Category: outdoors

America’s Outdoor Awakening, Thanks to MeatEater’s Approach to the Movement

Commentary BOZEMAN, Montana—Steven Rinella has a very hard time sitting still. This is not just an observation. It is, he says, what makes him who he is. “I was born with this wanderlust to move, constantly, as far as I could. It’s more than I have a very hard time holding still: I like to…


The Last Frontiersman

Roland Welker is as tough as they come. He’s a bushman, fur trapper, big game guide, logger, and survivalist who spends months at a time alone, deep in the wilderness of the western Bush region of Alaska. His tough exterior is evidenced in the dirt embedded deep in his fingertips, his raspy yet animated voice,…


Building Childhood Dreams

Few structures evoke the nostalgia of childhood like the treehouse. As a child, one of my best friends had a treehouse, six feet up the oak tree in her yard, complete with a rope swing and a trapdoor. I lived for afternoons there, sipping lemonade and munching on pretzel sticks within the walls of her…


Into The Wild: California’s National Parks Brace for Record Year

Crowds of post-pandemic travelers are flocking to California’s national parks in record numbers. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, sitting on 865,964 acres of Giant Sequoia forest, is reportedly on track to break records in both visitation and search and rescues. “We’re definitely seeing an increase in visitation compared to [2019].” Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks spokesperson Sintia Kawasaki-Yee told…


Incorporating bonfires in your outside sanctuary

Tips and suggestions on creating the best fire space in your garden for both rural and urban settings, and what you need to know about certain recreational fire laws. Something about those orange, yellow, and red flames fanning themselves into a fluster of fiery embers, flowing off into other areas of the night, or day,…


Reduce Your Anxiety, Depression With an Outdoor Lifestyle

While more than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders, the stresses of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic have boosted anxiety and depression to a crisis level. Meanwhile, finding effective ways to treat mental health issues is critical for long-term success in managing these conditions. Engaging With Nature While mental illness has been stigmatized, that stigma…


A Kitchen Container Garden Can Get Your Family to Eat More Vegetables

Want your children to eat their vegetables? Without a doubt, the best way to get a child to eat a vegetable is to have them grow it. That one-on-one experience is inspiring to see as a child learns about beauty, food, and patience when learning how to grow for themselves. Having a small kitchen or…