The Science of Solo Time in the Wilderness A writer unpacks the latest findings on solitude and the outdoors By Wudan Yan July 6, 2022 In this story: hiking
Fat Girls Hiking: The Movement—and New Book—to Prioritize "Trails, Not Scales" Founder and author Summer Michaud-Skog opens up to Sierra By Jill K. Robinson May 12, 2022 In this story: books, hiking
Catharsis in the Shadow of the Mountain On Silvia Vasquez-Lavado's chronicle of overcoming sexual abuse and the tallest mountains By Jonathan Hahn March 20, 2022 In this story: books, women, hiking
The Long Journey of Mt. Mitchell’s Ancient Forests Hiking through a forest of climate migrants in the Black Mountains By Holly Haworth January 2, 2022 In this story: hiking
Winter Comes to Brighton Beach In the winter, Coney Island is thoroughly wild, and occupied By Gala Mukomolova January 5, 2022 In this story: hiking
Stoke Versus Awe A self-described hermit tourist meditates on how the wilderness can make us spiritual pilgrims By Brooke Williams November 25, 2021 In this story: public lands, hiking
Outdoor Gear That’ll Keep You Snug and Dry, Sans “Forever Chemicals” The government plans to crack down on PFAS—these brands beat them to it By Megan Hill October 24, 2021 In this story: backpacking, camping, hiking, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
Rolling Down the River Graham Jordison is paddling the length of the Missouri River—and witnessing the causes and effects of climate change along the way By Kietryn Zychal September 23, 2021 In this story: rivers, hiking, climate change
Rapid Returns As Lake Powell shrinks due to drought, once-drowned canyons and rapids are coming back to life By Frederick Reimers October 7, 2021 In this story: hiking
How to Adventure Smart in Extreme Heat You can’t beat the heat, so here are seven ways to prevent it from beating you By Steve Larese July 15, 2021 In this story: hiking