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Wilderness Areas deliver economic benefits.

Spending time in nature is increasingly being recommended by therapists.

Getting ready for winter is keeping our wildlife neighbors busy - learn more in this week's Get Wild in the Summit Daily by Karn Stiegelmeier. Photo courtesy of Richard Seeley

Be sure to have an accurate weather forecast before heading into the High Country.

Why is leashing your pup in our local Wilderness Areas required by federal regulation?

It's a good idea to wear bright colors during hunting season.

Aspen are fascinating plants.

We hope you never have to rescue one of your companions. If you do, remember that having a leader and a plan provides the best chance for...

The Wildlands Restoration Volunteers organization is known for its ecological restoration work. This volunteer community has been...

Enjoy the berry season. But have your wondered which berries are safe to eat and which are not? Read this week's Get Wild learn more...

What's Deep Ecology?

Riparian zones provide critical wildlife habitat - and sometimes need a little help.

There is much to learn about using a personal locator beacon. Read this week's Get Wild for vital information regarding these beacons.

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

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.

Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards and straight up and down!

The American Beaver can help restore streamflow to the West's drying rivers.

Trailhead hosts from ESWA and FDRD help educate trail users before they head into the Wilderness.

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

Learn some useful tips for getting an emergency message out when your cell signal is weak or nonexistent.