Here's how this organization is bringing education to U.S. national parks, helping kids build confidence, skills, and a ...

When exploring the great outdoors, one must remember Mother Nature is the boss, said Tosh Black, Durango open space park ranger. Whether it’s a rattlesnake bite, a fractured bone or the strike of ...

Editor's Note: This article on the Dry Creek Wilderness Area is the third in a series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the signing of federal legislation to create nine new federal wilderness ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 30, 2025) – Wilderness Youth Project (WYP), Santa Barbara County’s leading nature connection organization, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Board of Trustees and ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Walking on a trail in the Beartooth Wilderness this past month, I was stunned to see that its ...

Simple nature-based activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve mental health—no wilderness or special gear required.

Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) will host a free Community Nature Play Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 outside at Oak Park (creekside Sycamore Picnic Area) in Santa Barbara. At the event, which is ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

In a significant stride towards bolstering environmental conservation, the Western Cape has officially declared the Wilderness Nature Reserve, encompassing over 643 hectares near Heidelberg. Declared ...

Think of safaris in Kenya and a few iconic locations are likely to come to mind: the vast expanse of the Maasai Mara, or the grandeur of Lake Nakuru. But the rugged, desert beauty of Shompole deserves ...