- Personal Development -
Passion Projects
By Heidi WachterThru-hiking changed Andy Laub's career — and his life. His films inspire others to undertake this important rite of passage.
National Geographic
- Sports/Recreation -
A Different Lens: Krystle Wright
By Heidi WachterAdventure photographer Krystle Wright shares her insights on the rewards of risk-taking and the joys of capturing a moment.
- Travel -
The Mindful Adventurer: Jimmy Chin
By Maggie Fazeli FardMountaineer-turned-filmmaker Jimmy Chin talks about the value of courage over fearlessness and the parallels of life above and below the clouds.
DIY Wizard: Brian Brushwood
By Heidi WachterComedian and magician Brian Brushwood shares his thoughts on how using scientific hacks can improve your health and fitness.
- Aging -
The Big Picture: 5 Fundamentals of Lifetime Health
By Kristin OhlsonDiscover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.
- Community -
Four Happy Places
By Courtney HelgoeFor as little as these locations have in common, they share one delightful trait: Their residents rate among the happiest in the world. Find out what they know, and what they can teach the rest of us, about living well.
- Environmental Health -
Green Turns Blue
By Pilar GerasimoThe concept of a Blue Issue came to us courtesy of Alexandra Cousteau (granddaughter of marine legend Jacques Cousteau), who was the cover subject of our “Get Into Nature” issue back in June 2009. She proposed the idea during the course of our photo shoot, and we were instantly sold.
The World Is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean’s Are One
By Sylvia EarleOn the necessity of treating our oceans with respect, sooner rather than later.
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Behind the Scenes With DogTown Star John Garcia (Video)
By Experience Life StaffJohn Garcia has always been a dog person, and at the cover shoot for the October 2009 issue of Experience Life, the celebrated dog trainer and star of National Geographic Channel's DogTown series talks about the impact his four-legged friends have had on him throughout his life. He also explains the mission of Utah's Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and discusses what we can learn from man's best friend.
- Environmental Health -
A Legacy in Blue: Alexandra Cousteau
By Jamie MartinAlexandra Cousteau continues her legendary family’s work with an eye toward protecting and conserving our most endangered ecosystems.