Progress on the Ambler Road, Threats to the Tongass National Forest, and a Delayed CRA Vote in the Senate - Public Lands News
We expected the Senate vote on H.J. Res. 140, which would overturn the 20-year mining ban protecting the BWCA, to occur this week, but it was postponed until after their upcoming recess. The vote coul...
13 Feb 27min
210. The Pet Industry Has An Overconsumption Problem with Spencer Williams
You know full well that I am a dog lover, and I know that many of you are dog lovers, or just pet lovers in general. They are our family, and much like humans, our domesticated pets have a pretty big ...
9 Feb 31min
209. We All Play a Role in the Resistance
Where do we go from here?Where are the leaders?Why does it feel like no one is doing anything?In this solo episode of The Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we work to dismantle one of the most persistent my...
2 Feb 24min
Congress is After Resource Management Plans in Minnesota and Utah, Sage Grouse Protections Changing - Public Lands News (January 2026)
A lot has been happening this year already, and while many Americans are focused on ICE terrorizing US citizens in places like Minneapolis, attacks on public lands have not slowed down, they’re just g...
30 Jan 30min
208. Your Trail Running Shoes Are Shedding Microplastics with Dr. Tim Keyes
When we think about environmental impacts in the outdoors, we often focus on things we can see: litter left behind, eroded trails, overcrowded trailheads. But some of the most significant impacts are ...
26 Jan 30min
207. How and Why to Get Involved with Local Trail Work with Chris Rizzo
Trail work is one of those things most of us benefit from, whether we realize it or not. The smooth singletrack we ride, the well-marked hiking routes we follow, the trails that stay open season after...
19 Jan 25min
What to Expect with Public Lands Policy in 2026 with Rebecca Gillis
To kick off our public lands policy conversation this year, we wanted to take a look back at the year we had in 2025 and what we should expect moving into 2026. Joining me to lead this conversation is...
16 Jan 31min
206. The Most Widely Used Pesticide You’ve Likely Never Heard Of with Dan Raichel
What if one of the most widely used pesticides in the world is something most people have never even heard of, despite likely encountering it daily?In episode 206 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast we ...
12 Jan 40min
