Favorites from the Archive

Waterfalls, Scenic Overlooks, & the Greatest Lake

A love letter to Minnesota's North Shore

Aug 31 •

Tamaracks, Revisited

Searching for roses in a bog

Jun 1 •

The Value of Public Lands

America's best idea shouldn't be stripped for parts

Mar 9 •

A Brief Ode to Eskers

My favorite glacial landform

Feb 9 •

What We Talk About on Trail

And why those conversations are hard to explain afterwards

Dec 15, 2024 •

Chasing Auroras

And seeking beauty in the darkness

Nov 17, 2024 •

An autumnal walk in Sig's footsteps

Nov 3, 2024 •

Fall Foliage Frenzy

The best time of year to take a hike

Sep 29, 2024 •

Backcountry Fears

Number one: being crushed by a moose

Sep 8, 2024 •

How to be a Maker

Step one: make anything

Aug 18, 2024 •

Fantasy Novels in the Wilderness

The best (and worst) book genres for solo camping

Aug 11, 2024 •

The Idea of Home

When you don't know where to put down roots

Jun 17, 2024 •

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