When it comes to public lands, Alaska is the most privileged state in the union. With more than 325 million acres of state and federal jurisdiction, there’s an endless stream of recreational opportunities up there. At the other end of the spectrum is Delaware, which has less than a thousand acres. Somewhere in between is Arizona we rank fourth, behind Alaska, Nevada and California. Our 35 million-plus acres of public lands include state parks, national forests, wilderness areas, national monuments, national parks, national conservation areas and more.
U.S. Geological Survey researcher Keith Howard was eager to explain his findings on what kind of rock the Ruby Mountains are made of and how they formed.
Walking through Thomas Canyon Campground recently, I looked up at the towering canyon walls surrounding me and wondered “when a glacier filled this canyon, how deep was the ice?” Looking
Summer goes by quickly. Cindy and I had been spending too many days doing house and yard work and complaining about the heat. We needed to get out in nature
Multiple mudslides were reported Wednesday in Lamoille Canyon, prompting closure of the scenic byway while county and federal crews work to clear a path for trapped vehicles to exit