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Intro

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It was hot on the morning of the day my friend Scott tried to kill me and it was even hotter in the afternoon when it became clear he would, despite a great effort, fail. The year was 1993. Scott was an absurdly strong cyclist. He was the first person I knew who had a … Read more

Painting With Soil

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Artist and scientist Karen Vaughan makes luscious watercolors from earth and uses them to reveal the miracles beneath our feet

Recommended Reading

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AJ 29 • Recommended Reading Recommended Reading Nomadic wandering, guerrilla gardening gone wrong, walking across Arizona, and Africa’s thousand-year surf culture By Emily White Issue 29 Compass Lines: Journeys Toward Home John Messick · Porphyry Press · 2023 In between seasonal work (trail building, conservation, a stint in Antarctica), John Messick spent a great deal … Read more

We Must Return to a Simpler Way

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Nearly 30 years ago, Patagonia’s founder argued for a fundamental change in how we do business—and live. Today, his words stand in even higher relief

Three Square

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Based on summer’s bounty from the farm, chef Doug Settle puts together recipes that will bring a smile to any campground