They could've gone to the states and other stakeholders and tried to figure out what works and what doesn't work with the roadless rule and gone from there. Outright rescinding one of the most popular USFS rules without considering local input is certainly not collaborative or local.
Given the hot and dry summer we're having across the west and the fires that seem to pop up constantly, I'm curious on the attitude you all have for recreational shooting on public land. I have a spot about 15 minutes from my house where I can sight in my rifle and then shoot to about 450 yards...
White rice is definitely better for you than brown rice. Brown rice has the outer layer that accumulates much more arsenic. There's a reason rice eating cultures focus on white.
I can't really help with the driving aspect, but have battled some of the mental demons on solo trips. I would say just check your expectations. It is way easier to get discouraged and be hard on yourself when you're solo. A couple of days of that and you'll be ready to pack it up. My advice...
I wouldn't worry about a specific load for grizzly. I hunt elk in NW Wyoming with a .25-06 or 6.5PRC with a Barnes bullet. I like lead free and they shoot well in my rifles. Bear spray on my bino holster and head on a swivel! Had an encounter with a grizz last year and it makes you feel small.
Why anyone is in a rush to get on a plane is a mystery to me. The only thing I can think of is to claim overhead space because there is never enough. Why did they build planes with overhead space that is not commensurate with the passenger number and/or size regulations. I have young kids, so we...