Ready to join? Here are five great ideas for celebrating National Public Lands Day in your own way.

It’s important and fun to give back to the places you love – there’s even a holiday dedicated to it!

Home to 20% of the freshwater in the entire national forest system, these Boundary Waters are vital to protect in

Discover the impact and opportunities to be involved in Mobilizing for Monuments - a united effort of companies and

How can I, an individual, take action for Planet, Inclusion, and Adventure (PIA)?

Of all the affirming advice from Pattie Gonia, reiterated by other leaders of The North Face's Summer of Pride Even

What beading, the land and advocacy means to Danielle Stickman.

How Alaskan photographer Emily Sullivan is slowing down and listening to the land

Creating food sovereignty and food security through salmon

How an Alaskan Artist captures landscapes and the issues they're facing.

Catching up with Protect our Winters founder Jeremy Jones on how to unite different outdoor groups around one commo

It’s important to be respectful, thoughtful, and informed about a place and the Indigenous Peoples of that landscap

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN THE ONGOING EFFORT TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT ALASKA’S ARCTIC – AMERICA’S GREATEST WILDERNE

As a mother of three, Potts-Joseph (she/her) speaks with a fierce passion about how environmental issues will affec

How Hickory Edwards is reconnecting traditional water trails from the Onondaga Nation to restore ancient knowledge

To the Lakota people, water is life. This inspired pro skier is making deep turns (and films) to show why we all ne

How Paul Robert Wolf Wilson is creating the next generation of river runners (and advocates), using whitewater padd

Be prepared for your next adventure with expert advice from the Public Lands Field Guide. Whatever your experience

How Friends of the Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) is making a difference to protect and improve one of the Columbus are

Finding new land to protect, especially anywhere int eh Easter U.S., is no easy task.

How the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition is creating a new way to manage public lands sacred to their Indigenous i

Here’s how the largest dam removal in U.S. history, restoring flows to the lower Klamath River, will impact wildlif

How climbing great Lynn Hill empowers women, kids and non-traditional athletes to see past limits by embracing natu

How nonprofit Black Girls Do Bike and its Shero leaders break barriers to grow their sport.

Learn about the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at sites where you can celebrate cultural events.

Ranger Kelli English interprets the past for a new generation of park visitors.

The Bransford Family History at Mammoth Caves National Park is America’s History.

Shelton Johnson’s efforts to bring us back to the sacred.

Historian and Park Ranger Olivia Williams

How outfitter-advocate Lisa Daris creates outdoor connections for any and all Columbus, Ohio paddlers and pedalers.

How Ohio’s award-winning, social-media sensation is bringing foraged foods to the masses one tune and jump-cut at a

Learning to protect the places we play starts with small steps to encourage outdoor activities with proactive appro

Meet the Ohio Grandma tracking to visit all 63 National Parks.

From an inspiring gear outfitter and artist, to a nonprofit that hosts inclusive camps, this installment turns the

Nicole Jackson is advocating for public lands and spreading the gospel of wellness through nature.

Ohio cycling organizer Bertie Fields proves that Black Girls Do Bike in Columbus—and that groups in motion can crea

How Shequaya Bailey is growing and diversifying cycling in Pittsburgh.

Join United by Blue and Public Lands in a nationwide clean-up effort this holiday season

In remote southern Nevada, Kim Garrison-Means spearheaded the grassroots activism of door-to-door canvassing and ne

Attention to protected landscapes has paid off for these trail-running chefs who forage for new ingredients and con

Professional ultrarunner Darcy Piceu dishes advice on going long with your training and racing.

Brooke Goudy is on a roll broadening the spectrum of who rides bikes.

Meet the couple who travels the country, educating folks on how to help preserve the environment through simple act

Lindsay Gibson, founder of the Women’s Adventure Club of Pennsylvania, provides tips on how women can get out of th

How Cannondale, PeopleForBikes, and Public Lands are putting more people on bikes, and protecting the cherished pla

Since the launch of Trail Sisters, Gina Lucrezi (she/her) has worked passionately, creatively, and tirelessly to e

Do recreationists have an obligation to help protect the public lands they use and maintain the trails they hike, r

Angelo Wash is gaining traction as a downhill athlete, but his vision for the Richmond, Va., bike community is bigg

Experience the legacy of locations that led to lasting change with this active tour of key cultural landmarks.

Virginia nonprofit Rivanna Conservation Alliance is making a difference with river clean-ups and restoration effort

How Texas gear shop Slim Pickins Outfitters is blazing trails and building community.

Brothers John and Kevin Loftis helped turn Springfield, OH , into a paddling and climbing Mecca.

Go experience the outdoor benefits offered by these 5 outstanding yet imperiled public areas worth your time and at

Derick Lugo discusses his journey to long-distance hiking and his work educating others about the power of outdoor

How an innovative nonprofit pairs rising musicians with public lands to create original music that moves listeners

Inside the ‘Grand Salmon’ source-to-sea paddling expedition to protect the Northwest’s wild rivers and its natural

To help celebrate National Public Lands Day (Sept. 24) as well as Public Lands’ own one-year anniversary this fall,

Under-served youth have a new champion when it comes to gaining confidence through being outside—especially when it

This is how your purchase benefits the long-term health of your favorite waterways. Don’t begrudge paying for a fis

How Joseph Goldstein, founder of Kids for the Boundary Waters, survived cancer to protect the country’s most popula

Johnson Outdoors, National Wildlife Federation partner to help participants collect 1 million pieces of trash. Want

In the outdoors, “Everyone, everywhere, is welcomed.” That message is getting more mileage than ever now thanks to

The organization includes more than 100 volunteer leaders who guide local network activities across the United Stat

How restorative time outside helps a college-student stroke survivor, and explains why nature prescriptions are boo

How a college student sparked a movement organizing group rides that connect vital community sites.

