By the time Paolo Perrone began working to permanently protect land along the Pacific Crest Trail, he had already spent twenty years exploring the trail. There was a trip to Desolation Wilderness with an old friend before heading overseas for graduate school. A mission to Deep Creek to enjoy the ... Read more
Judging the Pacific Crest Trail photo contest might not require a backpack or blistered feet, but make no mistake, it’s its own kind of journey.
This year, over 1,000 stunning photo submissions poured in from the PCT community, each one a unique window into life on the trail. From sweeping ... Read more
The White House’s recently proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) would significantly reduce funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), America’s most important conservation program.
For more than 60 years, the LWCF has been a major source of funding for land and waterway preservation and recreation projects ... Read more
What might be on your mind after hiking dozens to hundreds of miles north through predominantly desert and chaparral landscapes, weaving through towering windmills and rattlesnake habitat, emerging into the pinyon and juniper woodlands south of the High Sierra?
Is it water? Likely! What about bears? They ought to be.... Read more
We often tell you that your voice matters.
Last week we asked you to tell your elected representatives in Congress that you were opposed to a plan to sell off public lands in Nevada and Utah. I’m happy to report that these land sales were removed from the proposed federal ... Read more
Sean “Butt Plug” Jansen thru-hiked the PCT in 2015. Sean is a freelance writer and photographer as well as seasonal wilderness guide in Yellowstone National Park. He is now south-bounding from Hiker Town to Campo to raise awareness for the critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout. An anadromous fish, like ... Read more
If you missed it or need a refresher from Part 1, published in April, we encourage you to start by reading Exploring the PCT CREST Project: A Journey with Lindsay Miller for a Q&A introduction to who Lindsay is and why she started this project.
In the face of increasing ... Read more
Disclaimer: This article is intended to provide general information about poison oak and its effects. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing what you suspect may be a severe reaction to poison oak… or are experiencing a severe reaction, it is ... Read more
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