FINDING FACTS IN A WORLD FULL OF NOISE – WATCH THE SMOKE
During my years as a fire chief, I learned a simple lesson that applies to leadership, public lands, social media, and life: watch the smoke, not the noise. Look for facts, find the evidence, and trust experience.
POWERFUL LESSONS EARLY ON FROM CATCHING NIGHTCRAWLERS WITH GRANDPA
A heartfelt story about catching nightcrawlers with Grandpa, learning patience, preparation, respect for nature, and life lessons through fishing, family, and the outdoors.
ACCESS FATIGUE IS REAL — QUITTING ISN’T THE ANSWER
Feeling worn down by nonstop calls to action? Access fatigue is real. Here’s how to stay engaged, protect access, and avoid burnout—without giving up.
ECHOES OF WAR; COMBAT STRESS REACTIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Understanding the combat stress factors that surface during the holidays.
LESS DEBATE, MORE DECISIONS; 5 PPROVEN WAYS TO TURN TALK INTO ACTION
5 ways to move debate and talk to decisions and actions.
10 PROVEN TIPS FOR LIVING WITH CONFLICT IN RECREATION GROUPS
Smart strategies for turning disagreements into opportunities, reducing conflict.
GET OFF THE FENCE – TAKE ACTION NOW TO SAVE TRAILS
Easy ways to take action, get off the fence, and help save trails and our sports.
THE SECRET OF LIFE: WHITTLE AWAY FROM YOURSELF
Whittle Away from Yourself and You’ll Never Get Cut By Del Albright[delalbright.com] I once heard a story about how to whittle that stuck with me. It was at a small-town fair, one of those places where the dust clings to your boots and the lemonade tastes like childhood. A teenager, full of questions and curiosity, […]
LET FREEDOM RING – WHY JULY 4TH STILL MATTERS!
FREEDOM ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – WHY JULY 4TH STILL MATTERS By Del Albright, Veteran, Patriot, and Defender of American Freedom Every year, the Fourth of July rolls around with barbecues, fireworks, and family gatherings. But as Americans fire up the grill and light the skies, I believe we must pause and remember why this day […]
ARE YOU JUST WATCHING THE BIRD FEEDER; OR DOING SOME MDL?
Are You Just Watching the Bird Feeder? Don’t Let the Couch Win!Instead, Keep Moving, Doing, and Learning (MDL)By Del Albright(Inspired by Ted Cabral, RestoreTrails.org) Gathered around the campfire, the wise old man shared a simple truth with the crowd of younger trail riders. He praised them for being out there—getting their tires dirty, enjoying the […]