I'm going to write a series of poems representing our 10-day trip through New Mexico and the southwest in October 2010. I want to accompany them with photographs. This represents an overlook… Read More

From the entry in my Clothing-Optional map at:  http://www.communitywalk.com/clothing-optional-places#00036GCDesert sand with rare Juniper trees and other low vegetation. 19,860 acres w… Read More

Starting in 1864, scenic landscapes in the US were set aside to protect wildlife and no other country has preserved more land for the use and enjoyment of its people than the US. Our pu… Read More

Midland, TX – Monarch butterflies, tiny lizards, and a type of grouse known as the lesser prairie chicken all drew close scrutiny from a large gathering of oil and gas executives at th… Read More

The area of Saskatchewan is considered very flat and there are multiple farmlands for as far as the eyes can see, however there is a really special place that is nestled into the space. The… Read More

Unsplash Currently, Uproxx GPS is zeroing in on “microadventures” — day trips, quick jaunts, and small-scale explorations that will notch neatly into your busy life. As par… Read More

Are tariffs on against Mexico or back off? And, how much additional danger than ever before does the dunes sagebrush lizard face with former Comptroller Susan Combs now confirmed as Assistan… Read More

Because of new lies by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about the dunes sagebrush lizard, on top of its old, Obama-era bipartisan lies, the Center for Biological Diversity is again suing U… Read More

50 years ago, the nation's national symbol (contra Ben Franklin plumping for the wild turkey) was facing extinction due to DDT and hunting, among other things.115 years ago, this beauty, a s… Read More

The Green Party has its Texas convention and other things rumble along outside the world of COVID. Unfortunately, the oil world is not rumbling along even as Glenn Hegar  plays make-bel… Read More

Located on top of an old shield volcano, Rexburg is an active college town in Madison County, Idaho. It is home to the Brigham Young University – the largest university in the state. T… Read More

Things are changing rapidly - please double check what's open before your trip and follow all local guidelines to keep yourself and others safe! Also, ads are how we pay our bills and keep o… Read More

A day in Twin Falls would likely start with crossing one of the most iconic bridges in the greater Northwest, the Perrine Bridge. Boasting incredible views over the Snake River and the Snake… Read More

The beauty of the earth is astonishing. Different lakes, parks, oceans, seas, waterfalls, and many more places grab the attention. The deserts are also one of them. Today, we will present to… Read More

Outdoor camping is more than just pitching a tent and telling ghost stories around a bonfire. It’s also about experiencing nature in the best possible way, totally immersing yourself i… Read More

Rexburg, Idaho, lies in Madison county with a family-friendly community. Rexburg is a youthful college town and one of the safest cities in the United States. Rexburg is famous for hou… Read More

There is a huge diversity of animals in the world. Animals can be the largest as well as the smallest. There are lots of species that are the smallest possible yet the cutest on the earth. S… Read More

Unlike nearly a decade ago, when the oily Kenny Boy Salazar ran the Department of the Interior, this time, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, whether current Comptroller Glenn Hegar was ba… Read More

Stoner, doom and heavy rock festival RIPPLEFEST TEXAS returns for its third edition in Austin, TX on September 21-24 with a Texas-sized lineup of 40+ bands including King Buffalo, Acid King… Read More

Last Updated on June 19, 2023 Washington is known for its forests and mountains, but did you know that it also has some amazing sand dunes? These dunes offer a unique and exciting landsc… Read More

What would happen to Texas if it’s the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to restrict its oil and gas industry were to succeed? What would happen to the state’s budget… Read More

Deserts have long been associated with heat and vast dunes, but did you know that there are deserts on Earth that experience bone-chilling cold temperatures?  These are known as cold de… Read More

Last Updated on August 14, 2023 The Utah desert is a vast and varied landscape, covering about 45% of the state. There are three major deserts in Utah: the Great Salt Lake Desert, the Colora… Read More

Wayne (Not A) Christian, head of the Texas Railroad Commission, is following the decade-plus old steps of former Texas Comptroller Susan Combs and hating on the dunes sagebrush lizard, which… Read More

This corner of the Texas Progressives stands with Palestine as we bring you this week's Roundup, personally curated. The Trib writes about the vouchers bill the Senate just passed. Contra Br… Read More

As is normal, these may not all be FROM October, and I'll note those that are not.As usual, reverse order from 10 to 1 with the appropriate drumroll at the end.No 10 was a Texas Progressives… Read More

(WO) – The Energy Workforce and Technology Council issued a statement applauding the passage of H.R. 4821, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropria… Read More

Last Updated on November 10, 2023 When you think of Wyoming, you probably imagine snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and crystal-clear lakes. But did you know that Wyoming also has som… Read More

https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1190816.rss Summary I bet you’ve heard of the National Park Service. Or the US Forest Service which manages all of our National Forests. … Read More

The Bruneau River and its accompanying canyon, located in the remote high desert of southwestern Idaho, offer a wilderness experience like no other. Often overshadowed by its more famous cou… Read More

A day in Twin Falls would likely start with crossing one of the most iconic bridges in the greater Northwest, the Perrine Bridge. Boasting incredible views over the Snake River and the Snak… Read More

At the Monthly, a Kaley Johnson has a story about A&M herpetologist Lee Fitzgerald battling the oil and gas industry to get the dunes sagebrush lizard protected as an endangered species… Read More

Southwest is seemingly — note that word — getting hoist by its own playbook petard at Love Field. But is the "seemingly" actually so?No, and that's where we get to the second ha… Read More

Last Updated on March 30, 2024 Washington state has very different landscapes to offer including deserts, but also beaches, forests, mountains, volcanoes, and several coastal islands. Th… Read More

After more than a decade of staling out by Texas officials, starting with Susan Combs, and a shitload of corruption by US Fish and Wildlife Service, last week FWS finally extended Endangered… Read More

Last Updated on May 21, 2024 Wyoming’s Red Desert is a popular destination for tourists seeking adventure and a chance to explore the beauty of the western United States. The Red D… Read More

Descriptive writing is a powerful tool in a writer's arsenal. It helps paint a picture in the reader's mind, making the content more engaging and memorable. Whether you're a student, a profe… Read More

I'm a secularist, so no thoughts and prayers, or tots and pears, for people in Valley View, but yes, sympathy for the families, remembrance of the dead, and finally, recognition of the frail… Read More

Last week, I saw a piece by Center for Biological Diversity citing Ken Salazar, our ambassador to Mexico, calling for a block of Mexican avocados being imported to the US, and I had multiple… Read More

Help Dixie Defeat Big-Tech Censorship! Spread the Word! Like, Share, Re-Post, and Subscribe! There’s a lot more to see at our main page, Dixie Drudge! Texas expected to sue to protect… Read More