We caught up with Mark to find out why conserving this piece of habitat is important and why he’ll continue to advocate for it to stay wild.

In a year when the safest place to be was outside, we review the last 12 months on the Backcountry Wilderness Area trail systems.

Check-in here for an always updated look at programs, events, and camps in the Backcountry Wilderness Area.

Fort Building is the gold standard outside activity our kids need right now.

Living The Dream Brewing Co. Brews Backcountry Wilderness Wheat for Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund.

From visiting the bottom of the Earth to building Camp Backcountry from the ground up, meet our programs supervisor, AnnaKate Hein.

Don't let the cold weather season keep you from getting outside in January 2021!

As we wind down from the busy holiday season, here are nine astronomical events to keep a lookout for in this first month of 2021.

Horse Camp at Camp Backcountry is making one big change for Summer 2021.

Space is the stage for the final interstellar show of 2020.

Five Earth-friendly things to do with your leftover tree trimmings.

From gifts from local businesses to Camp Backcountry, here's our close-to-home gift guide for the 2020 holiday season.

Trade the "toy of the year" for the summer of a lifetime.

As the Backcountry Wilderness Area horse operation expands, our corrals are home to three new horses.

Give thanks for kids exploring the outside world during Thanksgiving week.

A local Boy Scout turned learning a crucial outdoor skill into an 18-point orienteering course for the Backcountry Wilderness Area.

As the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund gets ready to turn five years old at the end of the year, we want to share what we're...

Build a broomstick to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit.

Before you get on a horse, you have to choose a saddle and a way to ride.

The Haunted Forest takes place on October 23 & 24 and here are the tips and tricks you need to know before stepping foot into the woods.