In mid-July I traveled to Mena for my first look at Rich Mountain, Arkansas’ second highest peak. I wanted to see for myself where the Trails at Mena project would go and imagine what the...

What is SCORP?  Per federal regulations, each state must complete a statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan every five years to receive resource appropriations from the National Land and...

The battle to defend public access to the entire Pine Tree Research Station near Colt, Arkansas may seem at first glance to be a matter of merely local interest.  Of the 11,850 acres on the...

Many Americans are not aware of the true wealth they possess through their shared ownership of our Public Lands and Waters.  These wild places provide us untold benefits even if we do not ever...

Imagine a small drift boat crossing a large glacial lake.  Five men ride silently while a tiny outboard engine struggles to push them forward.  Small white caps break as a headwind begins to blow...