranquil life in the embrace of its majestic pine forests. This…
In a modern-day echo of an iconic 1970s commercial featuring a tenacious gorilla challenging luggage durability, scientists at the Washington State University (WSU) Bear Research, Education and Conservation Center are…
The profound honesty and directness inherent in working with horses resonated deeply with the recent viewing of Peacock’s docuseries, High Horse: The Black Cowboy. This powerful three-part series arrives as…
Chris Casad rises before dawn on his Central Oregon farm, a property he purchased nine years ago with aspirations of agricultural prosperity. Now, at 38, with tractors older than himself…
Last fall, the groundbreaking of the Velvet-Wood uranium mine in the sandstone deposits of San Juan County, Utah, heralded a new era of expedited federal environmental reviews, raising alarms among…
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., a Bozeman, Montana-based engineering contractor, recently marked its 50th year in business, celebrating a half-century of ambitious infrastructure projects. The company’s official narrative traces its origins…
The phone call revealed an enticing offer: $200 daily for eight to ten hours of "flowering trimming," with food and accommodation included. A subsequent text message directed them to Farmington,…
Dry mud tracks mar the vibrant red and green carpets of the Amargosa Hotel and Opera House lobby, a testament to the constant struggle against the elements, as hotel manager…
On a sun-drenched May afternoon, the usual task for Tim Crandall would be thinning the burgeoning peach crop in his family’s nearly 150-year-old orchard. Instead, the air in Utah County,…
Hundreds of delegates from Indigenous communities across the globe have arrived at the United Nations, participating in the world’s largest annual gathering dedicated to their issues, yet their arrival is…
In a move that reverberates through the American West and beyond, President Donald Trump has dramatically reduced the boundaries of two critical national monuments in southern Utah – Bears Ears…
Within the serene galleries of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, a profound dialogue unfolds, centering on the iconic mesa of Cerro Pedernal in northern New Mexico. Jason Garcia,…
Lookout Slough, a vast 3,400-acre wetland situated on the periphery of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in central California, now teems with aquatic life, its waters rhythmically pulsing with tides flowing…
A grainy, undated video, titled Grandfather Speaks, once captivated audiences with its focus on an elderly man, Semu Huaute, adorned with braided gray hair and a feather-festooned red headband, purporting…
As devastating blazes tore across the drought-stricken and heat-battered Western United States in early June, a bipartisan wildfire prevention bill championed by Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso appeared destined for…
The American West is facing an escalating housing affordability crisis, with popular Rocky Mountain resort towns struggling to maintain viable living options for locals as short-term vacation rentals proliferate, while…
When the mercury soars across the Western United States, the likelihood of wildfires igniting and spreading with alarming speed increases significantly, according to a comprehensive new study. While the immediate…
For generations, the Hopi people have carried prophecies foretelling a seismic shift in the Earth’s equilibrium, a rupture of life brought about by the arrival of non-Indigenous nations. This profound…
The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced a sweeping proposal to transfer the management of grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states from federal oversight to state control, a move that…
In the subtle camouflage of a blade of grass, Arizona’s rarest orchid, the Canelo Hills ladies’ tresses, once again graces the lush green expanse of the Canelo Hills Cienega Preserve.…
Sasha Calvey and her two companions were 74 days into a remote sea kayaking expedition from Washington when the earth’s fury erupted on August 10, 2025. Camped on a secluded…
The headwaters of the Klamath River, a sacred source of life emerging directly from the ground in southern Oregon, represent the ancestral heartland of the Klamath Tribes, encompassing the Klamath,…
The haunting pronouncement, "The first thing I will do: make myself indecipherable to you, for understanding revises a kind of hunger," sets a somber and introspective tone, immediately signaling that…
Mount Shasta, a solitary sentinel in Northern California’s dramatic western landscape, commands attention with its awe-inspiring isolation; its majestic, snow-capped summit pierces the sky, visible from over a hundred miles…
In a move that sent ripples through the hunting community and ignited a long-simmering dispute over indigenous land rights, news emerged in March 2025 of a significant increase in non-resident…
The United States federal government is poised to enact sweeping changes to its rules governing ranching on public lands, a move designed to significantly increase the number of cattle, sheep,…
The Yellowjacket grazing allotment, a sprawling expanse of approximately 8,600 acres, lies nestled within the rugged beauty of Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, near the border of Colorado and…
The headwaters of the Klamath River, a sacred and life-giving artery, originate in the ancestral lands of the Klamath Tribes, encompassing the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin peoples. Tribal Chairman William…
