Why America's National Scenic Trails matter more than ever

While thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I walked some five million steps. On the Pacific Crest Trail, six million. On the Continental Divide Trail, just about seven million. But for each, the best step was the first.

5 things everyone should consider when we can fly again

Many dedicated travellers will admit that air travel is their biggest passion, their biggest indulgence - and their biggest ethical blind spot. Even before the coronavirus crisis, it was clear we couldn't keep on travelling as we had been.

Why You Should Write Postcards, Even From Home

The Diary Project A postcard functions outside the language of chats, emails, calls and letters. Aidan Koch is an artist living in the Mojave desert. She is the author of several graphic novels including "Impressions" and "After Nothing Comes." The Diary Project is a weekly visual assignment series produced by Alicia DeSantis, Jennifer Ledbury, Lorne Manly and Josephine Sedgwick.