Welcome. I'm Mike, and this is where I think out loud about two questions: why does time outdoors matter to us, and what does it take to lead conservation and outdoor recreation well? If you only read a few posts, start with these.
Why time outdoors matters
Against the Grain and Finding Connection
Reading the Landscape: Reflections on Outdoor Recreation and Conservation
Sitting with Ceremony: A Reflection on Place and Healing
What Trail Journals Can Teach Us About Human-Nature Connections
A Walk Outside Matters More Than We Think
Conservation leadership
Outside the Classroom: Conservation, Education, and a Day in the Arkansas Ozarks
Growing Outdoor Recreation in Arkansas
Can We Actually Live With Carnivores?
What We're Building When We Build Trails
Research in practice
Beyond the Journal: Why Researchers Should Take Social Media Seriously
What Makes People Feel Safe in Parks?
And a day outside
Fishing, Food and Exploring North Central Arkansas
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