First things first! Celebrate Earth Day by loving on public lands! Right now, our public lands are in danger. Yes, the national parks have been highly impacted by job cuts, lack of maintenance, and a high visitor-to-employee ratio. National Park worries are the tip of the iceberg of a nefarious problem: the destruction of lesser-known public land through executive orders. 

If the world seems heavy lately, know that you’re not alone. I hope to provide a little light for an uncertain time. I’m writing a...