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Each Friday ESWA publishes an article called "Get Wild" in the Summit Daily News. The series covers a variety of topics of interest to lovers of wilderness. In addition, occasional articles appear in the Vail Daily under the banner "Hike of the Week" or "Curious Nature".

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Copies of recent articles are linked below. 

19 April 2024: Get Wild:  The Blue Marble, by Joyce Mosher

12 April 2024: Get Wild:  Wild spring up high, by Frances Hartogh

4 April 2024: Get Wild: But We Still Need Wilderness, by Mike Browning

29 March 2024: Get Wild: Our Lives are Measured by The Moon, by Joyce Mosher

22 March 2024: Get Wild: Preserving wilderness for future generations, by Stasia Stockwell

15 March 2024: Get Wild: This trail is in big need of our help, by Jim Alexander

9 March 2024: Get Wild: Why Are Backcountry Search & Rescue Teams Always Harping about the 10 Essentials, by Dale Atkins, Bruce Beckmann, and Anna DeBattiste

2 March 2024: Get Wildd: The history of names — Eagles Nest Wilderness , by Karn Stiegelmeier

23 February 2024: Get Wild: Self-interest — another reason to “doo” the right thing, Frances Hartogh

16 February 2024: Get Wild; Ruminating on Ruminants, by Frank Lilly

9 February 2024: Get Wild: The arctic blast, a gift from Mother Nature, by Gail Marshall

2 February 2024: Get Wild: The In-Town - the most important person in your party, by Bruce Beckmann

26 January 2024: Get Wild: Why Are Wilderness Areas Unique, by Mike Browning

19 January 2024: Get Wild: Beautiful bald eagles, by Karn Stiegelmeier

12 January 2024: Get Wild: The Wisdom of Biomimicry, by Joyce Mosher

4 January 2024: Get Wild: Pikas go subnivean, a land full of snow tunnels and hay, by Frances Hartogh

29 December 2023: Get Wild: When is a beacon not a beacon? by Anna DeBattiste

22 December 2023: Get Wild: Mushrooms, Christmas and winter solstice, by Stasia Stockwell

15 December 2023: Get Wild: Chicka-dee-dee, how do ya do it? by Karn Stiegelmeier

8 December 2023: Get Wild: Ski area sidecountry is backcountry, by Anna DeBattiste

1December 2023: Get Wild: Winter flora in the High Country, by Stasia Stockwell

24 November 2023: Get Wild: Metamorphosis … for a change, by Joyce Mosher

17 November 2023: Get Wild: We don’t have to say ‘Bah! Humbug!’ to holiday lighting, by Martie Semmer

10 November 2023: Get Wild: November is Native American Month, by Karn Stiegelmeier

3 November 2023: Get Wild: Living with wildlife, by Frank Lilly

27 October 2023: Get Wild: Bats in the High Country, by Stasia Stockwell

20 October 2023: Get Wild: Making humanity more wild, by Joyce Mosher

13 October 2023: Get Wild: Wildlife will thank us for our efforts to reduce light pollution!  by Martie Semmer

6 October 2023: Get Wild: Indigenous Peoples’ Day , by Karn Stiegelmeier

29 September 2023: Get Wild: Colorado’s awesome state mammal could use a little help, by Frances Hartogh

22 September 2023: Get Wild: September is National Wilderness Month! by, Karn Stiegelmeier

15 September 2023: Get Wild: A bear's life, by Frances Hartogh

8 September 2023: Get Wild: Plan for rapidly deteriorating weather, by Charles Pitman

