Public Lands Hate You

***Posted to the @PublicLandsHateYou Instagram account on 1/14/2020.*** In writing the article mentioned in the last post, I spent some...

***Posted to the @PublicLandsHateYou Instagram account on 11/12/20*** So you’ve witnessed illegal behavior on public lands that has been...

There will always be people that think they are above the law on our public lands, and call-outs are an effective tool to counteract that.

Unlicensed guides are stealing from YOU by offering unpermitted activities on public lands.

Groups are not inherently bad. The issue arises when groups exceed group size limits, ignore LNT principles, and disregard basic etiquette.

LNT is a topic that EVERYONE should know and understand if they are using our public lands, be it a local park, unspoiled wilderness area,

With #wildfire season kicking into high gear, let’s talk about a mainstay of many people’s outdoor adventures. Campfires.

Fireworks are not allowed on any lands managed by the National Park Service, Forest Service, or BLM, and are often restricted or banned in S

***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 6/8/2019*** *** OPEN LETTER *** Dear Influencers, Companies, and Individuals who I have...

***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 5/19/2019*** I’m not a dog owner for a multitude of reasons, but I’m not against dogs....

***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 5/15/2019*** Instagram has been called “The friendliest social network ever”, and I think...

***Originally posted to @publiclandshateyou on 5/5/2019*** It’s springtime in the northern hemisphere, and in many areas that means all...

***Originally posted 4/22/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Today marks the 49th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Originally organized by...

***Originally posted 4/19/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Despite what many people seem to think, I do enjoy seeing people use our public...

***Originally posted 4/18/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Apparently many people have very strong feelings about #drones. So what do I think...

***Originally posted 4/15/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** As the snow melts, the weather warms up, and the spring rains arrive, let’s talk...

***Originally posted on 4/14/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** Hanging Lake, which is a designed National Natural Landmark, is an incredibly...

***Originally posted on 4/12/19 on @publiclandshatesyou*** ***Post deleted by Instagram on 4/13/19 with no explanation*** Let’s talk...

***Originally posted on 4/11/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** I have a confession to make. I am not perfect. I make mistakes. It doesn’t feel...

***Originally posted 4/5/19 on @publiclandshateyou*** This post is for our east coast friends who might be feeling left out. Don’t worry!...