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Climate Change Should Be on Your Ballot
We can not afford to ignore climate change any longer.
Sustainable Living: Out the Door and Down the Street
The workers at Boggy Creek Farm know one thing to be true: seasonal, local produce shopping is the key to a healthy and sustainable life.
Texas State Parks implement COVID-19 policy
Since parks reopened in April, visitors report few issues with social distancing
Outside in Austin
One of the things that makes the City of Austin so interesting is its deep connection to nature. In the middle of an urban metropolis, countless waterways and trails shape the city and influence a culture of embracing the outdoors. Here are some of the most beautiful and uniquely Austin places to visit.
A Texan Band’s Fight to Retain its Identity
Hundreds of years after first being encroached upon, the Miakan-Garza band is still adapting to Western coercion.
Planning the Ideal Post-Quarantine Roadtrip
The quarantine life has been tough on everyone without a doubt. Here are some options to turn those frowns upside down with a good-old fashioned Texas road trip.
On the Road Again
The second half of an honest look at dirtbagging, vanlife, and the pursuit of authentic adventure.
On the Road
An honest look at dirtbagging, vanlife, and the pursuit of authentic adventure.
Is Danger Worth Fearing?
It’s time we stop letting fear stop us from our next big adventure.
Here's Why I Meditate, You Should Try It
Meditation is something that I haven’t always been good at. But it’s something that has helped me though some pretty dark places.
Coping with Corona
UT Students are using this time away from school to find new ways to connect with the great outdoors.
Architecture that Points Outward
Buildings don’t have to be separate from nature — they can strengthen each other.
How to Throw a Zero Waste Party
The first article in a series on being more Zero Waste: this is how to throw a Zero Waste party.
Cover Your Mouth, Not Your Eyes
The pandemic’s silver lining lies in how it can affect the environment.
Not Idaho, But Not Bad
A photo story on how three dudes winged a last second trip around Utah after late March winter storms switched up their plans.
The Mentality Behind the Miles
Everyone knows running requires endurance, but what about the mental fortitude needed to overcome the infamous runner’s mental block?
How I Learned to Love Being Vastly Uncomfortable
What my trip to Pagosa Springs, Colorado taught me about fear and life.