1 September 2023: Get Wild: Glories of the summer’s end , by Karn Stiegelmeier

25 August 2023: Get Wild: Measuring wilderness ‘character’, Jim Alexander

18 August 2023: Get Wild: What’ve those llamas been up to?, by Frances Hartogh

11 August 2023: Get Wild: The do’s and don’ts of campfires in the backcountry, by Stasia Stockwell

4 August 2023: Get Wild: Alphabet soup?, by Frank Lilly

28 July 2023: Get Wild: What is happening with Summit County’s forests?, by Thekla Schultz

21 July 2023: Get Wild: When does search and rescue call for a helicopter?, by Charles Pitman

14 July 2023: Get Wild: Can we save our wilderness areas?, by Dave Brewster

7 July 2023: Get Wild: Lingering summer snow, by Stasia Stockwell

30 June 2023: Get Wild: Supporting those who steward our National Forests, by Jamie Werner

23 June 2023: Get Wild: The Sun is Out and the Sunflowers are Watching!, by Karn Stiegelmeier

16 June 2023: Get Wild: Do adults need to hug a tree? by Charles Pitman

9 June 2023: Get Wild: Llamas Help Maintain Our Trails, by Krista Hughes

2 June 2023: Get Wild: Don’t Eat the Red Snow, by Stasia Stockwell

26 May 2023: Get Wild: Get to know Summit County’s noxious/invasive weeds, by John Taylor

19 May 2023: Get Wild: Yes, we do love our wildlife, by Mike Browning

12 May 2023: Get Wild: Celebrating World Migratory Day, by Susan Bonfield

5 May 2023: Get Wild: Cucumber Gulch is a wildlife haven, by Stasia Stockwell

28 April 2023: Get Wild: Want a safe hike? Tie your shoes, by Charles Pitman

21 April 2023: Get Wild: Beware the great Spring Poop melt out, by Frances Hartogh

14 April 2023: Get Wild: Happy Earth Day ...And Night, by Martie Semmer

7 April 2023: Get Wild: Big Winters, Bigger Droughts, by Stasia Stockwell

31 March 2023: Get Wild: Little hawks – reflections of an educator/naturalist, by Laura Peterson

24 March 2023: Get Wild: Hiking Apps: Do the pros outweigh the cons?, by Krista Hughes

17 March 2023: Get Wild: If you lose the trail, don’t necessarily follow your nose, by Charles Pitman

10 March 2023: Get Wild: Let’s Care About Bears, by Stasia Stockwell

3 March 2023: Get Wild: Beavers in Winter, by Bill Betz

24 February 2023: Get Wild: Charms of the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness, by Mike Browning

17 February 2023: Get Wild: Sharing winter wilderness with our pups, by Frances Hartogh

10 February 2023: Get Wild: How cold is too cold for pine beetles?, by Stasia Stockwell

3 February 2023: Get Wild: Why should you report an avalanche?, by Charles Pitman

27 January 2023: Get Wild: My gift to Colorado preserving Colorado’s treasures one photo at a time, by John Fielder

20 January 2023: Get Wild: Birding with youngsters, by Liz Roush

13 January 2023: Get Wild:  How do you stay warm in winter, by Frank Lilly

06 January 2023: Get Wild: Leaving no trace in winter, by Stasia Stockwell

30 December 2022: Get Wild: Let’s make resolutions for caretaking our precious backcountry and wilderness lands, by Karn Stiegelmeier

23 December 2022: Get Wild: Is early season backcountry travel safe, by Charles Pitman

16 December 2022: Get Wild: Winter Birds are counting on you, by Joan Betz

​10 December 2022: Vail Daily: Curious Nature The Nuchu who were here before us, by Susie Kincade

