Adventure
Winter Comes to Brighton Beach
By Gala Mukomolova January 5, 2022In the winter, Coney Island is thoroughly wild, and occupied
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hiking
14 Green Gifts for Kids
By Katie O'Reilly December 3, 2021Sierra's holiday gift guide for the junior set
Stoke Versus Awe
By Brooke Williams November 25, 2021A self-described hermit tourist meditates on how the wilderness can make us spiritual pilgrims
Outdoor Gear That’ll Keep You Snug and Dry, Sans “Forever Chemicals”
By Megan Hill October 24, 2021The government plans to crack down on PFAS—these brands beat them to it
Rolling Down the River
By Kietryn Zychal September 23, 2021Graham Jordison is paddling the length of the Missouri River—and witnessing the causes and effects of climate change along the way
How to Pack a Go Bag
By Katie O'Reilly August 31, 2021In the Age of Climate Catastrophe, everyone needs an emergency kit next to the front door
Rapid Returns
By Frederick Reimers October 7, 2021As Lake Powell shrinks due to drought, once-drowned canyons and rapids are coming back to life
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hiking
Planned Obsolescence: What Is It and How to Overcome It
By Sandra Goldmark September 20, 2021Planned 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.
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buyers' guide
How to Adventure Smart in Extreme Heat
By Steve Larese July 15, 2021You can’t beat the heat, so here are seven ways to prevent it from beating you
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hiking