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Find out what's involved in joining a backcountry search & rescue team.

"It's cold out there! This week's Get Wild, authored by ESWA's Karn Stiegelmeier, looks at strategies and adaptations our wildlife...

Lynx are cool cats, but they're under pressure.

The elusive White-tailed ptarmigan is an amazing winter adapter. Discover more in the latest Get Wild.

On a clear winter full-moon night, a snowshoe outing becomes a magical experience. Enjoy the latest Get Wild "Snowshoeing by Moonlight

Our ursine neighbors, American black bears, are denning.  To learn more about what’s happening in those dens, read this week’s Get Wild

Preservation of our public lands as we know them will face serious challenges ahead - so let's be proactive and volunteer to protect them

Winter forest bathing - a cure for holiday stress? Read Mike Browning's column in this week's Get Wild in the Summit Daily.

There are so many reasons to volunteer to protect our Wilderness Areas. Now a study shows that volunteering also provides positive emotion,

The Summit County Rescue Group wants you to know that their backcountry search and rescue services are free of charge. Learn more in...

Many of us find connection and meaning in Wilderness.

Who needs snow? We all do, and our wildlife neighbors, too! Read more in this week’s Get Wild

In this week's Get Wild Stasia Stockwell reminds us how to be cautious and aware of these massive, magnificent and sometimes ornery mammals

We've all done it, and likely will again - but check out these wise precautions before you do read this week's Get Wild

Yellow-bellied marmots are busy this time of year, doubling their body weight in order to survive many months of hibernation.

We believe that sport bolting doesn't belong in Wilderness and is a slippery slope that will result in less protection of the Wilderness.

The aspens have been getting closer to peak colors every day and it certainly seems like more orange leaves are out this year.

Making a 911 call for help sounds simple, but during an emergency it can cause much stress.

On Sept. 3, 1964 is the date President Lyndon Johnson signed the Wilderness Act. When the Wilderness Act was signed by President Lyndon...

Summit County is a beautiful place lush with wildflowers, mountain views and amazing activities. Keeping our county beautiful takes...