The Magazine of The Sierra Club
No More Soggy Britches
Biking in the rain doesn't have to be a drag. Here's why.
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Top 10 Environmental Stories of 2017
The bad and the worse . . . plus a bit of good
In this story:
climate change
Prime Places to Partake in Audubon’s Annual Christmas Bird Count
Here’s where to fly for some of winter’s best birding
Sea Cookies
Photographer Joel Sartore proves that some things are not as they appear
In this story:
animals
Adventures in Anthropocene Reading
Sierra editors review six books with “Anthropocene” in the title
ICYMI: Don’t Mess With the Butterfly Center, EPA Sewage Leaks, & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
In this story:
climate change
Holiday Cheer: Drinking Wine Can Be Good for the Environment!
But if you imbibe, make sure you’re enjoying a bottle with a real cork
In this story:
food and drink
Don’t Fence Me In
Can better fences make better neighbors of ranchers and wildlife?
Do Bikes Belong in Wilderness Areas?
No. But hikers and bikers must find a way to come together.
In this story:
biking
Celebrating Latino Heritage Through Protected Places
A report urges protection of culturally significant sites to recognize national history
Coastal Cities Poised to Drown As Sea Levels Rise
According to "Extreme Cities," life is about to change for millions of coastal residents
Bill McKibben's Novel Imagines Life in the Midst of Runaway Climate Change
"Radio Free Vermont" offers a soothing, utopian vision of this hot century
How My Father's Lifetime of Service Inspired Me
Robert Brune taught me the value of understanding the world beyond our own horizons
In this story:
inspiring connections outdoors
The Talking Cure
The Rural Climate Dialogues are democracy at its best
In this story:
climate change
You're Stuck in an Impassable Canyon. Now What?
Our boats flipped, and it was too steep to hike out. So I prayed.
In this story:
survival tips
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Experiences
Need a present in a pinch? Remember, experiences > stuff
In this story:
holidays
Remedial Education: How to Recycle
You're recycling wrong—Mr. Green will show you how
Winter Camping: 10 Tips for Your First Time
Staying warm and comfortable while camping is easier than you think
Fly-Fishing in an Age of Unraveling
The election of a reality-show president drives a writer to crank up his fly-tying vise
In this story:
inspiring connections outdoors
