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Kylie Mohr

@thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social
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High Country News correspondent, SFGATE contributing national parks editor, freelance journalist appearing in The Atlantic, National Geographic, Outside, The Guardian and more. Wildfire, wildlife + wild places. Based in Montana. www.kyliemohr.com

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Dr. Merritt Rae Turetsky @queenofpeat.bsky.social · 14h
BOG ALERT It’s official: Bogland is OUT IN THE US TODAY! I wrote a book about weird, wonderful, squelchy wetlands. There are mosses, mysteries, things preserved for thousands of years (people, butter). And now I get to share all this bog weirdness with you. Are you ready to get bogged down?
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Western hive mind! Looking for election season story ideas of races, candidates and angles that aren’t being widely covered elsewhere. Bonus points for pieces that don't follow the usual partisan narratives and are grounded in community. DM or email kylie.mohr@hcn.org. 💡
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I've said it before and I'll say it again: WUI fires are one of the sneakiest health threats in recent history. apnews.com/article/clim...
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Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Stagnant wages mean that freelance writers are functionally making less money now than they were 26 years ago." objectivejournalism.org/2026/09/free...
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Freelance journalism rates have barely changed since 2000
New data from the National Writers Union offers a glimpse into a bleak picture of decades-long wage stagnation in freelance journalism.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm curious about the intersection of wildfire + surveillance tech. Any examples of communities where Flock cameras (or similar) were deployed post-fire OTHER than Altadena? 🎥🔥
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
the great shrubification 🫠 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/c...
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Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America’s Great Forests
Towering woodlands in the West are being permanently replaced by tracts of spiky shrubs. Conditions “just aren’t normal anymore,” one researcher said.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Looking to do some good 'ol real life conversation with folks in or near Missoula working on issues relevant to Glacier, Grand Teton and/or Yellowstone. Who should I keep in mind?
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
First Altadena, now Spokane. Climate-fueled fires have come for the suburbs: www.hcn.org/articles/the... via @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social
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The Spokane burns show that not even suburbia is immune to wildfire - High Country News
The Old Trails Fire burned through the city’s northwest corner — an area considered outside the highest risk zone.
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Ido Liven @idoliven.com · 20/08/2026
"My reporting convinced me that viewing wildfires as entertainment or for profit has dangerous consequences. Gamifying something deadly and profiting off an event that destroys communities does not sit right with me" - @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social www.hcn.org/articles/i-u...
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I used to ignore prediction markets. Then I learned people were betting on wildfires - High Country News
My story on prediction market wildfire wagers exposed the gamification of natural disasters.
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Sam Hill @samahill.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A famous wolf and her pack left Yellowstone, leaving them vulnerable to hunting. A man who calls himself “America’s outlaw dog trainer” is offering a $10,000 reward for information on anyone who hunts the pack. The latest from @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social: www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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'Outlaw dog trainer' puts bounty out on Yellowstone wolf hunters
A famous wolf and her pack left Yellowstone, leaving them vulnerable to hunting.
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Leah Sottile @leahsottile.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I've been asking reporters in Spokane how we can help and everyone says subscribe, subscribe, subscribe. The Spokesman-Review has been doing unreal coverage of the fires: www.spokesman.com
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The Spokesman-Review | Local News, Business, Entertainment, Sports & Weather for Eastern Washington
Serving the Inland Northwest since 1883. Spokesman.com provides breaking and in-depth coverage of Spokane area news, sports and community.
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Alexandra (Alex) Duggan @alexdugganreports.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The front page of this morning’s Spokesman-Review, Aug. 2, 2026, the day after one of the worst wildfires in Washington state history. More than 600 structures, mostly homes, have been lost in the #OldTrailsFire. Read local news.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Absolutely surreal to see my hometown become the latest wildland urban interface fire conflagration. My heart goes out to everyone who lost homes, property, pets, and the hardworking local journalists doing their best to get reliable info out in the chaos. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
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Wildfire in northwest Spokane destroys 640 structures
The Old Trails wildfire in northwest Spokane destroyed 640 structures Saturday, according to Cody Rohrbach, Spokane County Fire District 3 fire chief.
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Eva Holland @evaholland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
"Polymarket listed almost 20 questions related to the wildfires burning up Southern California. How many acres will the Palisades Fire burn by Friday, three days after it ignited on a Tuesday? Will the Palisades Fire reach Santa Monica by Sunday?" @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social:
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Will betting on wildfires lead to arson? - High Country News
Fire survivors say using prediction markets to gamble on wildfire is “morally reprehensible.”
