An Upstate New York publication dedicated to exploring the connection between humankind and the outdoors — a bond strained throughout the past century and strengthened by a pandemic.

Directions

Personal journeys that prioritize the elements and inclusivity.

Underrepresented on the Road
By Nhari Djan

Your Next Travel Destination Is Written In The Stars
By Meredith Clark

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BLK in the ADK
By Kamal Morgan

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24 Hours in Ithaca, New York
By Emily Ehle

Wë:nítši:yo:h: A Beautiful Day
By Nathan Abrams

Your Guide to Hiking Upstate New York
By Caitlin Johnston, Ben Oleksinski, Sarah Slavin, Isabelle Tavares, and Kaitlyn Tambasco

The Push for Diverse Climbing in New York
By Diana Riojas

Take Me to the River
By Ben Oleksinski

Fresh Air

The intersection of outdoors and mental health.

I Took an Online Wicca 101 Class During the Pandemic. Here’s How It Went.
By Jenna Wirth

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The Importance of Natural Quiet in a Noisy World
By Izzy Bartling

The Wilderness Pill
By Michael Garcia

Enlist Nature to Calm Your Mind
By Blessing Emole

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What My 360-mile Bike Journey on the Erie Canal Taught Me about History, Humanity, and Mental Health
By Patrick McCarthy

How An Afternoon in the Woods Eased My Battle With Anxiety
By Ethan Garcia

Meet the Man Who Named Our Growing Disconnect With Nature
By Jenna Wirth

Backyard

Pursuits that keep nature close and celebrate a green lifestyle.

oakwood cemetery

Live Oaks and Dead Folks: Exploring Oakwood Cemetery and its Loyal Caretakers
By Jonathan Harris and Hanna Martin

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Welcome to The Spot
By Gavin Liddell

My Adventures with a "Quija Board for the Modern Era"
By Madeline Johnson

Don’t Use the F-word When You Talk Disc Golf
By Dominick Pfisterer

This Forest Ranger’s Job Is Not Just a Walk in the Park
By Jade Martes

Where the Wild Newbies Went
By Sarah Slavin

The Improbable Conservation Story of a Polluted Lake, an Endangered Species, and Some Devoted Birders
By Hattie Lindert

6 Upstate NY State Parks for Your Must-Visit List
By Huirong Wang

The Plant Daddy with a Podcast
By Emily Johnson

How the Scenic Drive Home to Vermont Helped Me Find Peace in Leaving
By Hattie Lindert

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Hot on the Rail Trail
By Kaitlyn Tambasco

Grown & Gathered

Invitations to get your hands dirty and consume the earth’s bounty.

The Grape Outdoors
By Vivian Whitney

Welcome to the COVID Rush of Seeds, Weeds & Foraged Leaves
By Vivian Whitney

Your Guide to the Best Ice Cream Scoops, Sprinkles, and Shakes in Upstate
By Owen Mitchell

Upstate New York’s Maple Syrup Business Sticks to Its Roots
By Rachel Rosenthal

The Power of Dirt
By Danielle Clough

Meet the Hops Hunters
By Allison Weis

Erie Canal's Missing Trees
By India Miraglia