A sweeping federal decision is poised to open tens of thousands of acres across northwestern Colorado, critical habitat for North America’s largest elk herd, to extensive oil and gas development,…
The idyllic allure of Ruidoso, New Mexico, a mountain sanctuary revered for its tranquil pine forests, skiing opportunities, and respite from the desert heat, has been irrevocably altered by a…
The Western United States faces an acute and escalating housing crisis, a severe challenge that transcends mere affordability to redefine the very concept of homeownership and community. From the pristine…
Bozeman, Montana-based Barnard Construction Company, Inc., a prominent engineering contractor, recently marked its 50th year in business, celebrating a half-century journey that began in 1975 when its 25-year-old founder, Tim…
As searing heatwaves and devastating wildfires ravaged the parched landscapes of the Western United States in early June, a seemingly straightforward legislative effort to bolster wildfire prevention measures found itself…
The former President, having made the completion of the border wall a central tenet of his 2024 campaign and subsequent return to office, spearheaded an aggressive push for its construction.…
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., an engineering contractor based in Bozeman, Montana, recently marked its 50th year in business, a half-century journey from a modest start in 1975 when founder Tim…
A federal agency is poised to offer tens of thousands of acres in northwestern Colorado for oil and gas development, marking what stands as the state’s most extensive lease sale…
The Yellowjacket grazing allotment, an expanse of approximately 8,600 undulating acres of sandstone canyons, piñon and juniper forests, and sagebrush-covered mesas, near the Colorado-Utah border, stands as a quiet testament…
A contentious decision by the Department of the Interior (DOI) to revoke federal grazing permits for a conservation nonprofit aiming to restore bison to Montana’s vast public lands has ignited…
In a powerful demonstration of enduring commitment to conservation, the Organized Village of Kake, a sovereign tribal government nestled in the heart of Southeast Alaska, has once again voiced its…
High in the majestic crown of a giant sequoia, the world transforms into a verdant cathedral, hushed save for the ancient timber’s creak and the rhythmic snap of cones being…
For a quarter-century, approximately 58 million acres of American forest have remained largely untouched by industrial development, characterized by a notable absence of new roads, logging equipment, and any presence…
Mid-January winds carried the crunch of old snow underfoot as a dozen individuals traversed the landscape near Molas Pass, nestled within Colorado’s majestic San Juan Mountains. Their interpretive hike, organized…
The chilling images of colossal plumes of black smoke billowing from petroleum facilities in and around Tehran, following reported strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces, immediately conjure a terrifying vision…
The stark beauty and profound solitude of the natural world, as depicted in Denis Johnson’s acclaimed novella Train Dreams, have found a compelling new visual life on screen, resonating deeply…
This winter’s snow cover in the Western United States has reached its lowest point on record, a stark reality that portends significant challenges as spring approaches, including increased wildfire risks…
Colorado’s majestic peaks, typically blanketed in deep snow by mid-February, now present a stark and concerning panorama: skeletal ridges and exposed rocky ribs protrude through a pitiful snowpack, a testament…
The wind-sculpted dunes of the Gran Desierto de Altar, shifting relentlessly eastward of the Colorado River’s former delta into the Gulf of California, offer a tangible link to Earth’s distant…
For generations, Indigenous advocates and leaders across the United States have tirelessly championed the establishment of a federal commission dedicated to documenting the harrowing testimonies of Native people who endured…
The U.S. Forest Service, a cornerstone of American land management, announced on March 31 its ambitious and highly contentious plan to relocate its national headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt…
The scars etched across New Mexico’s landscape by the devastating Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Fire serve as a stark reminder of the escalating wildfire crisis, a catastrophe whose immediate aftermath continues…
A young girl, perhaps no older than eight, stands poised for a hunt, her slight frame clad in her brother’s hand-me-down hunting attire. A ballcap, a touch askew, crowns her…
Beneath the iconic landscapes of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, Oregon’s verdant Willamette Valley, and the majestic Columbia River Gorge spanning Washington and Oregon, lies a complex and sprawling network of…
A deeply ingrained sentiment in the American West, often voiced by those living in the headwaters of major river systems, posits that water should be utilized locally rather than allowed…
Internal documents have exposed a close collaboration between Senator Mike Lee’s committee and the Trump administration’s Department of the Interior just prior to the Utah Republican introducing a highly controversial…
The foundational premise lies in the intrinsic link between human health and nature exposure. Spending time outdoors, particularly when engaged in an activity like birdwatching, naturally encourages physical movement. Whether…
