Trump Considers Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug

In December 2025, President Donald Trump said he is seriously considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug under U.S. federal law. This story centers on a sitting president weighing whether to use executive authority to move marijuana into a category that recognizes medical use and eases some restrictions, without fully … Read moreTrump Considers Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug

900 Acres near Yosemite Returned to Miwuk Nation

Historic Land Return brings Yosemite’s ancestral stewards home after nearly two centuries. Nearly 900 acres of cherished land west of Yosemite National Park has been returned to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation. This marks a profound moment of healing and reclamation for a people displaced long ago. The property along Henness Ridge now stands as … Read more900 Acres near Yosemite Returned to Miwuk Nation

Outdoor Boys makes unexpected YouTube comeback

Is Outdoor Boys coming back?  When Luke Nichols announced his farewell to YouTube back in May 2025, fans thought they’d seen the last of his wholesome outdoor adventures. The creator behind the massively popular Outdoor Boys channel had reached a breaking point with over 15 million subscribers and fame that felt suffocating to his family. … Read moreOutdoor Boys makes unexpected YouTube comeback

After 100 Years Behind Walls, Eel River Salmon Are Coming Home

After a century of separation, California’s mighty Eel River is about to welcome its salmon home. The removal of two aging dams in Northern California represents more than just an infrastructure project. It is a story of healing, hope, and the kind of restoration that reminds us nature never stops fighting to come back. Starting … Read moreAfter 100 Years Behind Walls, Eel River Salmon Are Coming Home

How Trade Wars Are Closing the Doors on America’s Oldest Outdoor Retailer

A 169-year-old American legacy is being forced to make painful cuts as tariffs reshape the retail landscape. Orvis, the iconic Vermont-based outdoor retailer that has outfitted anglers and hunters since before the Civil War, announced it will close 36 locations by early 2026. The company, which started as a small fly-fishing tackle shop in Manchester, … Read moreHow Trade Wars Are Closing the Doors on America’s Oldest Outdoor Retailer

British Columbia Hunter Dies Weeks After Surviving Brutal Grizzly Bear Attack

When a British Columbia hunter survived a vicious grizzly bear attack, his family thought the worst was over, but three weeks later, a silent killer claimed his life. Joe Pendry, a 63-year-old elk hunter from British Columbia, died on October 25, 2025, nearly a month after fighting off a mother grizzly bear in one of … Read moreBritish Columbia Hunter Dies Weeks After Surviving Brutal Grizzly Bear Attack

Oregon’s Coos Basin Salmon Limit

Oregon anglers just got a major win with expanded salmon limits in the Coos Basin. Starting August 19, 2025, fishing enthusiasts in Oregon’s Coos Basin received welcome news from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The daily salmon bag limit increased from two to three fish, giving anglers more opportunity to enjoy one of … Read moreOregon’s Coos Basin Salmon Limit

$2.7 million grant will help restore Point Reyes National Seashore

After decades of bitter conflict between ranchers and conservationists, Point Reyes National Seashore is finally returning to the wild. The California Wildlife Conservation Board has awarded a $2.7 million grant that will transform thousands of acres of former ranch land back into the untamed coastal wilderness that once defined this spectacular stretch of Marin County … Read more$2.7 million grant will help restore Point Reyes National Seashore

San Joaquin River in California celebrated a record-breaking salmon comeback

After more than 60 years of absence, salmon are finally coming home to California’s San Joaquin River in record-breaking numbers. The San Joaquin River Restoration Program celebrated an extraordinary milestone in 2025 when 448 adult spring-run Chinook salmon returned to spawn. This marked the highest number since the program began reintroducing juvenile salmon back in … Read moreSan Joaquin River in California celebrated a record-breaking salmon comeback