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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


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


Program Spotlight: Thanksgiving Break Camp
Give thanks for kids exploring the outside world during Thanksgiving week.

Team Backcountry
Nov 12, 20202 min read


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


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


Halloween Project: The Flying Broomstick
Build a broomstick to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit.

Team Backcountry
Oct 27, 20202 min read


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


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


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


Ding Ding: The Must-Have Accessory for Your Next Ride
Match the bike bell to your style and budget.

Team Backcountry
Jul 23, 20202 min read


Nature Chat: Bald Eagle
This week's Nature Chat features Anne Price from the Raptor Education Foundation and her female Bald Eagle ambassador.

Team Backcountry
May 26, 20201 min read


Camp Backcountry 2020 Check-In
Here's a quick video to show what our check-in and hand-washing process looks like!

Team Backcountry
May 21, 20201 min read


Stay Healthy, Stay Wild
The Backcountry Wilderness Area programs can be a refuge in these uncertain times.

Team Backcountry
May 18, 20203 min read


Nature Chat: Short-Earred Owl
This week's Nature Chat features Anne Price from the Raptor Education Foundation and her Short-Earred Owl ambassador.

Team Backcountry
May 11, 20201 min read


Meet the Backcountry Horses & Ponies
We have seven rideable equines call the Backcountry Wilderness Area home. Here's a little bit about each one.

Team Backcountry
May 5, 20202 min read


Nature Chat: Peregrine Falcon
This week's Nature Chat features Anne Price from the Raptor Education Foundation and her 18-year-old Peregrine Falcon ambassador.

Team Backcountry
Apr 29, 20201 min read


Love Your Mother Earth: Swaps
If you are looking for easy ways to reduce your impact on the Earth, here are six easy swaps to make a big difference!

Team Backcountry
Apr 23, 20204 min read


Camp Backcountry: A Letter from the Director
We can't wait to get back to Base Camp for summer at Camp Backcountry. Here's a fluid plan as to how that might happen.

Team Backcountry
Apr 21, 20205 min read


Love Your Mother Earth: Composting
Composting earns double points: Less in the landfill and a healthier home garden!

Team Backcountry
Apr 21, 20203 min read


Nature Chat: Swainson's Hawk
Check out this Nature Chat featuring the Swainson's Hawk and Anne Price, president of the Raptor Education Foundation!

Team Backcountry
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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