How Wild
NPRHow Wild hits trails around the country, exploring the meaning of wilderness. A century ago, the U.S. set aside the first official wilderness. You'll hear stories from rangers, scientists, hikers, environmentalists, and Tribal leaders as they grapple with the realities of wilderness on a changing planet, and whether the concept of "wilderness" has ever really existed.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Natural SciencesScience | ||||
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Been camping or hiking in a national park this summer? It's pretty wild right now. In the midst of their busiest season, national parks and other public lands are under-staffed and facing massive budget cuts.
Former National Park Service Director Jo... more
Noticed any changes to signs in your local national park?
An exhibit at California's Muir Woods National Monument was recently edited because of a Trump executive order banning any types of content — like exhibits, signs, books in the gift shop — th... more
It's wild times, y'all. Just as we're getting ready to go hiking and camping this summer, national parks and forests are facing the biggest staff and budget cuts in history under the Trump administration. In this interview, How Wild host Marissa Orte... more
It may not be designated capital "W" wilderness, but the ocean is an incredibly wild place.
We're sharing an episode about the ocean from The Wild with Chris Morgan, produced by our friends at KUOW. The Wild is about the wonders of our natural world... more
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This podcast was recommended by Apple Podcasts as a "relaxing listen". I understand the love of wilderness, but this podcast took a wild leap off Controversy Cliff within the first minutes. Maybe my expectations were off-base, but it wasn't the joyful ode to Wilderness I was hoping for.
Apple Podcasts3guitargirl84
United States2 months ago - Woke nonsense
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Apple Podcasts1Butter YallUnited States7 months ago - Wilderness episode
Wildness episode I would say is off base as someone who has actually worked for the forest service and in wilderness areas. It sounds like a first semester college report where the energy is there, the research is there, but the connections and critical thinking have linked things that aren’t quite the correct conclusions. The conclusion is from a very specific point of view and that is valid. But it lacks actually talking with land managers and exist in its own bubble of critical race theory. I... more
Apple Podcasts2Cache Forest MUnited States9 months ago - Must listen for all outdoor enthusiasts
Excellent podcast about the wilderness and outdoors. Love it
Apple Podcasts5N8urePUnited States9 months ago - Wild Conjecture
I listened to the episode on Solitude and was somewhat enjoying it until the script went off on some “wild” conjecture of what solitude is, how solitude was defined, and who solitude is for. The definition of solitude does not change based on anyone’s ethnicity. Everyone needs solitude. Everyone needs to rejoice in solitude. Such rejoicing breaks out in exuberance sometimes.
Headwaters produced by Glacier National Park does a vastly superior job of communicating the real challenges we fac... more
Apple Podcasts1RojoMesaUnited States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #24 | United States/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #193 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Italy/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Saudi Arabia/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Singapore/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Taiwan/Science/Natural Sciences |
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Exploring the multifaceted concept of wilderness, this series investigates not only the historical context surrounding America's wilderness but also the modern challenges and definitions it faces today. Through conversations with rangers, scientists, environmental advocates, and Indigenous leaders, listeners experience personal stories and academic insights that highlight issues like climate change, Indigenous land management, and cultural narratives about nature. This podcast stands out for its engagement with both historical and contemporary perspectives on wilderness, making it a thought-provoking listen for anyone invested in environmental conservation, social justice, and the nuances of outdoor experiences.
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1. Phoebe Young
2. Madeleine Carey
3. Greg Saras
4. Tom MacDonald
5. Rosalind Lapierre
6. Toasty Oster
7. Kevin Mann
8. Diana Pietrasanta
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