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Art + Essays, People Sarah Hamilton 2/13/26 Art + Essays, People Sarah Hamilton 2/13/26

“Dolly’s Song:” A film about legendary crosscut sawyer Dolly Chapman

“I had heard about Dolly Chapman for years the same way folks hear about Paul Bunyan. The one woman who sharpened crosscut saws for all of the west coast.”

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Art + Essays Joe Gibson 10/9/25 Art + Essays Joe Gibson 10/9/25

New short film “From Dirt” is from the heart.

Watch the mini-documentary about Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps, from Fish House Media.

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Methods, Places Joe Gibson 12/27/24 Methods, Places Joe Gibson 12/27/24

Gallery: Big Sur Bridge Build

Highlines and bridge-building in the rugged canyons of Big Sur.

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Methods, Places Joe Gibson 1/16/24 Methods, Places Joe Gibson 1/16/24

Gallery: Steep Ravine

Steep Ravine is a fantastic showcase of trailbuilding techniques, as it features retaining walks, rock steps, several bridges, and even a 14-rung wooden ladder.

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People Joe Gibson 5/26/23 People Joe Gibson 5/26/23

Luz Lara: What Makes a Difference

“That first spike was like, ‘Shit, this is hard, but fuck, this is beautiful.’”

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Places Joe Gibson 5/17/23 Places Joe Gibson 5/17/23

Gallery: Jack London State Historic Park

“I hope you brought an extra pair of shoes," Cedric told me as I clambered into a creaking Ford Ranger with a fading State Parks decal emblazoned on the side. "It's really muddy out there.”

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Methods, Places Joe Gibson 3/19/23 Methods, Places Joe Gibson 3/19/23

Gallery: Stapelveldt Trail, Muir Woods National Monument

The Redwood Creek Crew tackled a burly repair of a washout in winter 2022-2023.

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