Bob, thanks for all this fascinating historical perspective from Forest and Stream! I look forward to taking in the exhibit, but unfortunately will be out of town for the opening. (My Dad used to subscribe to Field and Stream in the early 50s. Any connection to Forest and Stream? Or maybe I just misremember the title of the journal. Susanne
This post is reminding me of the recent podcast, "How Wild," which takes a deep dive into the evolution of nature-loving in the US, exploring concepts of solitude (which is literally codified in the Wilderness Act), as well as the history of racial exclusion in wilderness recreation (e.g. the Natl Park Service only promoted their parks among suburban whites). It's at https://www.howwild.org/.
Super Interesting. And thanks for the link to the events this summer. I am absolutely interested in checking them out!
Bob, thanks for all this fascinating historical perspective from Forest and Stream! I look forward to taking in the exhibit, but unfortunately will be out of town for the opening. (My Dad used to subscribe to Field and Stream in the early 50s. Any connection to Forest and Stream? Or maybe I just misremember the title of the journal. Susanne
Hi Susanne, that is correct - it's the same publication! It changed its name to Field and Stream sometime in the early 20th century.
Thanks Bob, now your post about Forest and Stream means a lot more to me! Susanne
This post is reminding me of the recent podcast, "How Wild," which takes a deep dive into the evolution of nature-loving in the US, exploring concepts of solitude (which is literally codified in the Wilderness Act), as well as the history of racial exclusion in wilderness recreation (e.g. the Natl Park Service only promoted their parks among suburban whites). It's at https://www.howwild.org/.
An interesting perspective on early American sportsmen vs. naturalists.