"The Adventure Gap ~ Changing the Face of the Outdoors": In-Person Badger Talk in Madison, WI

Name: "The Adventure Gap ~ Changing the Face of the Outdoors": In-Person Badger Talk in Madison, WI
Start: 2026-02-17T13:00:00-06:00
Location: 6205 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705-4576, United States

Schedule

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

6205 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705-4576, United States | Madison, WI

This is a free, in-person talk hosted on February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST by Sharing Active Independent Lives (SAIL) in Madison, WI. You can register for this event here: https://www.sailtoday.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=382691&item_id=2859961. This event will not be available virtually.
A presentation on the role of people of color in the protection and preservation of our public land and national heritage.
James Edward Mills is a freelance journalist and National Geographic Explorer who specializes in telling stories about outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving, and practices of sustainable living. He has worked in the outdoor industry since 1989 as a guide, outfitter, independent sales representative, writer, and photographer. He is the author of the book “The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors” and the co-writer/co-producer of the documentary film An American Ascent.
James has written for the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison Magazine, and Wisconsin Trails. He is currently a contributor to several outdoor-focused print and online publications such as National Geographic Adventure, Rock & Ice, Alpinist, SUP, Elevation Outdoors, Women’s Adventure, the Clymb, Park Advocate, High Country News, Land & People, Sierra, Backpacker, Outside Magazine, The Guardian and The New York Times.