In the Footsteps of the 10th Mountain Division From the Greatest Generation to the Glamping Generation? A visit to one of America’s newest national monuments. By Gina DeCaprio Vercesi January 11, 2024 In this story: hiking
Scientists Race to Find Out Why the Western Bumblebee Is Disappearing Bombus occidentalis was common across the West, but since the 1990s its numbers have plummeted By Sarah Trent December 27, 2023 In this story: bees, endangered species, hiking
What Is Cellophane, and Is It Recyclable? What you need to know about bioplastic and “compostable” plastic plus safer alternatives By Jessian Choy December 6, 2023 In this story: buyers' guide, Ms. Green
As the Rich Get Richer, They’re Flying Private The pandemic sparked a boom in luxury air travel By Sara Novak November 25, 2023 In this story: travel, sustainability
A Holiday Shopping Guide for Healthy and Affordable Home Upgrades How to take advantage of energy efficient home-improvement tax credits By Xavier Boatright November 22, 2023 In this story: Inflation Reduction Act, buyers' guide, clean energy, holidays
Do Carbon Offsets Really Work? Offsets are trickier than just paying for new trees to be planted after taking a flight By Emily Driehaus November 18, 2023 In this story: travel, sustainability
What Is the Best Sustainable and Ethical Chocolate? How to not get tricked by “plastic free,” "fair trade,” and “sugar free” treats By Jessian Choy October 27, 2023 In this story: Ms. Green, buyers' guide, environmental justice, social justice
Leaf Peeping on Two Wheels Here’s where bike lovers should head for fabulous fall foliage Text and photographs by Cassandra Brooklyn October 22, 2023 In this story: biking, hiking
Welcoming Women of Color to the Outdoor World Demiesha Dennis leads expeditions that challenge assumptions about the outdoors and who belongs in it By Alice Sun October 8, 2023 In this story: racial justice, hiking
How to Feed Your Furry Best Friend Sustainably It’s a complicated yet feasible endeavor By Jill L. Ferguson September 2, 2023 In this story: pets, dogs, buyers' guide, sustainability