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One of America's Most Iconic Overland Routes Just Lost Its Federal Buffer
Interior just transferred 1.4 million acres around Alaska's Dalton Highway to the state, ending the BLM's 50-year protective buffer along one of North America's iconic overland routes.
Best Overlanding Storage Containers 2026
Guide to the best overlanding storage containers for keeping gear organized and safe.
Wildfire Forecast Signals a Summer of Closures and Smoke for Western Backcountry Travelers
NIFC's May outlook projects above-normal fire potential across most of the West through August, with closures and smoke likely to outpace recent summers for backcountry travelers.
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