Drift staffer Aidan Carney explores some of the best outlets around UT campus to reconnect with the outdoors- even in just thirty minutes between Zoom meetings.

Holland Jones, Vice President of Whole Earth Provision Co., has done it all. From being raised in the store to now revamping the idea of what it means to be outside, Holland is more than just a businessman: he’s a nature guru.

UT students take to the streets with sleds and snowboards amid winter storm.

Reminiscing on the chilled, refreshing water of Wandaka Musongera’s childhood creek transports him back to his life in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Running through his family’s garden, the creek acted as a sanctuary for his community, a place to unwind when exhausted from a full day of work.

Sustainable consumption will not reverse the effects of climate change overnight, but it allows people to reduce their carbon footprints while voicing demands for sustainable business practices.

This article is the first of a three-part series exploring the Texas Hill Country’s dependence on Medina Lake, a man-made, 8,478 square mile reservoir, and highlighting the importance of the Save Medina Lake project.

Thrift Shopping is an important and vital addition to a sustainable community, learning how to shop in a thoughtful manner can ensure the longevity of this practice

They say if you can surf Texas, you can surf anywhere.

College students live hectic lives, juggling school, work and social obligations. As a result, living sustainably is not always a priority. However, there are many small lifestyle changes college students can make to lessen their impact on the environment.

“I don't want to be entombed in any fashion. Not embalmed and buried in a 'traditional' way. Nor cremated, frozen, resomated (dissolved), or shot into space. A crypt might be ok, but I can't afford it.”

While I continuously complained about the unseasonably warm weather, I was brutally reminded of the burning planet I have no choice but to inherit. 

We can not afford to ignore climate change any longer.

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.

Since parks reopened in April, visitors report few issues with social distancing

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 night spent viewing the construction of Austin.

Hundreds of years after first being encroached upon, the Miakan-Garza band is still adapting to Western coercion.

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.

A summer guide to zero waste hiking and camping.

The second half of an honest look at dirtbagging, vanlife, and the pursuit of authentic adventure.