This story was originally published in the Sierra Club's Stop Clearcutting California newsletter. Written by Steve Lemig. The Stop Clearcutting California Campaign and the Sierra Club had a very successful weekend raising awareness and support at the 2017 California Democratic Convention May 19-21. The annual convention was held in Sacramento at the downtown Convention … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Fights Clearcutting In California
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Mr. Jones Goes To Washington To Protect Our Planet
It’s no secret the Trump administration is not a fan of the environment. But, it is a fan of making money. Pro snowboarder Jeremy Jones and a handful of other outdoor industry representatives tried to take advantage of this last week to make a new case for being friendly to the environment. For years, environmentalists have leveraged science to persuade government to protect … [Read more...] about Mr. Jones Goes To Washington To Protect Our Planet
Make Great Americans, Always
Ever hear of this guy? Erik Weihenmayer? He's a badass. He's the first guy to climb each of the tallest peaks on all seven continents...blind. Yes, even Everest. He's also the first person to kayak the 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon...blind. He may have lost his vision when he was only a teenager, but he's never lost sight of what it means to … [Read more...] about Make Great Americans, Always
Running Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim
It was the day before Thanksgiving and I awoke to complete darkness in the small motel room. I pressed the light button on my watch and the cool, blue glow revealed it was 1:40 a.m. Five minutes before my alarm was set to go off. May as well get up. No sense in trying to close my eyes again. The sooner I step out the door, the sooner I’ll make it back from running the 42 miles … [Read more...] about Running Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim
Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?
Ever been to the Grand Canyon? That big gaping hole in the ground in northern Arizona? The one that is so pristine, so stunning, and with a scale that is so breathtaking you can't help but feel moved. And yet there are still a good chunk of folks who want to set up a uranium mine and logging operation along the rim of the park. Thankfully, The Sierra Club is spearheading … [Read more...] about Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?