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Trail Traffic: 2020 in Review
In a year when the safest place to be was outside, we review the last 12 months on the Backcountry Wilderness Area trail systems.

Team Backcountry
Jan 29, 20213 min read
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Backcountry Outdoorcast
Check-in here for an always updated look at programs, events, and camps in the Backcountry Wilderness Area.

Team Backcountry
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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Back to Basics: Fort Building
Fort Building is the gold standard outside activity our kids need right now.

Team Backcountry
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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New Brew: Backcountry Wilderness Wheat
Living The Dream Brewing Co. Brews Backcountry Wilderness Wheat for Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund.

Team Backcountry
Jan 9, 20212 min read
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Meet Our Crew: AnnaKate Hein
From visiting the bottom of the Earth to building Camp Backcountry from the ground up, meet our programs supervisor, AnnaKate Hein.

Team Backcountry
Jan 7, 20215 min read
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Choose Your Adventure: January 2021
Don't let the cold weather season keep you from getting outside in January 2021!

Team Backcountry
Jan 6, 20214 min read
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Night Lights: 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.

Team Backcountry
Jan 4, 20213 min read
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One Thing is a'Changing
Horse Camp at Camp Backcountry is making one big change for Summer 2021.

Team Backcountry
Dec 17, 20203 min read
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Don't Miss the December Night Sky
Space is the stage for the final interstellar show of 2020.

Team Backcountry
Dec 12, 20204 min read
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Next Level Tree Trimmings
Five Earth-friendly things to do with your leftover tree trimmings.

Team Backcountry
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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Gift Guide: Local Goods for All
From gifts from local businesses to Camp Backcountry, here's our close-to-home gift guide for the 2020 holiday season.

Team Backcountry
Dec 9, 20203 min read
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Gift Guide: Camp Backcountry
Trade the "toy of the year" for the summer of a lifetime.

Team Backcountry
Nov 30, 20202 min read
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Corral Update: New Horses
As the Backcountry Wilderness Area horse operation expands, our corrals are home to three new horses.

Team Backcountry
Nov 23, 20202 min read
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Program Spotlight: Thanksgiving Break Camp
Give thanks for kids exploring the outside world during Thanksgiving week.

Team Backcountry
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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Finding The Way: Orienteering Course
A local Boy Scout turned learning a crucial outdoor skill into an 18-point orienteering course for the Backcountry Wilderness Area.

Team Backcountry
Nov 11, 20204 min read
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Back the Backcountry: Impacts
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...

Team Backcountry
Nov 6, 20205 min read
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Halloween Project: The Flying Broomstick
Build a broomstick to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit.

Team Backcountry
Oct 27, 20202 min read
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In the Saddle: English vs Western
Before you get on a horse, you have to choose a saddle and a way to ride.

Team Backcountry
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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Quick Guide: Haunted Forest 2020
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.

Team Backcountry
Oct 7, 20204 min read
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Camp Backcountry: Rewind & A Look Forward
The summer that almost didn't happen turned out to be a refuge of adventure for Camp Backcountry staff and campers alike.

Team Backcountry
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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