As a "pineapple express" storm raged outside, my husband, Aaron, and I stepped into Stud Country, a vibrant hub for queer country dancing in Los Angeles. Donning white N95 masks…
A widespread and unseasonably early heat wave gripped the Western United States in March, shattering temperature records from Tucson, Arizona, to Casper, Wyoming, a stark departure from the region’s typical…
Last week, the federal government implemented emergency measures to avert a critical situation at Lake Powell, where water levels have plummeted to a point that threatened the operational capacity of…
Last fall, the groundbreaking of the Velvet-Wood uranium mine in the sandstone deposits of San Juan County, Utah, marked a significant shift in federal environmental policy, representing the first project…
Filmmaker Beth Harrington’s encounter with the work of Frank Matsura at the Washington State History Museum in 2002 proved transformative, igniting a decades-long fascination with the Japanese immigrant photographer whose…
Last October, Colorado State Representative Lesley Smith found herself in Germany, visiting her husband’s family. During a casual stroll through her sister-in-law’s neighborhood, a striking sight caught her eye: a…
Under the subdued gray light of a winter sun, Germaine White, an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), reflected on the Jocko River’s former glory, its…
A resilient rock sandpiper, its stocky brown-and-white plumage a testament to its hardiness, meticulously probed the damp shore for sustenance, its delicate beak a tool for survival in the rugged…
For a century, the Colorado River has been managed in fragmented pieces, with legal and political frameworks dividing it into two basins, compelling each state and community to prioritize securing…
Hundreds of Indigenous delegates from across the globe are converging this week at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), the world’s…
Soil and rocks across the western United States naturally contain chromium-3, a vital trace element essential for plant and animal life, and even commonly found in dietary supplements. "You could…
At the tender age of twelve, Norman Sylvester, long before he would be known as "The Boogie Cat" or share stages with legends like B.B. King, embarked on a transformative…
A relentless and record-shattering heatwave gripping the U.S. West this week would have been "virtually impossible" without the accelerating climate crisis, according to a new rapid attribution analysis by scientists.…
Caroline Tracey’s initial encounter with California’s Salton Sea was startling, marked by the unsettling crunch of fish skeletons beneath her feet on what appeared to be a desolate landscape. However,…
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), a pivotal agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, is poised for another significant overhaul, including further substantial staff reductions, a move that…
The rugged heart of the American West, epitomized by the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, faces an unprecedented crisis as a sweeping campaign of federal agency downsizing leaves critical public lands vulnerable,…
Nick Hazelton, a 27-year-old yak farmer residing in Polk County, northwest Oregon, finds solace and recreation in the surrounding public lands, particularly through mushroom hunting. His favorite locale is the…
New Mexico’s federal delegation and tribal officials have launched a unified protest against the administration’s accelerated efforts to dismantle a crucial federal ban on oil and gas drilling in the…
The earnest declaration from a newly four-year-old, Marigold, that she is "a big kid now" and therefore "big kids don’t sleep" encapsulates a deeply ingrained societal pressure that extends far…
In times of spiritual drought, when the atmosphere feels thick with the anxieties of the world, it is the Earth itself that offers a profound anchor, a necessary grounding for…
The foundational principle of public land management in the Western United States, the "multiple-use" framework, is increasingly being scrutinized for its inability to safeguard wild ecosystems and declining biodiversity. While…
The recent docuseries "High Horse: The Black Cowboy" resonates deeply, offering a powerful counter-narrative to the often-simplified portrayal of the American West. This three-part series, executive produced by Jordan Peele’s…
The dynamic transition from winter to spring across the American West often brings a capricious climate, oscillating between snow and rain and unseasonably warm sunshine, but this year, the landscape…
For a quarter-century, 58 million acres of American forest have remained untouched by new roads, logging equipment, and industrial development, effectively existing as "negative space" on industrial maps. This year,…
Over a year into the current presidential term, Indigenous communities across the United States are experiencing significant policy shifts and operational challenges. The administration has notably rescinded land-management policies that…
Old snow crunched underfoot in mid-January as a dozen people snowshoed near Molas Pass in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, a stark visual representation of a regional crisis. The interpretive hike,…
This dire spectacle serves as a stark and urgent reminder that, irrespective of the strategic motives underpinning such military engagements, this conflict, much like countless others throughout history, fundamentally revolves…
Beneath the verdant landscapes of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge straddling Washington and Oregon, lies a hidden, intricate web of life: a sprawling…