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Care and feeding for your personal locator beacon
There is much to learn about using a personal locator beacon. Read this week's Get Wild for vital information regarding these beacons.
3 days ago


Check out the check steps!
Building check steps takes a lot of work - but they'll preserve the trail for years to come.
Aug 8


What ‘should’ our black bear neighbors be up to this summer?
This final piece in our four–part series on the life of a black bear offers a glimpse into ursine summertime — how nature intended it, and how we as bears’ human neighbors can help keep the natural order.
Aug 2


Did you know this about hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards and straight up and down!
Jul 18


Check out this column by our newest Get Wild contributor!
The American Beaver can help restore streamflow to the West's drying rivers.
Jul 13


Welcome to summer in Summit County
Trailhead hosts from ESWA and FDRD help educate trail users before they head into the Wilderness.
Jul 5


Protect Our Wilderness - A Wilderness Primer
ESWA volunteers run into a lot of folks who don't even know they're in a Wilderness Area - or what that means.
Jun 27


How to get help in a backcountry emergency when out of cell service
Learn some useful tips for getting an emergency message out when your cell signal is weak or nonexistent.
Jun 21


Wildflower season has arrived
Thanks to the combination of recent rain and warm weather, it's full-bloom time! Learn more about some of your favorite high-country...
Jun 14


An easy way to remember Leave-No-Trace Principles
Here's an easy way to remember the 7 LNT principles.
Jun 6


When should I call search & rescue?
When in the backcountry, it can be critical to know when and how to call search & rescue.
May 31


What is untrammeled wilderness?
The meaning of "untrammeled" is key to how Wilderness Areas are managed and loved.
May 25




Great books about wilderness
These cool evenings are the perfect time to curl up with a great book about wilderness.
May 9


Wolverines are coming to Colorado...eventually
Wolverines have super-potent scent glands used for marking territory and defense.
May 3


Is Spring really here?
Follow LNT guidelines this spring and recreate on durable surfaces.
Apr 27


Join ESWA in celebrating Earth Day 2025
On this 55th anniversary of Earth Day - let's celebrate our amazing planet.
Apr 19


Bears emerge from their dens
Learn more about black bear den emergence happening now near you.
Apr 11


Get Wild: A message of life, death and karma for dog guardians
Let's get real about picking up your pups waste! What's the real impact of leaving it on the trail? There are so many good reasons why...
Apr 5


Get Wild: Don't just stress out - Do Something
Read this week's Get Wild for actionable suggestions on how you can participate in protecting and caring for our treasured public lands.
Mar 30
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