https://www.thewildplaces.org/lands daily 0.75 2026-02-25 https://www.thewildplaces.org/lands/a-fight-for-mamma-toogs monthly 0.5 2026-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/967178f0-6e4b-4562-a1f1-ebc730288389/Sequence+01.00_00_55_02.Still001.jpg Lands - a Fight for Mamma Toogs “The Foothills Landscape Project was proposed to create, restore, and maintain resilient ecosystems through a variety of active management techniques that address unique habitats, forest composition and structure, risks to forest health, resilience to climate change, forest successional diversity, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat, communities at risk of wildfire, and sustainable recreation opportunities.” https://www.thewildplaces.org/lands/werzes8vwfe5i7rvu4go5vulrrogqz monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/bd1bf23e-bbb9-4c80-bd34-7eed4a6ea437/BWCA_Summer_Gunflint_Trail_MN_Boat_Kevlar_Canoe_couple_MP_CCVB_no_sticker_CC_1_78f19d1d-da14-4894-9baf-27bb30fa3b7b.jpg Lands - The Dangerous Precedent of Res 140 - Make it stand out Photo: Visit Cook County https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/bdd0ce55-bdff-438e-82ac-cd3c1bdc180f/IMG_0890.JPG Lands - The Dangerous Precedent of Res 140 - Make it stand out Photo: Ian Patton https://www.thewildplaces.org/people daily 0.75 2026-01-16 https://www.thewildplaces.org/events daily 0.75 2026-02-26 https://www.thewildplaces.org/events/a-paddling-fest-for-the-love-of-it monthly 0.5 2026-02-26 https://www.thewildplaces.org/events/billings-hosts-the-backcountry-film-festival monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://www.thewildplaces.org/sports daily 0.75 2026-01-16 https://www.thewildplaces.org/industry daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://www.thewildplaces.org/industry/nrs-plays-catch-up-with-a-good-cause monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/1e89c58a-df43-4ea5-9665-8e9b348b0a85/nrs-x-whale-foundation-le-ninja-pro-guide-pfd-1024x1024.jpg Industry - NRS plays catch up with a good cause - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thewildplaces.org/industry/paddlesports-best-practices-committee-holds-first-meeting-of-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/bbaa201a-382e-420b-86d0-efc784359688/P1012295.MP4.00_00_13_12.Still001-2.jpg Industry - PTC holds first meeting of 2026 - Make it stand out Credit: Ian Patton https://www.thewildplaces.org/trail-report-1 daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://www.thewildplaces.org/trail-report-1/this-midwest-mountain-feels-suspended-in-time monthly 0.5 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/64d51404-2b35-4fb0-b610-e604a0633a1e/whitecap.png Trail Report - This Midwest Mountain feels suspended in time - Make it stand out Map curtsey of Whitecap Mountain https://www.thewildplaces.org/trail-report-1/north-shore-gems-volume-1 monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/7c280fca-4c60-4b4e-8a65-7f2a315675fe/imgonline-com-ua-twotoone-nkO4SJZ9OB-scaled.jpg Trail Report - North Shore Gems: Temperance- Grand Marais The plus side of this is the fact that water is accessible and clean, making it perfect for a lightweight trek. Ambitious hikers can complete the trip in just two days, while others may choose to take their time exploring up into the riverbeds of both the Temperance and Cascade. One can also venture off the main trail to explore the many spur trails that lead to the great water of Gichigami. https://www.thewildplaces.org/trail-report-1/a-gen-z-guide-to-trekking-iceland monthly 0.5 2026-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/6622372f-4e1e-4975-9859-b768a479e146/IMG_1042.jpg Trail Report - A Gen-Z Guide to Trekking Iceland - 4. Spring is winter, summer is spring, and winter is a frozen wasteland. The beauty of Iceland shines through many different seasons. Simply put, spring and summer are the best times to thumb it; if you hitchhike in winter, you have a death wish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/418580b2-53b1-49aa-83f2-9a31757397d9/lemmy.jpg Trail Report - A Gen-Z Guide to Trekking Iceland - Small Towns have cheap hostels The coziest, warmest, and even cheapest hostels are often in small villages. https://www.thewildplaces.org/the-80-precenter daily 0.75 2026-03-07 https://www.thewildplaces.org/the-80-precenter/the-struggle-of-starting-back-up monthly 0.5 2026-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/6b783acf-153a-49ea-924f-e0522e36817b/ruffride1-2.jpg The 80 Percenter - The struggle of starting back up That is, until Sunday, when a beautiful 70-degree South Carolina Day combined with a lack of water in the rivers pushed me to get back on the bike at the Saluda Confluence Recreation Area. https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/the-level-six-king-may-be-the-swiss-army-skirt monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/a7673734-5782-46f6-8d97-5f57e293a21b/Sequence+01.00_01_28_15.Still001.jpg Paddling - The Level Six King may be the swiss army skirt My skirt was a Level Six King spray skirt, the first skirt I have ever bought, and one that has been with me down much of the Southeast's classic river runs. The combination of high-quality design married to a powerful industry-disrupting company makes the Levsl Six King one of the best sprayskirts on the market. Level Six is a young Canadian company that has rapidly developed a foothold in the whitewater world, in part due to its well-designed and affordable gear. Level Six has also gained recognition as an industry leader, working to remove PFAS from its gear. https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/the-only-dry-bag-youll-ever-need monthly 0.5 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/c3e85284-4285-4e99-bb0b-de8245f0f258/ocoee+dry+bag.jpg Paddling - the only dry bag you'll ever need The company has also innovated by taking bow and stern float bags, commonly used in whitewater kayaking to add flotation to hulls, and retrofitting them into inflatable storage bags, revolutionizing expedition kayaking. But the keystone in Watershed’s design is the Ocoee dry bag, named after the iconic river in Tennessee. The Ocoee is an everyday bag that I have used for years, a small water-tight