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Telling secrets: do we owe it to ourselves and the land to keep quiet, or to sing out about special places?

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Two schools of thought exist among nature lovers regarding whether the location of special secluded spots should be divulged to the public. One says that people should explore on their own and have an obligation to nature to keep quiet about it. The other says it is best to share. Two writers present their opposing views.

Author: Rennicke, Jeff, Fletcher, Colin
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
Public opinion

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The land needs friends

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Backpackers and other outdoors people need to get involved in the political process to prevent the exploitation of fragile wilderness areas. Twelve tips on how to get involved are presented along with profiles of ten wilderness areas that are threatened with development.

Author: Rennicke, Jeff, Howe, Steve
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1996
Environmental aspects, Political aspects, National parks and reserves, National parks, Wildlife refuges, Nature reserves, Backpacking

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Alaska: the land of dreams

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Alaska is a vast expanse of land and glaciers populated by wildlife such as grizzly bears, caribou and bald eagles. Few people realize how accessible Alaska is to travelers. Four major airlines land in Anchorage, and the state has an extensive road and ferry network.

Author: Rennicke, Jeff
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1997
Cover Story, Description and travel, Alaska

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Subjects list: Wilderness areas
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