Caitlin Kauffman

Caitlin Kauffman is an editorial intern at Sierra. She is a sea kayak and hiking guide in the Bay Area and the Greater Yellowstone area. She enjoys good eye contact and elk burgers.

Nature's Best Photography Contest

You don't have to be a pro to take a great wilderness photo. It's all about timing—and gumption. Check out stunning photos taken by amateurs and learn how they got the winning shot. 

By Caitlin Kauffman October 2, 2014

In this story: photography, saving wild places, travel, adventure, lifestyle

You don't have to be a pro to take a great Wilderness photo. It's all about timing--and gumption

Guiding in Wyoming: Heading Home

What other job allows a college student to boss around lawyers twice her age?

By Caitlin Kauffman August 15, 2014

In this story: wilderness, kayaking, hiking, national parks, lifestyle

Sunrise Kayak, Jackson Lake

Guiding in Wyoming, Part Three: Grassy Island

What other job allows a college student to boss around lawyers twice her age?

By Caitlin Kauffman April 6, 2015

In this story: adventure, saving wild places, wilderness, green jobs

Jackson Lake J-Rig

Guiding in Wyoming, Part Two: Yellowstone

What other job allows a college student to boss around lawyers twice her age?

By Caitlin Kauffman March 30, 2015

In this story: wilderness, hiking, adventure

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone

Drain-It-Yourself

Taking on pollution in the Great Lakes—one downspout at a time

By Caitlin Kauffman July 30, 2014

In this story: clean water, , diy, activism

Rain Barrels on the Riverfront

Flying a Fine Line

Drones could be a boon for conservation—but first, they need to overcome their stigma

By Caitlin Kauffman July 24, 2014

In this story: animals, technology, activism

Drones could be a boon for conservation--but first, they need to overcome their stigma

Guiding in Wyoming, Part One: Introductions

What other job allows a college student to boss around lawyers twice her age?

By Caitlin Kauffman March 23, 2015

In this story: saving wild places, wilderness, green jobs, adventure

OARS Warehouse in Jackson, WY

5 Sites for Scoring Cheap Outdoor Gear

By Caitlin Kauffman July 9, 2014

In this story: buyers' guide, lifestyle, , climbing, hiking

Cheap Outdoor Gear

Poachers v. Drones: The Next Frontier

By Caitlin Kauffman July 18, 2014

In this story: technology, design, rhinos

Black rhinos tempt poachers with their valuable horns.

Nerds in Flight: Greening Drones

By Caitlin Kauffman July 15, 2014

In this story: technology

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