09 December 2022: Get Wild: Avalanche season has returned, by Stasia Stockwell

02 December 2022: Get Wild: Turning white in winter, by Karn Stiegelmeier

19 November 2022: Vail Daily: Curious Nature Shifting winters and climate change, by Frances Hartogh

25 November 2022: Get Wild: A short history of the Eagles Nest Wilderness, by Mike Browning

18 November 2022: Get Wild: Thankful for water, in all its forms, Stasia Stockwell

11 November 2022: Get Wild: Critical Decision Making Saved a Life, Charles Pitman

4 November 2022: Get Wild: Honoring Those Who Came Before Us On This Land, Mike Harrison

28 October 2022: Get Wild: Maximizing the health of Colorado's black bears, David Neils

22 October 2022: Vail Daily:Curious Nature:What causes wild eyes to shine in the night, Frances Hartogh

21 October 2022: Get Wild: Hunting and Wilderness, Mike Browning

14 October 2022: Get Wild: Indigenous roots protect nature's roots, Stasia Stockwell

07 October 2022: Get Wild: World Migratory Bird Day: Dim the Lights for Birds at Night, Martie Semmer

30 September 2022: Get Wild: Invasive musk thistle will take a lot of work to get out of our wild places, John Taylor

23 September 2022: Get Wild: The Leaf Peepers are Coming, Frances Hartogh

21 September 2022: Vail Daily: A Last Best Place Worth Preserving, Mike Browning

08 September 2022: Get WIld: More Fun With Llamas, Mike Browning

01 September 2022: Get Wild: Crappy consequences of leaving pet poop behind, Stasia Stockwell

25 August 2022: Get Wild: Surviving lightning in the backcountry, Charles Pitman

18 August 2022: Get Wild: Rain rain, don't go away! Karn Stiegelmeier

11 August 2022: Get Wild: Be aware of giardia, Joan Betz

05 August 2022: Get Wild: Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, a Colorado treasure, Frances Hartogh

28 July 2022: Get Wild: Is camping in the backcountry better without a campfire? Stasia Stockwell

22 July 2022: Get Wild: Lilies of our mountains, Karn Stiegelmeier

14 July 2022: Get Wild: Our forests, our water, Libby Pansing

08 July 2022: Get Wild: Lights off and stars on. Let's protect the night sky, Martie Semmer

01 July 2022: Get Wild: Watermelon snow in the High Country

02 July 2022:  Curious Nature: The importance of leashing your dog in America's wilderness and alpine areas, Frances Hartogh

24 June 2022: Get Wild: Happy Trails — How to practice responsible recreation on the trails and at camp, Stasia Stockwell

