Today - we're talking to historian, author and outdoor enthusiast Rachel S. Gross about her new book, “Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America” (Yale University Press, 2024).

Today - we're talking to historian, author and outdoor enthusiast Rachel S. Gross about her new book, “Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America” (Yale University Press, 2024).

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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Rachel S. Gross, author of Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has updates from Fort Morgan and the labor standoff at the Cargill meat packing facility, one of the largest employers in the area, and what it means for the town's coffers and national supply chain.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/cargills-lockout-of-workers-sends-ripples-through-supply-chain/ 

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has updates from Fort Morgan and the labor standoff at the Cargill meat packing facility, one of the largest employers in the area, and what it means for the town's coffers and national supply chain.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/cargills-lockout-of-workers-sends-ripples-through-supply-chain/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/cargills-lockout-of-workers-sends-ripples-through-supply-chain/</a>&nbsp;

Colorado workers, Cargill at odds over contract

Today, Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about the threat to ponderosa pine trees in Colorado, as well as a state Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/

Today, Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about the threat to ponderosa pine trees in Colorado, as well as a state Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/</a>

Ponderosa Pines are struggling & Gender-affirming care goes before the court

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/23/colorado-front-range-foreclosures-housing/ 

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang discusses the uptick in foreclosures along the Front Range and the increase in the number of Colorado homebuyers struggling to pay their mortgage and asking for guidance.

Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/23/colorado-front-range-foreclosures-housing/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/23/colorado-front-range-foreclosures-housing/</a>&nbsp;
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang discusses the uptick in foreclosures along the Front Range and the increase in the number of Colorado homebuyers struggling to pay their mortgage and asking for guidance.

Rachel S. Gross, author of Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America

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