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Cutting a New Path: José González
Educator José González shares his mission to nurture a lifelong love of nature in Latino children, their families, and their communities.
The Best of All Worlds
Writer Tsh Oxenreider traveled the globe with her husband and three kids for nine months — and learned that shared wanderlust creates stronger bonds at home.
How Much Awe Do You Experience?
Results from a new quiz highlight some key factors that may affect how many sublime moments you feel.
Backpacking 101
Heather Balogh Rochfort shares insights from her new book, Backpacking 101, on planning the ultimate backcountry trip — and 10 essential items to pack.
Seize the Day
Behavioral scientist and adventurer Jon Levy shares his four-stage process for creating an epic experience anywhere.
What to Try Now: Adventure Apps
These four adventure apps cover everything from hiking trails to geocaching to star-gazing.
A Different Lens: Krystle Wright
Adventure photographer Krystle Wright shares her insights on the rewards of risk-taking and the joys of capturing a moment.
Filling the Well: Q&A With Scott Harrison
How bringing clean water to those in need helped Scott Harrison reclaim his life and find greater purpose.
The Ride of Her Life
In 2015, ultra-endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch set out to find the place where her father’s plane was shot down during the Vietnam War and, in the process, found a new purpose.
Are Smartphones Causing Thumb Tendonitis?
As smartphone usage grows, more and more people are finding it to be a pain.
Can Fitness Trackers Help Detect Illness?
Wearable tech might soon be able to predict the onset of everything from the common cold to type 2 diabetes.
Canyoneering and Packrafting in Moab, Utah
Our staff writer takes on a dual-challenge adventure — and finds a new way to explore one of her favorite places.
Turning the Tide: Emily Penn
Eco-advocate Emily Penn is studying ways to solve the challenges facing the earth’s oceans — and learning to better navigate her own life.
5 Tips to a Better Squat
Keep these cues in mind the next time you perform squats.
Mindset Matters
Pessimistic people are more likely to die from heart disease and have a shorter life in general, according to two recent studies.
Expert Answers: What’s the Deal With Cupping?
Despite its new fitness-fad status, cupping has been used for therapeutic purposes for centuries.
Expert Answers: How Low Do I Need to Squat to Get the Full Benefits?
Every body is different, so ideal squatting depth may be affected by factors such as your range of motion, strength, and current or past injuries.
Breathing Space: Jonny Kest
Renowned teacher Jonny Kest shares his insights on the transformative power of yoga.
Closer to the Earth
Ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer shares strategies for cultivating powerful relationships with the land.
Agricultural Pesticides Found in Tap Water. Here’s What To Do.
A widely used class of agricultural pesticides has been found in drinking water, according to a new study. Here’s how to mitigate their presence.