Monday was a long time coming for Chris Miller and other environmentalists in Nova Scotia. "This is something that we've wanted for a long, long time," said the executive director for the Canadian ...

Local public lands experts and explorers will take audiences deep into the Sespe Wilderness, the largest protected ...

On the northern edge of Idaho’s Snake River Plain, one of the most developed landscapes in the state, lies an area that in contrast remains as it has been for thousands of years, a wilderness area ...

A visit will feel like a new planet. For centuries, travelers and historians have been captivated by the beautiful sights of Turkey's Cappadocia region. With its unique terrain, and "fairy chimney" ...

The World Heritage Convention is already used to protect many wilderness areas around the globe, but there are significant gaps in protection, especially in large, intact wilderness areas. Two of 24 ...

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Part of what defines Colorado’s Western Slope is the expansive landscapes and regions where wildlife roam free, backcountry recreation opportunities abound and cultural artifacts of the state’s ...