duffle that can fit my camera, snacks, and a multitude of other river trinkets. https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/you-dont-need-that-4000-canoe monthly 0.5 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/942eba8e-4fbd-4d33-9d4d-84920213046c/27524484751_79c9c10098_c.jpg Paddling - This classic Canoe is a hidden Gem - Photo Credit: Erik Eckilson Photo: Erik Eckilson, free use. https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/tag/Paddling monthly 0.5 https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/tag/Retro+canoe monthly 0.5 https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/tag/canoe+tripping monthly 0.5 https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/tag/Best+Canoe monthly 0.5 https://www.thewildplaces.org/paddling/tag/canoeing monthly 0.5 https://www.thewildplaces.org/backpacking daily 0.75 2026-01-20 https://www.thewildplaces.org/camping daily 0.75 2026-03-16 https://www.thewildplaces.org/camping/unwrapping-a-classic-msr-whisperlite monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/fa691811-6ddf-4d4d-825b-550fc3ec3dfc/msr-msr-whisperlite-international-v2.png Camping - unwrapping a classic: MSR WhisperLite Stoves have come a long way in the past twenty years, but even with this innovation, the classic, low-cost, and no-frills design of the WhisperLite has kept it relevant. The stove is relatively cheap for how useful it is, running for just shy of $200 on MSR’s website. The beauty of the WhisperLite is the fact that it runs on liquid fuel rather than compressed gas, making it ideal for running at higher elevations. The system slowly drips white gas, allowing one to control the flow easily and create a high range of heat, making the stove ideal for setting food to simmer. I have even known people who, against the advised usage of MSR’s safety guidelines, have used a WhisperLite to bake bread by turning the flow of white gas down a drip and occasionally flipping the stove upside down. https://www.thewildplaces.org/climbing daily 0.75 2026-01-20 https://www.thewildplaces.org/instruction-1 daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://www.thewildplaces.org/instruction-1/no-you-cant-burn-your-trash monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://www.thewildplaces.org/instruction-1/your-high-brace-isnt-as-good-as-younbspthink monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/46be18cd-1846-473d-acc2-3747bc4a3cbe/KF14+%281140845%29.jpg Instruction - Your high brace isn’t as good as you think Within the progression of teaching canoeing strokes, the high brace is considered a compliment to the low brace, the offside brother, if you will. The stroke is a combination of the draw, which pulls the gunwale toward your onside. The difference in this situation is that the high brace is an elevated and often off-balance iteration of the draw, which places your shoulders way outside of a square athletic position. This stroke is frequently quickly learned, but can be a crutch that leads to injury once paddlers reach big water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/ec73d9de-7ed7-4838-9001-61dfa9802031/social2.jpg Instruction - Your high brace isn’t as good as you think While the high brace is easy to instruct in a beginner setting, the low brace is a much more effective and safe corrective stroke. The only issue is that it can only be performed when the onside is slipping toward the water. The stroke seems to take inspiration from the slapping of a beaver’s tail on the water. A paddler takes the face of their blade and slaps it down horizontally onto the water. What this creates is almost like a pontoon that a paddler can push off of and right the boat. This action all happens without bringing arms and shoulders up, hence protecting our precious shoulders from dislocation. The low brace is often harder to learn and takes time to perfect, but with patience and practice, it becomes a powerful tool in your paddling arsenal. https://www.thewildplaces.org/instruction-1/lacing-it-up-rivernbsppry monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/b83c8f70-feb2-437f-85b4-fb4e47bc9a82/main1.00_00_44_04.Still002.jpg Instruction - Lacing it up: River Pry The river pry’s primary role is as a corrective stroke. With the forward stroke generating much of the momentum, the river pry applies direction and helps track the canoe. While the cross forward stroke has a similar effect, it also gains further forward progress. The river pry, on the other hand, is a quick way to adjust your line. From a beginner standpoint, this stroke is best used for tracking in current and crossing eddy lines. It should be noted as well that the river pry can become a crutch for new paddlers or present itself as a holdover from an expedition canoe background. The reason for this is that, as a stern paddler in a tandem boat, much like a raft, the river pry is much more efficient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/b6159ca8-5548-466a-8121-d4e75652b135/main1.00_00_55_09.Still001.jpg Instruction - Lacing it up: River Pry The river pry will continue to serve you throughout your paddling career and can be performed, albeit slightly differently, regardless of craft. https://www.thewildplaces.org/donate daily 0.75 2026-01-13 https://www.thewildplaces.org/take-action daily 0.75 2026-01-13 https://www.thewildplaces.org/home daily 1.0 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/3a6dc704-12c8-4cbd-bb8c-ccfe51700abf/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+9.22.22%E2%80%AFAM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/fb304cd3-17f0-4378-8b4d-d79cb7478782/A+camp+in+the+ice_.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/17ad2472-1626-4ca1-9410-dced629f04ab/P1013240.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/978f072c-b2eb-488f-8b4b-06abeb5b2b70/IMG_2845.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/a8c61f6a-a1bf-412f-81f7-98cbc3d0be04/orvis+lifestyle+.png https://www.thewildplaces.org/about daily 0.75 2026-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/7a822e92-cb3e-4974-b9b7-7d5f0e3c05f1/IMG_4009.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69664ddf7416042de18b9919/bf6ac8bb-c829-4bd9-aaae-6b4afbf0a0d7/rei+lifestyle.png