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Behind the Story: Hiking Through Our Geologic Past
“Geology’s greatest contribution may be philosophical rather than scientific: the concept of deep time,” wrote Taylor Roades in her Issue 13 feature, Time Scales. “Hiking, then, becomes a way of...
Behind the Story: Hiking Through Our Geologic Past
“Geology’s greatest contribution may be philosophical rather than scientific: the concept of deep time,” wrote Taylor Roades in her Issue 13 feature, Time Scales. “Hiking, then, becomes a way of...
Could things be changing on Vermont’s Long Trail?
The Long Trail has resisted a National Scenic Trail designation. Could that be changing?
Could things be changing on Vermont’s Long Trail?
The Long Trail has resisted a National Scenic Trail designation. Could that be changing?
"Nature noir" is having a moment. Here's why.
Most outdoor-centered stories lean into the idea that wilderness exists to shape us, give perspective, or offer a kind of spiritual reset. Nature noir takes a darker tack. Here, the outdoors...
"Nature noir" is having a moment. Here's why.
Most outdoor-centered stories lean into the idea that wilderness exists to shape us, give perspective, or offer a kind of spiritual reset. Nature noir takes a darker tack. Here, the outdoors...
The Virtue in “Danglers”
Several years ago, I sat on a ferry as it crossed the waters of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to South Manitou Island. As we all do, I silently...
The Virtue in “Danglers”
Several years ago, I sat on a ferry as it crossed the waters of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to South Manitou Island. As we all do, I silently...
For Ultralighters, Cold-Soaking Isn't All Its C...
For ultralight hikers, cold-soaking food is a good way to save weight and time. But there are a lot more reasons to carry a stove than sustenance.
For Ultralighters, Cold-Soaking Isn't All Its C...
For ultralight hikers, cold-soaking food is a good way to save weight and time. But there are a lot more reasons to carry a stove than sustenance.
Hand Warmers Are a Backpack Essential
A pair of handwarmers costs around $2 and weighs under 2 ounces. Exposed to air, they warm up fast and radiate heat for hours.
Hand Warmers Are a Backpack Essential
A pair of handwarmers costs around $2 and weighs under 2 ounces. Exposed to air, they warm up fast and radiate heat for hours.
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