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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.

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BLK in the ADK


Your Guide to Hiking Upstate New York


Take Me to the River

Fresh Air

The intersection of outdoors and mental health.


The Wilderness Pill

Backyard

Pursuits that keep nature close and celebrate a green lifestyle.

oakwood cemetery
Welcome to The Spot

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Hot on the Rail Trail

Grown & Gathered

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


The Grape Outdoors


The Power of Dirt


Meet the Hops Hunters


Erie Canal's Missing Trees