The Dinner Plain snow report provides information on piste and off-piste conditions on both piste and off-piste terrain, such as height and quality of snow cover; date and amount of recent snowfall; today's weather; as…
Quarterly publication covering local, regional, United States and global history with articles and poetry.High Country News' coverage of eleven western states and Alaska encompasses national public lands as well as many indigenous communities. Topics addressed…
Mount Buller has evolved from its winter ski village origins into one of Australia's premier mountain biking destinations, providing riders with an ideal biking getaway only three hours from Melbourne.Glen Jacobs of World Trail designed…
Historic religious buildings across the US are facing increasing challenges to remain operational. With church attendance declining and congregations finding it harder to raise funds for maintenance and staffing costs, many historic religious buildings are…
Sustainable transportation refers to environmentally-friendly modes of transport with minimal environmental impact, as well as minimizing air pollution that threatens human health and may lead to diseases.Sustainable transportation initiatives typically center around limiting greenhouse gas…
The High Country is a place where isolation and self-sufficiency shaped people, and many of those skills still live on today. Learn more about its history through museums and exhibits that illuminate its past in…
High Country adventures are all about exploring the natural splendor of mountainous regions. From Boone's historic small-town charm to Blowing Rock's lively university community, there is no end to outdoor exploration adventures in this part…
Responsible fishing practices help the ocean thrive while feeding billions of people, which means harvesting at a pace which allows its population to replenish itself.Many fishers find themselves trapped in social-ecological traps due to inadequate…
As sustainability trends increase, eco-friendly products are increasingly popular with customers. From plant paint to reusable straws, eco-friendly items are quickly making their way into consumers' homes.Discover High Country's artisan markets where you'll find handmade…
As seasons change, many species migrate. Migratory behavior allows animals to take advantage of seasonally and geographically variable resources while avoiding unfavorable environments.With GPS-collared data from 15 Alpine bighorn Capra ibex populations, we characterized movement…