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Not surprising, still alarming - open.substack.com/pub/heated/p...
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The fossil fuel money behind the GOP’s wildfire blame game
As smoke from Canadian wildfires chokes the United States, Republicans are blaming everyone but the industry heating the planet. Guess why?
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Lawrence Culver @lawrencecphd.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
“Spain declared a national emergency, the first time the country has ever done so over a wildfire. France’s evacuations constituted “probably” the biggest peacetime evacuation the country has ever seen, its interior minister said.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain
Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
"We’ll need to learn to live with smoke." yes, AND we'll need to learn to do something about its root causes — climate change, fire suppression, land management, etc. etc. etc. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Smoky skies are coming back
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
How can journalists tackle the climate/wildfire nexus, in all its importance and nuance? I talked with @zacklabe.com, @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social and @maxboykoff.bsky.social for a great panel hosted by @coveringclimatenow.org. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bZj...
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Press Briefing: Wildfires & Climate Change — How to Get the Story Right
YouTube video by Covering Climate Now
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melissa cho @melissacho.space · 20/07/2026
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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 17/07/2026
Expert panelists include: ⭐️ @maxboykoff.bsky.social, Faculty Executive Director, SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education + Prof., @colorado.edu ⭐️ @zacklabe.com, @climatecentral.org ⭐️ @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social, @highcountrynews.org Climate-Colored Goggles' @sammyroth.bsky.social will moderate
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Fellow journalists, please join! We have a great group of experts. Excited to chat with @maxboykoff.bsky.social, @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social and @zacklabe.com.
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WyoFile @wyofile.com · 02/07/2026
Grand Teton National Park workers have voted to join a union, along with staffers from 11 other National Park Service units. Even prior to last year’s challenges, park service employees were some of the least satisfied workers in the federal government. wyofile.com/grand-teton-...
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Grand Teton National Park employees unionize - WyoFile
Unionization effort with 11 other units follows more than a year of tumult.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
that makes me so happy to hear! let me know if you ever want a guest lecture or something like that - happy to help out
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Sam Hill @samahill.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Forget betting on NBA trades. Now you can bet on wildfires. Online gambling platforms are quickly getting absolutely insane. Great story from @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social:
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The whole corrections process, and honesty in general with readers, is so important! I'm glad to hear you share that with your students.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
That kind of flippant disregard for the truth and journalistic ethics is infuriating and alarming, especially at a time when trust in the media is at an all time low and misinformation is rampant.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Extremely disheartened to learn that Dillon Osleger, the author of a story I once admired in High Country News, literally made up parts of the piece — deceiving my colleagues + our readers. And to think I thought it would be cool to get a pinecone cowboy tattoo! 🫣 www.hcn.org/investigatio...
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Investigation into ‘Pinecone Cowboys’ errors - High Country News
NOTE TO READERS Following publication of our May 2026 cover story “Pinecone Cowboys,” we discovered that the author misrepresented details of his reporting, leading to significant errors in both the s...
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Gretchen King @gbtking.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Because we love to gamble so much, you can even bet on wildfires now. In today's sign of the dystopia, read @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social story about how you can trade on a wildfire's outcome 🤯 For @highcountrynews.org www.hcn.org/articles/peo...
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People are betting on wildfires. Should they? - High Country News
Fire survivors say “it’s morally reprehensible,” and experts worry the wagering could lead to arson.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Wildfires: a new thing to...bet on? My latest for @highcountrynews.org www.hcn.org/articles/peo...
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People are betting on wildfires. Should they? - High Country News
Fire survivors say “it’s morally reprehensible,” and experts worry the wagering could lead to arson.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A little bit of good news on the migration front 💚https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2026-06-28/gordon-protects-sublette-antelope-migration-corridor
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Gordon protects Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor
The migration route spans from the Tetons to the Red Desert. The designation guides how future development can happen within the corridor.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
My mouth was hanging open as I read this story on the perverse incentives of "lose it or use it" Western water law: www.hcn.org/articles/the...
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The Deschutes River goes to the water-rich few during drought. Farmers are paying the price - High Country News
A century-old Oregon water law lets one wealthy region turn the desert green while water-starved ag fallows commercial crops.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The conflicts of interest continue - fascinating, disturbing story reported by the folks at Public Domain @chrisdangelo.bsky.social @jamesctobias.bsky.social www.publicdomain.media/p/karen-budd...
