Environment

NOLS Instructor Oscar Manguy shares the way he carefully builds a framework for sense of place in order to connect students to nature while on expeditions.

America’s federal public lands are an amazing resource for all kinds of recreation—but how much do you know about the different kinds of public land?

An open conversation with NOLS Instructor and Environmental Stewardship Coordinator Jonathan Williams.

What if LNT also meant taking it a step further and trying to reduce your impact before you even set foot in the wilderness?

Now's the time to apply lessons learned outdoors, like practicing LNT, having a positive attitude, and managing risk responsibly, to the frontcountry.

The NOLS Tanzania Scientific Expedition is a unique opportunity to design and implement a scientific research study—and summit Mount Kilimanjaro!

Jessica Wahl, Government Affairs Manager for the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), received the 2018 NOLS Stewardship Award in recognition of her commitment to environmental stewardship and involvement in the permitting process for public lands.

September 20, 2018 press release from NOLS regarding the recent Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to move forward with an oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming's Red Desert, a key operating area for NOLS horsepacking courses.

David Zuckerman, Vermont’s lieutenant governor, took a NOLS sea kayaking course in Alaska shortly after the Exxon Valdez ran aground, an experience that solidified his commitment to tackling environmental issues.

It's no secret: wildfires are scary. If you're planning an outdoor trip in a fire-prone area, adding risk management strategies into your trip plan will make sure you're prepared for whatever comes your way.

Randy Aton, NOLS alum and Springdale city councilman, discusses the balance between wilderness and community.

NOLS and the outdoor recreation industry are rallying behind the Securing Outdoor Access for Recreation Act.

You're probably already familiar with the seven Leave No Trace principles—here are some additional tips to guarantee your next hike is low impact.

The world is already starting to feel the effects of climate change. Here's some examples of how your next outdoor trip might be affected and how to plan for it.

NOLS Wilderness Medicine grad Carina Ahlqvist will be the first Scandinavian woman to summit Makalu— but that's not why she joined the 2018 Climate Climb.

Environmental stewardship is a foundational value at NOLS and greenhouse gas reporting is one way we're engaging with climate change mitigation.

Fixing outdoor gear isn’t complicated, as long as you have a few of the right tools.

Besides saving money, choosing durable gear means conserving natural resources and minimizing your carbon footprint by not constantly replacing your equipment.

In 1965, Paul Petzoldt founded a wilderness school built on the principles of environmental stewardship, values that continue to guide NOLS today.

You're a pro at LNT on the trail, but do you ever think about applying these principles at home too? Get started with some tips from NOLS staff members.

For us as a society, wild country gives us a place to wander in, to dream about, to disconnect, to live out our adventures in.

The 7 Leave No Trace principles aren't just for camping. Here are some ways you can apply them at home as well as outdoors.

The importance of the 2016 designation of Bears Ears National Monument.

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