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James Mills

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Madison, United States
As seen in: The Joy Trip Project, Medium, The New York Times, The Daily Mirror, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Substack, Outside Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, NorthJersey.com, The Record (Bergen County) and
Covers:  National Parks, Outdoor Recreation, Social Justice
Reporting on the business, art and culture of the sustainable active lifestyle

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James Mills’s Biography

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James Edward Mills is a a freelance journalist, independent media producer, and National Geographic Explorer specializing in 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 new book “The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors” and the co-writer/co-produce…

James Mills’s Journalist Portfolio

I Made It to the Least-Visited National Park in the Lower 48. Here's Why It's Worth the Trek.

I Made It to the Least-Visited National Park in the Lower 48. Here's Why It's Worth the Trek.

Getting to this Lake Superior island requires ferries and seaplanes and a lot of advance planning. But with n…

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In Michigan, making the outdoors more accessible to people of color

In Michigan, making the outdoors more accessible to people of color

Black and brown people from urban areas face many barriers to outdoor recreation. Here's how one group overca…

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These people of color transformed U.S. national parks

These people of color transformed U.S. national parks

From Yosemite to Biscayne Bay, these hidden figures helped save natural wonders and historic places.

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The Golden Rules of Backpacking

The Golden Rules of Backpacking

The best backpacking tips: how to make sure the journey is all about the journey, and not about what you forg…

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Bringing Black History to Life in the Great Outdoors

Bringing Black History to Life in the Great Outdoors

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What Black history has to do with the Cretaceous period

What Black history has to do with the Cretaceous period

Known today as the "Black Belt," the southeastern United States was once covered by an ancient sea-one that c…

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Articles

Employment Update - July 2026

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By Tim Gilbert, James Mills, Adam Wyman
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Tim Gilbert’s articles from Travers Smith LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Banking & Credit industries In the News New Law Consultations Immigration Radar Case Watch Community Engagement Our Work Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, the UK is expected to have a new Prime Minister in Andy Burnham MP in the coming days. So, what would this mean for employment and business immigration?
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Midterm Elections and Geopolitical Risk Will Drive the Market

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By James Mills
| Advisor Perspectives Verified
As we move through 2026, the political and geopolitical landscapes remain key drivers of policy uncertainty. For the midterm elections, our base case is a Democratic House and Republican Senate, a historically favorable outcome for equities. Meanwhile, the US-China relationship has stabilized modestly, and multiple Trump-Xi meetings are expected this year, creating opportunities for incremental progress, with key questions around export controls and access to advanced technology unresolved.
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Employment Update March 2026

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By Tim Gilbert, James Mills, Adam Wyman
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Tim Gilbert’s articles from Travers Smith LLP are most popular: with Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services industries Misconduct investigations Crispin Odey, founder of hedge fund Odey Asset Management, is in the news again as he seeks to overturn penalties imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first paid job was a a daily reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yep, I learned on a Royal manual

How is social media changing news?

Journalists are using social media platforms to do primary research for major news stories