A Philadelphia Artist is tackling climate change with local solutions. Meet Eve S. Mosher.

Experience America’s iconic ecosystem inside a massive nature preserve effort.

Get to know these wild, protected spaces that serve as home to a diverse array of both animal species and recreatio

Rather than working on conservation projects in far-flung national parks or forests, these teams focus on the close

Catching up with artist Latasha Dunston on using design and painting to promote diversity and inclusion.

Take a look at the many climate action groups for parents that have sprung up across the country in recent years, a

Like many searchers before him, Perry Cohen found his life’s purpose on top of a mountain. Back in 2014, Cohen had

Browse the shelves at Rae Lang’s store, Woosah Outfitters, and you’ll see how the multi-talented shop proprietor an

Meet Flash Foxy, a climbing and running community for women and genderqueer people.

Allegheny Cleanways shows how inspiration and transformation go hand in hand.

For years, it was illegal to limb at Ohio's premier climbing destination. Then local climbers stepped in.

How Chad Brown rose from humble beginnings to become a nationally renowned conservation leader.

Financial aid, free affinity sessions, and an in-house slackline guru? Welcome to a gym like no other.

This Virginia nonprofit has one message for kids: Go wild.

Mountain biking in Long Island almost never happened. These are the trail visionaries who kept fighting anyway.

Nathou Attinger lives with dogs, cats, chickens, doves, rabbits, and a cockatiel—just a small sampling of the thous

Record-setting distance hiker Heather “Anish” Anderson shares her tips for managing the post-hike blues and easing

Zelzin “Quetzal” Aketzalli, the first-ever Mexican National to complete distance hiking’s Triple Crown, shares tips

Understanding the conservation role of these diverse, protected landscapes that carry a powerful (and unique) desig

Mountaineer and activist Molly Kawahata offers advice on putting an end to climate guilt, finding solutions, and en

Pro trail runner Clare Gallagher shares her journey from social media superstar to backyard canvasser—and how it’s

Heed Amirio Freeman’s tips to start your outdoor advocacy journey from your own backyard.

New national parks, renewable energy, long-term climate goals and the fate of the Arctic are all at stake: Here’s y

How specialized wildland fire crews help our nation’s public lands—and veterans like Davon Goodwin—find healing.

How this Charlottesville-based non-profit is making roadways safer- for humans and wildlife alike.

Hidden within the brand’s iconic ballcaps and outerwear were fibers made from recycled commercial fishing nets. It’

Brook Barney had barely ridden her bike farther than 30 miles in a stretch when she decided to race across the coun

Adaptive climbing coach Craig DeMartino explains how climbing can help open the door to a fuller life.

There are 5 great ways to help the environment: Sell, donate, recycle, or upcycle your used gear. As we ease into a

Summer camp holds a special place in the American psyche. But for queer youth, traditional summer camps—with their

Designed by women for women, Pearl Izumi's new We Campaign is making it easier than ever to get into the saddle.

Erica Nelson, the host of the Awkward Angler Podcast, brings a new perspective to fly-fishing.

Josh Jiminez helped build a climbing community in an underserved South Memphis neighborhood using one crucial tool.

In the Rocky Mountains, climbers and scientists are joining forces to protect threatened cliffside environments.

When Angela Lee first started climbing in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, she experienced what many climbers dream of:

This outdoor brand just invented the Holy Grail of sustainable tents. Plus, 3 other ways NEMO Equipment is pushing

From Amazon village to celebrity star of ‘The Climb,’ the Brazilian immigrant, athlete and guide fought hard to bui

Adventure photographer Irene “Lady Lockoff” Yee opens up about capturing the empowering magic of climbing, and insp

For Devin Cowens, cycling isn’t just a way to get around. It’s a way to change lives.

Tips on reducing your impact on public lands from Yosemite climbing advocate Ken Yager, who organizes the removal o

Why splitboard-mountaineering pro and former Navy SEAL Josh Jespersen fights to save public lands and works to shar

How helicopter crash survivor and adaptive mountaineering athlete Kirstie Ennis redefines limits, partners with non

Whether she’s climbing alpine rock, sport, or indoors, Maureen “Mo” Beck, a professional athlete born without a lef

Simple conservation tips from Montana storyteller Mandela van Eeden, who documents the effects of climate change on

Simple tips on becoming a better steward for wild and healthy rivers from Kevin Colburn, American Whitewater’s padd

This nonprofit has given National Conservation efforst a critical boost.

Skier and activist Kit DesLauriers discusses how to protect the Arctic wilds and fight for “the most unique, pristi

Get involved in the barrier-breaking, nationwide event series this July. The greatest issues facing the outdoors—wh

Andrew Alexander King sees mountain climbing as a way to make the world a better place.

Brittany Coleman, founder of Tough Cutie, is empowering women through socks.

How the Conservation Alliance protects wild places.

Lulu, a guide at one of our Public Lands stores, recently finished the Rabid Raccoon 100 ultra-marathon at Raccoon

There’s one key to understanding how Public Lands lives up to its name. It helps the brand and outdoor resource ful

As pandemic travel restrictions ease, outdoor explorers, scientists and Native Americans are all visiting Bears Ear