Celebrate National Public Lands Day!
Today is National Public Lands Day!
Itβs a time to celebrate one of Americaβs best ideas! A place for people to roam free, create extraordinary memories, + completely connect with the natural world. These are our public lands.
So what are some of the things you can do to celebrate this wonderful day? Well…
Get out there + appreciate the beauty of public lands!
All National Park Service sites + many other locationsΒ do not have an entrance fee on National Public Lands Day! Go experience all the wildlife refuges, monuments, parks, forests, trails, historic sites, memorials, + everything wild that makes America so breathtakingly beautiful! Only once you experience these special places, do you realize how important it is to protect + preserve these environments.
Need help finding the closest public land to you? I tried out this helpful app called βUS Public Landsβ + really found it useful. It highlights all public lands on a map + indicates which branch operates it (National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, etc.) You do have to pay a small fee, but I really do think it’s worth it!
Respect wild places!
Love the Earth by picking up trash you see on your journey + remember to use Leave No Trace principles. For more tips on being an amazing + responsible outdoorist, check out this article I wrote!
Learn more about public lands + become an advocate!
Friends – I’m still constantly learning new things about public lands too! It’s a complex topic, but it’s also one that affects us all. Please visit the helpful resources below to further understand the lands we know + love! The deeper I dive into issues surrounding public lands; the more passionate of an outdoor advocate I become! I encourage you to educate yourself about the unique wild places we call home!
- What Are (And What Aren’t) Public Lands?
- Outdoor Advocacy Toolkit
- Native Land
- History of Public Lands
- Differences Between State And Public Lands
Vote for the outdoors!
I can not stress this enough! Why?Β
Your vote directly impacts the future of our public lands!
Many representatives are voting against public lands + conservation efforts. To see what your representatives are voting for please use the resource here. Type your location in the search bar + see the letter grade the Outdoor Industry gave the representative. You can also click on their name to see how they voted on outdoor + public land issues. It’s also super helpful to call, email, + let your representatives know how you feel about these issues. Your voice matters + is highly valued!
Let’s stand together in solidarity to protect + preserve our beautiful public lands!
What will you do to celebrate National Public Lands Day? Tell me in the comments below!
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