Across the state, many Forest Rangers have been pulled from the woods to help administer COVID-19 testing facilities. This means our wild spaces have fewer caretakers than ever to respond to more visitors than ever.
Read MoreFor those of us who seek solace in the nature world, many have turned to their favorite trails in hopes to take a break from the long lines at the grocery store and confronting the new reality of watching our favorite businesses shutter their doors for a seemingly indefinite period of time.
Read MoreIn 2017, the Peekamoose Blue Hole was nominated for a Leave No Trace Hot Spot due to its internet fame, rise in visitors and accompanying cumulative impacts.
Read MoreIf you visited the Blue Hole this year, you were one of the 10,000 (plus) people to have a first-hand experience of this summer’s new coordinated conservation efforts.
Read MoreWater bottles, water bladders and the hydration they provide to you are probably the single most important aspect of hiking and backpacking.
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