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  • Cara Benson

    Cara Benson is the author of An Armsfull of Birds: A Personal Field Guide to Love, Loss, and Commitment. Find out more at carabensonwriter.com.

    In Hard Times, Remember to Take It One Step at a Time

    Getting out onto the trail helps this hiker be a better climate activist
    By Cara Benson March 23, 2026
    In this story: hiking, adventure, activism
    Illustration shows the legs of a woman wearing crampons trudging up a snowy hill.

    Fresh Food for Everyone

    Soul Fire Farm is on a mission to eliminate racism in the food system
    By Cara Benson December 19, 2025
    In this story: racial justice, food and drink
    Leah Penniman wears a black top and smiles at the camera while hugging a white-barked tree.

    The Joys of the Path Most Traveled

    One writer rediscovers awe thanks to an old forest friend
    By Cara Benson May 1, 2025
    In this story: nature, Awe, Wonder, Joy
    Illustration shows a woman in a coat with her hands over her heart. Her head blends into the mountain and forest behind her.
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