17 June 2022: Get Wild: Thin shorts and cotton T-shirt for hiking may not be comfort wear, Charles Pitman 

10 June 2022: Joys, histories and mysteries of spring flowers

3 June 2022: Llamas in the Wilderness, Krista Hughes

27 May 2022: Get Wild: Be mindful of wild animals, Stasia Stockwell (not published online)

20 May 2022: Get Wild:Reconnecting Vail Pass, Julia Kintsch

13 May 13 2022: Get Wild: Properly catching and releasing fish, Ian Cormack

6 May 2022:  Get Wild: Sawyers in the forest, Zach Kauk

29 April 2022: Get Wild: Could we be in for a memorable night sky treat in May?, Steve Elder

22 April 2022: Get Wild: How to show our appreciation for the natural world on Earth Day, Stasia Stockwell

14 April 2022: Get Wild: Are there ever charges resulting from search and rescue operations?, Charles Pitman

7 April 2022: Get Wild: What happened to the Utes of Summit County?, Bill Betz

31 March 2022: Get Wild: Wet springtime snow is great for our watershed ,Harlan Kimball

24 March, 2022: Get Wild: The amazing lynx,  Frances Hartogh

21 March 2022: Vail Daily: Covering ground: Volunteer wilderness ranger program seeking volunteers

18 March 2022: Get Wild: How seasonal snowpack affects outdoor recreation year-round, Stasia Stockwell

11 March 2022: Get Wild: Why search and rescue is free in Colorado, Charles Pitman

9 March 2022: Summit Daily: Karn Stiegelmeier wins Lifetime Achievement Award

5 March 2022: Curious Nature: The bobcat is one tough little feline, Frances Hartogh

4 March 2022: Get Wild: Colorado’s Trail of Tears, Bill Betz

25 Feb 2022: Get Wild: Rosy finches are a winter delight, Joan Betz

17 Feb, 2022: Get Wild: What makes Colorado’s snowpack unique?, Stasia Stockwell

11 Feb 2022: Get Wild: How de-icers affect our water, Kendra Fuller

5 Feb 2022: Vail Daily: Curious Nature: Deep winter is a crisp, sparkling time to connect with the stars, Susie Kincade

4 Feb 2022: Get Wild: Lost or injured in the backcountry? Don’t call Mom, Charles Pitman

28 January 2022: Get Wild: Getting to know Summit’s winter birds, Susan Bonfield

20 January 2022: Get Wild: The elusive pine marten, Joan Betz

13 January 2022: Get Wild: Creating connection with nature to combat climate change, Kaylin Lilly

6 January 2022: Get Wild: The magic and science of snowflakes, Karn Stiegelmeier

30 December 2021: Get Wild: I’ve lost the trail. Now what?, Charles Pitman

23 December 2021: Get Wild: The true meaning of snow, Kendra Fuller

17 December 2021: Get Wild: Ptarmigan, the Alpine master of disguise, Mike Browning

10 December 2021:  Get Wild: Winter recreation safety in the wilderness, Krista Hughes

3 December 2021:  Get Wild: Devastation from fire, insects and humans leads to forest diversity and resiliency, Zach Kauk

26 November 2021: Get Wild: Thankful for wilderness, Karn Stiegelmeier

18 November 2021: Get Wild:  A journey over Ute Pass in 1866, Bill Betz

12 November 2021: Get Wild: Healing through nature and yoga, Savannah Golden

5 November 2021: Get Wild: What determines tree line?, Mike Browning

25 October 2021: Get Wild: A tale of two rodents. Joan Betz

19 October 2021:  Get Wild: What is the moral value of wilderness?, Mike Browning

12 October 2021:  Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance honors longtime volunteer, Lindsey Toomer 

7 October 2021:  Get Wild: Great horned owls – our neighbors in the wilderness and forests, Karn Stiegelmeier

30 September 2021: Get Wild:  What is untrammeled wilderness?, Mike Browning

24 September 2021: Get Wild: Aspens are our beauties and our saviors, Karn Stiegelmeier

17 September 2021:  Get Wild: Sharing the wilderness with hunters, Steve Elder

14 September 2021:  Summit Daily:  Let's celebrate and work to protect America's wilderness areas, Mike Browning

10 September 2021:  Get Wild: What gets your (mountain) goat?, Frances Hartogh

9 September 2021:  VailDaily: Let's celebrate and protect Americas wilderness areas, Mike Browning

27 August 2021: Get Wild: Tales of Trails, Drea Sanchez

20 August 2021:  Get Wild: Tips for wild mushroom hunting, Joan Betz

13 August 2021: Get Wild:  Thistles- the good, bad and ugly, Jim Alexander

6 August 2021:  Get Wild: Identifying gigantic wildflowers, Frank Gutmann

1 August 2021:  How to safely forage for mushrooms in Summit County, Taylor Sienkiewicz

30 July 2021:  Get Wild: Dogs in the wilderness, Frances Hartogh

23 July 2021:  Get Wild: Preserving our precious Alpine wildflowers, Emily Griffoul

16 July 2021:  Get Wild: Moose on the loose, Frances Hartogh

12 July 2021:  Backcountry work trips aim to preserve and restore local wilderness, Lindsey Toomer

9 July 2021:  Get Wild: One crew's impact on trail clearing, Emily Elder

2 July 2021:  Get Wild:  Tenkara fishing is a gateway to wilderness appreciation, Steve Elder

25 June 2021:  Get Wild: A tale of three daisies, Jim Alexander

18 June 2021: Get Wild: What to have in your pack for a day hike, Ken Harper

10 June 2021: Get Wild:  Our magnificent mountain bluebirds, Karn Stiegelmeier

3 June 2021:  Get Wild: Beavers are the answer, Bill Betz

28 May 2021:  Get Wild: The wilderness needs you,  Dave Brewster

21 May 2021:  Get Wild:  When your neighbor's are bears.  Frances Hartogh

14 May 2021:  Get Wild: Identifying Summit's spring wildflower treasures.  Karn Stiegelmeier

7 May 2021:  Get Wild: What is wilderness?  Mike Browning

20 March 2021: Moose In Our Midst. Frances Hartogh 

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