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
How to Pack a Go Bag In the Age of Climate Catastrophe, everyone needs an emergency kit next to the front door By Katie O'Reilly August 31, 2021 In this story: buyers' guide, 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
Planned Obsolescence: What Is It and How to Overcome It Planned obsolescence is why we see software mysteriously slow down, furniture designed with hollow legs and cheap staples, and clothing burned because it can't sell fast enough. By Sandra Goldmark September 20, 2021 In this story: buyers' guide
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
22 Gifts That’ll Get Your Dad Outside Sierra’s 2021 Father’s Day gift guide By Katie O'Reilly June 13, 2021 In this story: buyers' guide, holidays
Field-Tripping Adults Chase Megalodon in Monterey Bay How I traveled through time during the pandemic By Katie O'Reilly June 23, 2021 In this story: hiking, science
Here's How to Not Buy Outdoor Gear Sierra's guide to finding used stuff, fixing your own, and otherwise minimizing By Megan Hill June 22, 2021 In this story: buyers' guide