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It’s Time to Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund
Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act, the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) has funded five years of projects to restore and maintain recreation infrastructure on public lands in Washington and across the country. Now that its initial funding has lapsed, we share more about the LRF’s impact in WA and how you can support continued funding.
Access Update: Fairfax Bridge Closure and the Future of the Carbon River Corridor
As Washington State studies options for replacing or removing the Fairfax Bridge, we share an update on the planning process and how The Mountaineers is advocating to restore access to the Carbon River corridor.
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025-26
Join The Mountaineers as we celebrate the spirit of adventure with Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour!
Roadless Rule Advocacy Update
The last few months were an initial sprint on a longer journey to defend the Roadless Rule from a full rescission by the administration. We report back on our collective advocacy so far, what’s next in the process, and how you can help build support for backcountry forest protections in Congress.
What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Washington’s Public Lands
Last night, Congress failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, leading to a government shutdown that will impact our national parks and forests. Learn more about how this shutdown will affect your upcoming experience on Washington public lands and recreation areas.
From the Page to the Stage: Behind the Scenes of Jeremy Collins’ BeWild Speaker Series Performance
In anticipation of his BeWild Speaker Series presentation, Jeremy Collins reflects on the inspiration and creative process behind his highly anticipated performance based on his new Mountaineers Books title, "Eventually a Sequoia."