Protecting Visitors and the Wilderness with Stewardship Research

Growing up in Pennsylvania, and attending college in Illinois, I had little if any grasp of the concept of wilderness.

A Journey to Wilderness Far from South Korea

My wilderness journey began in December of 2014. I remember the moment that I first saw mention of the ALWRI back in South Korea.

Bicycles in Wilderness Areas?

We all love getting outdoors for a walk or hike. Our families can’t wait to get in the car and head out on a camping trip.

A Wilderness Career Ladder – Repairing the Rungs

Competition for talent is one of the leading challenges facing many of today’s organizations.

Passing the Wilderness Research Leadership Torch – Lucas to Watson

In this issue of IJW, we celebrate the life of Bob Lucas as a well-known wilderness research leader and recreation research pioneer.

Bob Lucas, Pioneering Wilderness Scientist

In 1967, Bob Lucas moved to Missoula, MT, to serve as the first project leader for the new Wilderness Management Research Unit for Forest Service Research.