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‘Before the Spill’
Line 5 is a 65-year-old oil pipeline running across the floor of Lake Michigan—one of the world’s largest freshwater sources—and it’s ready to burst, not for the first time. Before the Spill, from...
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These Surfers Are Taking on U.S. Steel
On a late-summer morning, two surfers pull off their wetsuits in a parking lot in Portage, Indiana, a massive U.S. Steel finishing facility as their backdrop. The beach, managed by Indiana Dunes...
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When Dad's Land Finally Came to Life
I pushed through the screen door of our cabin, worried about what I might find. It was the first fine week of spring 2004, and a warm wind off Lake Michigan gently raked the pollen out of the oak...
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5 Places for a DIY Summer Camp
Summer camp is one of those indelible rites of passage, right up there with the bar mitzvah and getting your driver’s license. That week in a cabin on a lake with a bunch of other kids is formative....
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7 Late Fall Weekend Trips for Under $300
Come fall, summer crowds and peak-season prices become a thing of the past. Take a weekend getaway now and you’ll be treated to lower, off-season rates on lodging, plus empty trails, uncrowded sights,...
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8 Bucket-List Adventures You've Never Heard Of
Yes, paddling the Grand Canyon, skiing the Haute Route, and climbing Half Dome are all legendary missions. You should totally do those things and other notable bucket-list adventures. But they’re...
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Alex Honnold's Foundation Goes to Detroit
Reverend Joan Ross is a radio host and an activist within her Detroit community. She partnered with the Honnold Foundation to equip low-income families with solar panels for their homes. Solar Detroit,...
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'The Inner Coast' Explores Our Vulnerability to Nature
In 1846, Henry David Thoreau ascended Maine’s Mount Katahdin and shouted, in a fit of exuberance, “Who are we? Where are we?” Author Donovan Hohn, in his new collection of essays, The Inner Coast,...
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The Rivers That Come Alive at Night
The hot summer days on northern Michigan’s rivers are a different world than the one that emerges when the sun sets. That’s when the water comes to life. Director RC Cone and Sage Fly Fish give us a...
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How to Vote for the Environment This Year
If you care about being outside—whether that means finding solitude in the Grand Canyon or just having breathable air in your neighborhood—this year’s election is crucial for the protection of...
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15 Ways to Play in the Snow This Year
While you won’t be able to pile into a gondola with randos or share nachos at the lodge, you’ll still be able to make the most of this season. Whether it’s abiding by Covid-19 protocols at a resort,...
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Leaving the Grace of This World
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free from anywhere in the United States at 1-800-273-8255, or text HOME to the...
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Isle Royale National Park Is as Wild as it Gets
62 Parks Traveler started with a simple goal: to visit every U.S. national park. Avid backpacker and public-lands nerd Emily Pennington saved up, built out a tiny van to travel and live in, and hit the...
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Spring Skiing Is in Full Swing at These Resorts
You won’t find spring music festivals and the typical end-of-season festivities at ski resorts this year—the pandemic is still not over, as much as we want it to be—but that doesn’t mean spring skiing...
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8 Once-in-a-Lifetime Backpacking Trips in the U.S.
Whether you’re a veteran backpacker who’s already checked off many long-distance treks or you’re brand new to the idea of carrying everything you need on your back into the wilderness for days, the...
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