Brittany LeffelAttend a Town Hall MeetingOne of The Hiking Initiative’s core values is teaching its readers how to become more actively involved in outdoor advocacy. Outdoor…Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
Brittany LeffelCelebrating Outdoor WomxnHey, you hiking, biking, climbing, mountaineering, kayaking- you are fierce. Did you know that? You’re pushing your limit, standing tall…Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
Brittany LeffelCalling All Millennials- How do you Protect Public LandsI recently attended a community forum for defending Cascade- Siskiyou National Monument. For those of you who aren’t aware, it was one of…Mar 7, 2018Mar 7, 2018
Brittany LeffelDiscover Mickey Hot SpringsThere is no shortage of natural hot springs in Oregon. Simply google Oregon Hot Springs and you will find a plethora of sites dedicated to…Mar 5, 2018Mar 5, 2018
Brittany LeffelAn Open Letter to Rep. Greg WaldenThe outdoors is a place where we all can succeed. No matter the challenge, failure is never an option. The tallest mountains reap the best…Feb 28, 2018Feb 28, 2018
Brittany LeffelFive Ways to be a Better Outdoorist2017 was a year full of distress, wondering which segment of public land was going to the chopping block next, on Secretary Zinke’s cutting…Feb 27, 2018Feb 27, 2018
Brittany LeffelTop 5 Reasons Why We Need Public Lands Right Now, and AlwaysThe crackling of the fire is enticing as we stood with cold toes against the cold ground. The tent set-up, sleeping bag ready to embrace…Jan 6, 2018Jan 6, 2018
Brittany LeffelGoing Public: Be a Leader for Public LandsThe painted silhouette of rugged canyons is waiting for Americans to decide the fate of our public lands. For every one person being vocal…Dec 23, 2017Dec 23, 2017
Brittany LeffelTake the Taboo out of Speaking about Public LandsBack in college, I took a pre-requite course in Public Speaking. Totes an easy A, right? You basically get to make up your assignments and…Dec 18, 2017Dec 18, 2017
Brittany LeffelTake Action for Public LandsPut the pen down in despair, and recall your memory. Teleport your clean boots to a dustier time when the mud stuck between not only the…Dec 17, 2017Dec 17, 2017