"I know I need to take this road, but I don’t know where it will go." From rugged trails to daily sketches, Mike Shisler's 3,000-mile ride along the Continental Divide merges breathtaking adventure with his decade-long journey of creating art every day.
A family’s century-old farm trades its beloved lake for a bold conservation effort, blending heritage and innovation to secure its future for generations to come.
“People don't think about pool floats as trash—but buying a new one every year is a massive amount of waste ... "We firmly believe in the intrinsic value of timeless items that are built to last, providing a durable and sustainable alternative to mass-produced, disposable goods."
As ethical sourcing and sustainability take center stage in the gemstone industry, dealers like Kimberly Collins are leading a push for transparency and trust—from mine to market. "The amount of trust you can place in knowing the gemstone you purchase comes from an ethical and reputable seller is priceless."
"Take a map and find the emptiest spot on the map. A place with the fewest roads and fewest towns. In many of these places I found the best fishing spots but you find other wonderful things, too, such as older architecture that is preserved, more untouched natural areas, friendlier people, less franchised retail operations, and some odd regional things. If you are lucky some of these places will have a lost-in-time feel to them. You have to experience it before it’s gone."
Timothy Bauer explains the untamed magic of Wisconsin's Bois Brule River, a rare north-flowing stream that offers paddlers a journey through ancient landscapes, thrilling rapids, and tranquil meadows.
