Stories
One Senator’s Push to Sell Off Millions of Acres of Public Lands in the West
If you tune into political news even a little, you likely heard about Congress frantically trying to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (yes, it really does end with “Bill Act”). On July 1, the Senate passed their version of the bill, with Vice President J.D. Vance...
Public lands • policy updates from RPL
Policy updates from Runners for Public Lands on the latest public lands policies, initiatives, and changes to be aware of.
This is our way of saying thank you
This week, we’re giving the editorial keys to Athena Thasiah and Abby Gonzalez, interns for Runners for Public Lands.
Run with mental health in mind: A take on climate advocacy and mental health in Idaho
This week, we’re giving the editorial keys to Ananda Lettner, a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Pocatello, ID.
A reflection from RPL Ambassador Austin Corbett on runner advocacy and trail work
This week, we’re giving the editorial keys to Austin Corbett, who is an RPL Ambassador based in Flagstaff, AZ.
Our 2025 Leadville Camp & Run Mentors: Dani Reyes-Acosta & Laura Ochoa
Get to know our 2025 Camp & Run mentors, Dani Reyes-Acosta and Laura Ochoa.
What “public lands” are, and why we’re for them
Runners for Public Lands brought together a working group to reimagine what “public lands” means, and can mean, to our community.
RPL is hiring a Digital Communications Manager
Are you looking to work at the intersection of recreation, advocacy, and program management? We’re hiring a part-time Program Manager.
Tell Lawmakers how firing public lands employees impacts runners on public lands
The recent mass firing of thousands of public employees has rightfully generated swift condemnation across the country.
5,000 Fired: Is your race at risk?
Trail running races on national forest lands may be significantly impacted in 2025 by U.S. Forest Service budget and staffing shortfalls.
RPL is hiring a part-time Program Manager
Are you looking to work at the intersection of recreation, advocacy, and program management? We’re hiring a part-time Program Manager.
Run with Heart in Mind: RPL at The Running Event 2024
Our “Run with Heart in Mind” is a gathering space for road and trail runners to share the who, what, where, and why they run.