Wampold Strategies

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

Planning to explore the backcountry at Badlands National Park?

Off-trail hiking in the wilderness area can be an incredible experience, but it comes with risks, especially as temperatures are already climbing above 80°F this April.

Water is one of the most critical considerations. What water does exist in the backcountry is not safe to drink or filter due to high sediment content. Hikers should carry at least one gallon of water per person per day to stay properly hydrated, and bring salty snacks to help maintain electrolyte balance.

Navigation can also be challenging in this rugged landscape. Topographic maps are strongly recommended and are available for purchase at the Badlands Natural History Association Bookstore in the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. A GPS device or satellite communicator is also recommended to help maintain orientation in remote areas.

Although no permit is required for backcountry hiking or camping, visitors are encouraged to stop at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center and speak with a ranger before heading out. Rangers can provide current conditions, weather updates, and important safety information.

If you run into trouble while exploring the park, call 911. Dispatch is the quickest way to get park and local emergency resources headed your way.

The Badlands are rugged, remote, and difficult to traverse. Come prepared so you can enjoy your adventure safely!

NPS Photo/N. Wheeler: Layered rock formations of the Badlands wilderness stretch across the landscape, with jagged ridges and eroded cliffs in shades of tan, pink, and gray. A green valley lies between distant formations under a clear blue sky.

04/19/2026

04/11/2026

Don’t miss the Democratic debate Sunday! Doors open at noon for those in Helena, and the stream starts at 12:30 with the MT-02 debate. Be there or be 🟦

Lewis and Clark County Democrats

03/29/2026

Since its release more than 30 years ago, no film has impacted fly-fishing and the rivers and streams essential to the sport more than Robert Redford’s cinematic adaption of Norman Maclean’s “A River Runs Through it”. The film elevated fly-fishing from a quiet, regional pastime to a national and international movement.

🙌 Excited to see this impactful film celebrated, see y'all there – Tom Skerritt, Outlaw Partners, Santa Barbara Flyfishers, Columbia/Snake River Campaign, and Trout Unlimited!

Learn more about the film and event: https://www.lobero.org/events/flyfishers2026/

03/29/2026

It’s a jungle out there…

Join us on the water for a slow down.
Dates are going fast. 225-939-4163

03/29/2026

This is the story of what happens when Trust for Public Land and one family’s deep love for their land come together to protect a forest for future generations.

Through partnership and community leadership, and with support from The Conservation Alliance who partners with members like Osprey Packs, the Paggi family and Trust for Public Land are conserving 711 acres in Vermont’s Cold Hollow Mountains—supporting wildlife, clean water, and outdoor recreation for years to come.

Read the story: https://t4pl.org/40NEQdr

12/09/2025

Great news! The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is allocating $921,350 for conservation projects through its Louisiana Outdoors Forever program. These funds will leverage $4.29 million for a total conservation investment of $5.21 million to these projects, including one where The Nature Conservancy is a proud partner. 🌍 Learn more: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-announces-52-million-for-conservation-projects-through-the-louisiana-outdoors-forever-program

12/09/2025