- Nutrition -
4 Tips for Foraging
By Elizabeth MillardForaging for the first time can be intimidating, but there are many ways to ease into the adventure.
Nature-Outdoor
- Nutrition -
Time to Forage
By Elizabeth MillardTap into your hunter-gatherer roots by learning to find and eat these five wild plants.
- Environmental Health -
9 Ways to Help Pollinators
By Heidi WachterHere are several ways to stem the decline of critical pollinator species.
- Environmental Health -
Why Pollinators Matter
By Heidi WachterPollinators play a critical role in maintaining ecosystems and human food supplies, but several factors are making it harder for them to do so. You can help in many ways.
- Environmental Health -
Kicking Asphalt
By Heidi WachterPavement is ubiquitous in our cities, but its use can harm human health and the environment. Learn about innovative urban designs that may curb the impact of climate change.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Sara Safari (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with human-rights activist and mountaineer Sara Safari to learn how to pursue your biggest ambitions — one step at a time.
- Travel -
Keep Climbing: Sara Safari
By Heidi WachterHuman-rights activist and author Sara Safari hopes her unexpected journey from engineer to mountaineer will inspire others to reach for their wildest dreams.
- Travel -
From the Edge
By Yvon ChouinardPatagonia founder Yvon Chouinard shares the wisdom of playing, working, and living simply.
- Travel -
Happy Trails
By Laurel KallenbachColorado's mountain dude ranches are dandy places to make four-legged friends - and reconnect with your own free spirit.
- Environmental Health -
Make Your Own Pumpkin Bird Feeder
By Kaelyn RileyTurn your favorite autumnal gourd into a feast for your feathered friends.
- video -
The Walk-Strong Workout (Video)
By Experience Life StaffAdd these body-weight strength moves to your next walk to energize your workout and challenge your body.
- Sports/Recreation -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Never Say Never
By Maggie Fazeli FardA one-day, 27-mile through-hike teaches our fitness editor about what it means to push her body and mind beyond perceived limits.
- Sports/Recreation -
Why Rock-Climbing Can Sharpen Your Mind and Improve Creativity
By Sarah Tuff DunnClimbing does more than simply strengthen your body and help you explore new places.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Up Your Mountain-Biking Game
By Michael DregniDial in your mountain biking with specialized training for the ups and downs of the trail.
- Travel -
Let’s Go Someplace Quiet
By Heidi WachterA project documenting the remotest spots in all 50 states highlights the effects of development on the environment and human health.
- Honestly, Dara -
Awake in the Wild
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlCan outdoor cooking reinvigorate our screen-numbed senses?
- Fitness Tips -
What Are the Benefits of Walking With Trekking Poles?
By Jon SpaydeThe hiking community is divided on the potential benefits of trekking poles. Our expert weighs in.
- Environmental Health -
How to Be a Citizen Scientist
By Elizabeth MillardParticipating in research projects can connect you with nature, fight climate change, and strengthen your community.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Eduardo Garcia (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with chef and outdoorsman Eduardo Garcia and learn how losing his hand taught him to appreciate life even more.
- Workouts -
Partner Workouts
By Andrew HeffernanGrab a pal and head outside to tackle this built-for-two routine.
- Travel -
Campfire Cuisine
By Kaelyn RileyYes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.