Before all the Grammys, before The Alabama Shakes, even before Brittany Howard ever first held a guitar, she held a fishing pole. For Brittany, fishing and just being out in nature is how she connects with her friends and family, and how she reconnects with herself. This is her message about our nation’s public lands.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....