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A Panther Mom and Three Kittens Just Showed Up North of the River
Trail cameras at Babcock Ranch Preserve caught a Florida panther mom with three kittens — a hopeful sign the big cats are pushing north.
One Saturday, Every Corner of Iowa: A Statewide Trail Work Day
In late September, Iowans fanned out across their state parks and forests for the DNR's annual statewide Volunteer Day, trail tools in hand.
Thirteen Thousand Elk and Counting: Kentucky's Comeback Keeps Getting Bigger
New coverage this month puts Kentucky's restored elk herd at around 13,000 — on land the coal industry left behind.
Texas Just Got a New State Park, and It's Wonderfully Quiet
Post Oak Ridge State Park near Lampasas opened for day use in late September, with new Hill Country trails, scenic overlooks and rare true quiet.
Why a garment-dyed tee feels broken-in before you ever wear it
In Lexington, a Tired Old Pond Is Becoming a Living Stream Again
A Lexington neighborhood is turning a struggling pond back into a natural stream — a small, hopeful win for Kentucky water.
The Best Water in Florida
The best water in Florida comes out of the ground: the springs of the north-central part of the state, clear and cold, all year.
A Golf Course in Northern Kentucky Is Becoming a 225-Acre Park
Kenton County just broke ground on Fox Ridge Park, turning a former golf course into 225 acres of trails, climbing, and open land.
Coast to Coast, the Slow Way: Florida's Cross-State Trail Rides Are Back on the Calendar
Bike Florida's September newsletter lays out a full season of supported rides across the state on the Coast-to-Coast Trail — and anyone can join.
Paddlers Just Finished All 488 Miles of the Ohio River Way — and That's Good News for Ohio
A volunteer crew finished the first thru-paddle of the Ohio River Way since it became a National Water Trail — 488 miles, done in mid-September.
What makes a garment-dyed tee worth keeping? A plain-talk guide to Comfort Colors
The Best Water in Ohio
Where to actually get in, on, or near the water in Ohio, from Lake Erie's islands to the Hocking Hills and the Mohican.
The Best Water in Kentucky
Kentucky's best water starts underground in limestone, then shows up in bourbon, trout streams, houseboat lakes and one very long cave.
The Best Water in Florida Is Not at the Beach
Florida's best water is inland: the springs of the north-central counties, clear enough to read a license plate through twenty feet of it.
Texans Are Building Their Own 1,500-Mile Trail, and It's Actually Happening
The all-volunteer Cross Texas Trail keeps gaining ground — the founder finished the first thru-hike, and new supporters signed on in late August.
Why a garment-dyed tee just gets better the more you wear it
Kentucky in the Summer, and How to Survive It
Kentucky summers are hot, wet-aired, and long. Here is how people who live there actually get through them.
Florida in the Summer: How to Survive It
A practical, honest guide to surviving Florida summers: the storms, the humidity, the parking lots, and the small habits locals swear by.
What Tees Actually Mean to Us
A tee is the most honest garment in America. Here's what we think about before we print one.
Amelia Island Just Got a Little Easier to Explore on Foot or by Bike
Nassau County cut the ribbon on an expanded Amelia Island Parkway Trail in late August — more paved, off-road miles on Florida's northeast barrier ...
How to Be Decent at a Trailhead
Trailhead etiquette in plain terms: where to park, what to do with the dog, and why nobody wants your speaker.
Tailgates, Ranked by What Actually Matters
The game is maybe fifth on the list. Here is the honest order of what makes a tailgate good, from the food on down.
Cryptids, and Why Every State Has One
Every American state has a cryptid because every state has dark woods, bored teenagers, and a story worth retelling.
The Case for the Short Hike
A short hike is a real hike. Most of what people go to the woods for shows up in the first mile, and there's no rule that says you have to keep going.