Reporter journal: During a crazy week, a dose of quiet on a wild Vermont river
NPR's Brian Mann slipped away from his desk during this hectic week for an early morning canoe paddle on a wild river in Vermont.
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Black History Walks Through Longwood Gardens, Other Areas
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., is one place taking advantage of people being forced to gather outdoors. It's got a Black History Month focus on nature.
Ski Down and Mask Up — Resorts Try To Stay Safe In Pandemic Skiing Boom
Ski areas are seeing record sales of season passes as people look for outdoor exercise this winter. Most are requiring masks, limiting lodge use, and making people put their boots on at their cars.
Black Women's Groups Find Health And Healing On Hikes, But Sometimes Racism, Too
A Black sisterhood of hikers in Colorado now has chapters across the U.S. and Canada, and includes other sports. "Being around nature, it's like grounding yourself," a founder says. "That is vital."
On Public Lands, Visitors Surge While Federal Management Funds Decline
Western towns surrounded by and dependent upon public lands are forced to get creative as federal recreation budgets continue a slow decline. They are boosting local efforts to maintain public access.
Winter Joy: Breaking Trail In 15 Degrees
NCPR reporters Brian Mann and Emily Russell trekked through the snow to the peak of Mount Adams. Their journey to the top is one for the books.