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Top Interior Official Met With Former Clients Before Intervening To Delay Wolf Release
Karen Budd-Falen, a rancher and long-time Republican operative, has been plagued by ethics scandals since taking a top role at the Interior Department.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
According to this story, held-up projects include: -deploying nonprofit youth programs to clear trails -sending groups to prevent washouts in parks during persistent rain -surveying wildlife -prescribed burns and fuels reduction ahead of wildfire season www.notus.org/climate-envi...
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Political Reviews Are Causing a Huge Grant Backlog at the National Park Service
A sign-off process at the Interior Department is threatening everything from trail maintenance to wildfire season prep.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"Not preparing for wildfire smoke is a policy choice." Tremendous reporting by @zteirstein.bsky.social grist.org/health/wildf...
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Wildfire smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their babies sick?
Years wildfire scares, parents are left wondering if their children's chronic illnesses began with what was in the air before they were born.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
another week another bear(s)
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Breaking news from Glacier: another bear attack on a trail that re-opened yesterday following bear activity. www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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Another hiker reportedly attacked by bear in Glacier National Park
A bear reportedly attacked a hiker by Lake Josephine in Glacier National Park.
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Sam Hill @samahill.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Lawyers representing Yellowstone National Park are trying to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that park employee housing gave a child lead poisoning. “The biggest regret of our lives was living in that house,” Emily Aiuppa told @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social . www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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Yellowstone National Park tries to dismiss family's lead poisoning lawsuit
Federal lawyers are trying to dismiss the Yellowstone lead lawsuit.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I'd love to get my hands on volume 12 of @atmosmag.bsky.social, the "Pollinate" issue. But it's all sold out online! Does anyone I know have a spare copy? shop.atmos.earth
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Atmos
Atmos is an exploration of climate and culture, a magazine curated by a growing ecosystem of adventurers, creatives, and journalists dedicated to designing a more sustainable future.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A few great pieces I've edited recently that I want to highlight! A water-hungry national lab in the Southwest: www.hcn.org/articles/nuk... and the militarization of an iconic thru-hiking trail: www.hcn.org/articles/the... Now go read Alicia Inez Guzmán :)
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Nukes and AI require 1.4 million gallons of water a day at New Mexico lab - High Country News
Los Alamos National Laboratory plans to use over a million gallons of water per day for A.I. and nuclear weapons research and production.
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Sam Hill @samahill.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🌲 @sfgate.com national parks news update 🌲 This week, I wrote about Bergum being in the hot seat over D.C. vanity upgrades while slashing the NPS budget: www.sfgate.com/national-par... And why Canada's national parks are free to all while the US raises prices: www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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As U.S. national parks up international visitor fees, Canada drops them entirely
Charging national park visitors nothing has its perks.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
always on the bear beat!
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Sam Hill @samahill.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This week's bear beat was handled by @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social 🐻 Do you throw away your bear spray? Sometimes those canisters explode: www.sfgate.com/national-par... And what you need to know about recent bear attacks in Yellowstone and Glacier: www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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Two bear attacks, one day apart: What's going on in Yellowstone and Glacier?
Facts are beginning to emerge about two bear attacks in two national parks.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
This is what happens when you throw away your bear spray 😬https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/exploding-bear-spray-yellowstone-22244713.php
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Bear spray is exploding in the trash near Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone visitors need to stop throwing their bear spray in the trash.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
"Playing political games with disaster relief" www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
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These blue states aren’t getting fire prevention money from Trump
FEMA slowed grants intended to help states such as California and Colorado prepare for and prevent wildfires, a Washington Post analysis shows.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A sad update to the missing hiker in Glacier National Park. The last time a bear killed a human in Glacier was almost 30 years ago. www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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Hiker in Glacier National Park seemingly killed by bear
Rescuers found the body of a missing hiker in Glacier National Park.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
and story 2: www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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Rangers search for missing hiker in Glacier National Park
Rangers are searching for a missing hiker in Glacier National Park.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Story 1: Details are beginning to emerge about the bear attack that injured 2 hikers in Yellowstone. www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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What to know about the gruesome Yellowstone National Park bear attacks
The area previously was closed to the public to reduce conflict with grizzly bears.
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The park news from my corner of the world you don't want to miss: summer chaos of wildlife conflict and missing hikers appears to have started early.
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Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) @spun.earth · 06/05/2026
New in @highcountrynews.org: @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social explores what the Underground Atlas reveals about #mycorrhizal #fungi in the Western U.S. and why belowground biodiversity needs a place in conservation planning. Explore the Underground Atlas: buff.ly/mLAyCNf Full article: buff.ly/g8aQqZ9
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Kylie Mohr @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
so sorry to hear that Colin! Wish I had that $$ and then some for y'all
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