As outdoor lovers we understand that everything is connected. Weather systems shape the waves and snow we ride and understanding them leads to a better experience. But scientists are proving a level of connectivity that is truly mind blowing. In this animation called, “The Secret Language of Trees”, the narrators elaborate on the large root system that lies beneath these giants…
Something is amiss and we can’t quite put our finger on what. It seems that the further our society progresses, the more disenfranchised we feel. The hyper-connectivity of social media (which has its own potential) leaves us cold and over-informed, saturated with unwanted information and more aware than ever of the injustices of the world.
After last week’s little Native American history lesson (fact or fiction?), our narrator returns to the campsite to a bottle of whiskey and more research into the Chumash tribe. Once again, he isn’t alone for long. Humqaq, part 5 By…
Words by Gregg HaywardPhotos by Ian Kennelly Making a worm bin is fun and easy. It can help you divert a portion of your waste from the landfill while making it into a rich soil amendment called worm compost. Worm…
We continue our occasional series with world traveler and formidable force of positive energy Lindsay Henwood. Here she talks about the exciting and massively isolating aspects of traveling alone, and explains what she learned she was capable of after she…
From the seaside city São Sebastião, Brazilian photographer Marina Goulart de Faria draws inspiration from her coastal surroundings. And it looks like paradise. While trying “to bring more colors, joy and the sea breeze to our daily life,” her photos have…
Johnny and Jess are seasoned travelers and sporadic van-lifers since 2011. Johnny plays in a few bands and Jess does contract work that leaves her the freedom to accompany him on tours. Recently, they started the Rainbow Network to document…
Chris Nelson shares his experience living on the road By Natalie Jacobs Now that there’s a van life hashtag, it feels like people are suddenly purchasing campers, gathering their partners, loading up their surfboards and hitting the road for indefinite…
Ray Collins is based on the south coast of New South Wales, where he works as a coal miner. It’s clear through the movement and pristine coloring of his photographs that the ocean offers a stark and important contrast between…