The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Sound Full of Rainbows
Grateful Dead songs evoke the splendor of the natural world
Joy
Yellowstone in Winter
Guided cross-country skiing from a cozy base camp offers rare wilderness immersion
Five Stories From 2025 Remind Us That Joy and Wonder Still Matter
Tired of doomscrolling and bad news? Here are stories that will leave you feeling inspired, in awe, or just plain happy.
Denali and the Northern Lights: An Alaskan Winter Rail Journey
Wind through snowy boreal forests, spot wildlife, and view North America’s highest peak on the Aurora Winter Train
How to Make Time Stand Still
Start with your local rose garden
Eyes Without a Face
These marine mollusks know how to play peekaboo
The Final Flight of a Queen
An aging bumblebee queen sparked a Facebook post that captured the hearts of millions
The Joys of the Path Most Traveled
One writer rediscovers awe thanks to an old forest friend
What's the Best Way to Feed Backyard Birds?
Turn your yard into an all-inclusive bird resort
We All Need a Little Dose of Joy
Looking for some rays of light? So are we.
