National Wildlife | Oct 2021
“Pulse of the Heartland” – Grasslands store carbon, cycle nutrients and sustain songbirds and other wildlife—yet less than half of all grasslands remain, and we plow up millions more acres each year. Read more >
Category: Published Stories
Discover | Oct 2021
“How Ketamine Helps Alleviate Depression” – An alternative treatment for mood disorders like depression and anxiety uses one of the only legal psychedelics in the U.S. Researchers still grapple with how exactly it heals the mind. Read more >
Cruising World | September 2021
San Juan Islands Sojourn – A family takes in the cedar trees, sea lions and fluky winds on a charter vacation in the Pacific Northwest. Read more >
Audubon | June 2021
Cutting Trees Gives Sage-Grouse Populations a Boost, Scientists Find – A new study in Oregon shows that removing conifers has helped the imperiled bird’s local numbers grow more quickly. Read more >
Discover | May 2021
The Science Behind Cold Water Plunges – People are plunging into icy water for invigoration and health benefits. Are they onto something? Read more >
BBC Travel | April 2021
The ultra-marathoner who crosses borders – Mike Foote is an ultra-marathon champion who concocts elaborate, human-powered adventures through North America to highlight hot-button issues like climate change and immigration. Read more >
Cruising World | May 2021
“A Path Less Taken” – A young family chooses a different sort of cruising experience when they charter a 21-foot Sea Pearl for a week in the Bahamas’ Exuma Islands. Read more >
Cruising World | May 2018
“Big Sky Sailing” – A canoe outfitted with a sailing rig turned out to be the perfect way for a young family to follow Lewis and Clark’s journey along the Missouri River. Read more >
Science News | Mar 2021
Water for the Dry West [COVER STORY] – Simple fixes revive creeks and help fight drought and wildfires. Read more >
Discover | Mar 2021
Archaeologists Have Found Prehistoric Rock Structures Under the Great Lakes. Learn what the stones tell us about communal hunting patterns of early humans. Read more >
BBC Travel | Feb 2021
“Welcome to Polebridge, one of the US’ last frontiers” – For more than a century, settlers have been drawn to this pioneering town because of the sheer beauty of the surrounding wilderness – but residents worry that may soon change. Read more >
National Geographic | May 2021
The Great Plains prairie needs fire to survive – These ranchers are bringing flames back to the grasslands. Read more >
National Parks | Winter 2021
“Wranglers of the West” – A fully loaded mule train is a rare sight in most parts of the country, but traditional livestock packing is still thriving in Glacier National Park. Read more >
Audubon | Oct 2020
“Another Consequence of Suppressing Wildfire: Trees Are Invading the Prairie” – Left unburned, woody vegetation is crowding out habitat, but proactive landowners are learning to use fire to restore America’s grasslands. Read more >
Farm Progress | Aug 2020
“Ranchers take on cheatgrass fight” – Controlling this invasive weed can protect Western grazing lands. Read more >
Discover | June 2020
“Dads Experience Postpartum Depression, Too” – New fathers face many changes after their child’s birth, and need more support, experts say. Read more >>
Bugle | July 2020
“Thinking Like A Beaver” – Elk suffer when streams and floodplains dry up. So do ranchers who need clean water and lush meadows. Stick by stick and stone by stone, low-tech stream restoration is providing a great boost to wildlife, livestock and people. And the next project is just a weekend’s […]
National Wildlife Federation | May 2020
“Beavers, Trout, and a Changing Climate” – Research seeks to ensure beaver-related stream restoration is a boon rather than a bother for native trout. Read more >
Montana Outdoors | April 2020
“Portrait: Black Cottonwood” – Cottonwoods define the rivers and streams throughout much of Montana. Learn all about their special qualities here.
Discover | Mar 2020
“Food Poisoning Linked to Eating Fish Is on the Rise — Leaving Some Victims With Strange Neurological Effects” | Ciguatera poisoning causes creepy symptoms that go beyond gastrointestinal distress. And unlike E. coli or Salmonella, you can’t kill ciguatera by cooking it. Read more >
REI Co-Op Journal | Feb 2020
“10 Best Snow Games To Play With Kids” – Fun ways to get kids outside, whether you’ve got 2 feet or 2 inches of snow. Read more >
10 Best Snow Games To Play With Kids
From ‘Capture the Flag’ or ‘Tic-Tac-Snow’ to ‘Dodgeball’ and ‘Pin the Nose on the Snowman’, these top 10 snow games are sure to keep you giggling and get you moving.
BEEF | Feb 2020
“Beaver power provides year-long water to Idaho ranch” – Beavers? You read that right. Here’s how four-legged engineers helped restore an Idaho ranch. Read more >
The Washington Post | Jan 2020
“Why more kids are learning and enjoying yoga” – As I stepped on the sharp edge of a Lego buried in our carpet, my temper snapped. “That’s it! I’ve asked you five times to brush your teeth and put away these toys. It’s way past bedtime!” My 5-year-old son looked […]
REI Co-Op Journal | Dec 2019
“Noah Strycker is on a mission to bring birding to the masses” – North America has lost nearly 3 billion total birds over the past 50 years, according to recent research. One birder hopes to change that, in part, by attracting new recruits to his lifelong profession and pastime. Read more >