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Jerry Cordova: “There Is a Clear Connection Between Getting Outdoors and Conservation”

Jerry Cordova: “There Is a Clear Connection Between Getting Outdoors and Conservation”

VideoDaniela ZavalaOctober 27, 2025outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, latino outdoors, Latinos in Conservation, Jerry CordovaComment

Getting More Latinos Into the Outdoors Will Increase their Presence in Conservation and Improve our Community's Health

Getting More Latinos Into the Outdoors Will Increase their Presence in Conservation and Improve our Community's Health

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaOctober 27, 2025guest blog, Conservation and Latinos, latino outdoors, Latino Conservation Week, Outdoor RecreationComment

Charles Nick Saenz: Finding Peace in the Wilderness

Charles Nick Saenz: Finding Peace in the Wilderness

Video, HCLCDaniela ZavalaSeptember 22, 2025Video, Outdoors, Outdoor RecreationComment

Our Way of Life: Conservation Grounded in Culture and Community

Our Way of Life: Conservation Grounded in Culture and Community

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaJuly 14, 2025Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclc, New Mexico, Outdoor Recreation, Public LandsComment

Orlando Cazarez: “You Don’t Need Expensive Gear To Go Camping”

Orlando Cazarez: “You Don’t Need Expensive Gear To Go Camping”

Video, HCLCDaniela ZavalaJune 23, 2025camping, Camping tips, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, hclc, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC)Comment

Camping on a Budget: My Tips for Getting Outside Without Breaking the Bank

Camping on a Budget: My Tips for Getting Outside Without Breaking the Bank

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaJune 9, 2025Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclc, Camping tips, camping etiquette, camping, outdoors, Outdoor RecreationComment

Leo Valdez: "Hunters Are Losing Access to the Lands We Love"

Leo Valdez: "Hunters Are Losing Access to the Lands We Love"

Video, HCLCDaniela ZavalaJune 2, 2025hunting, Outdoor Recreation, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclcComment

Generations of Hunters and the Growing Barriers We Face

Generations of Hunters and the Growing Barriers We Face

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaJune 2, 2025hunting, New Mexico, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclc Comment

The Power of the Outdoors: Prioritizing Mental Health Through Nature

The Power of the Outdoors: Prioritizing Mental Health Through Nature

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaMay 9, 2025Outdoor Recreation, mental health and outdoors, Mental Health Month, HCLC, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC)Comment

Protecting Arizona's Public Lands: A Call to Action

Protecting Arizona's Public Lands: A Call to Action

Video, MonumentsDaniela ZavalaApril 17, 2025Public Lands, #keepitpublic, conservation, Outdoor Recreation, permanent protectionsComment

Why Investing in Our Public Lands and Their Proper Management Is More Important Now Than Ever

Why Investing in Our Public Lands and Their Proper Management Is More Important Now Than Ever

Guest Blog, MonumentsDaniela ZavalaApril 14, 2025Public Lands, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), NAtional monuments, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy contributionComment

My Top 3 Places to Go Fly Fishing in New Mexico

My Top 3 Places to Go Fly Fishing in New Mexico

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaApril 14, 2025Fly fishing, anglers, fishing, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Enjoying the OutdoorsComment

Debunking Myths About Hunting

VideoDaniela ZavalaFebruary 3, 2025hunting, hunter, hunters, Outdoor RecreationComment

Explore Our National Parks on Entrance-Free Days in 2025

Explore Our National Parks on Entrance-Free Days in 2025

Photo of Yosemite National Park in feature images by Daniela Zavala.

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaJanuary 13, 2025National Park Service (NPS), National Parks, National Public Lands Day, Public Lands, Outdoors, Outdoor RecreationComment

Closing Out 2024 With Successful Conservation Efforts and Kicking off 2025 With Expanded Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation for All

Closing Out 2024 With Successful Conservation Efforts and Kicking off 2025 With Expanded Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation for All

Photo: Daniela Zavala (White Pocket, AZ)

URG, Water, Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaJanuary 13, 2025Pecos River, Upper Rio Grande, conservation, water, Bipartisan EXPLORE Act, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation Comment

The Dolores River Canyon Is a Magnificent Place, Rich in History and Culture

The Dolores River Canyon Is a Magnificent Place, Rich in History and Culture

Dolores River Canyon, Monuments, Video, WaterDaniela ZavalaAugust 27, 2024Dolores River Canyon, Dolores, permanent protections, national, Hispanic Leaders, water, Outdoor Recreation Comment

Camping Etiquette Basics

Photo taken by Daniela Zavala

VideoDaniela ZavalaJuly 7, 2024Camping tips, hispanics enjoying camping hunting and the outdoors, camping etiquette, camping rules, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Enjoying the OutdoorsComment

Fly Fishing Is a Sport for Everyone. Take the First Step, and Let’s Catch Some Fish!

Fly Fishing Is a Sport for Everyone. Take the First Step, and Let’s Catch Some Fish!

Photos provided by Ivan Valdez

Guest Blog, WaterDaniela ZavalaJune 17, 2024New Mexico, RIVERS, Rio Grande, FISHING, Outdoor Recreation, Enjoying the Outdoors, guest blog, National Great Outdoors MonthComment

HCLC Member Jessica Thrasher Shares What Spending Time Outdoors Means to Her Family

HCLC Member Jessica Thrasher Shares What Spending Time Outdoors Means to Her Family

Photos provided by Jessica Thrasher.

Video, HCLCDaniela ZavalaJune 10, 2024Enjoying the Outdoors, latino outdoors, National Great Outdoor Month, Outdoor Recreation, colorado, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), HCLCComment

Embajadores on a Mission! Increasing Access To Outdoor Recreation and Fostering Healthy Lifestyles Among Latinos and Hispanics

Embajadores on a Mission! Increasing Access To Outdoor Recreation and Fostering Healthy Lifestyles Among Latinos and Hispanics

Photos courtesy of SLV GO. Permission to reproduce for blog.

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaMay 31, 2024Outdoors, outdoors equity, Outdoor Recreation, Colorado, SLV GO, San Luis Valley ColoradoComment