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Best of 2017: Top political stories

Check out our top five most popular political stories from the year.


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What a year in politics! This year in particular, politics and the outdoor industry were so intertwined, the SNEWS team definitely covered our share of controversial stories. Here are the top five:

Utah asks Trump to rescind on Bears Ears NM, Patagonia pulls out of Outdoor Retailer

Rose Marcario, President and CEO of Patagonia.
Rose Marcario, President and CEO of Patagonia. // Photo: Tommaso MeiTommaso Mei

Jeremy Jones to President Trump: What will we tell our kids?

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Jeremy Jones

Why the OIA just sent a letter to Trump

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It’s official: Trump slashes Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante

Trump moves forward with DAPL, Keystone XL pipelines.

Former NPS rangers to Zinke: Protect our parks

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National Park Service