The Magazine of The Sierra Club
5 Great State and National Parks for Hiking This Summer
These parks (plus some other prime public lands) are perfect for trekking
Adventure: Trailhead Destinations
The Appalachian Trail’s First Female Solo Hiker Started a Hiking Legacy
Grandma Gatewood’s family still hikes the Ohio Buckeye Trail she established decades ago
Marking Juneteenth by Retracing History
A personal journey offers glimmers of the past and hope for the future along the Underground Railroad
Dog-Friendly National and State Parks to Visit This Summer
Here’s where to go and what to know
Neurodivergent People Find Solace in Wild Places
And the planet benefits from it
Rehoming Seattle’s Purple Martins
Washington State balances critical coastal remediation projects with conserving a beloved, vulnerable bird
Leaf-Peeping for Hikers
Here’s where trekkers should head for fabulous fall foliage
First-Time Backpacking Basics
What you need to take your hiking to the next level
How to Hike Safely in the Heat
Temperatures are rising, so protect yourself with these extra precautions
What Happens After You Create One of the World’s Most Successful Marine Preserves?
Some fear tourism could be the end of Cabo Pulmo
