Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | Photo by Mike Long

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The Weekend Dispatch


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JUL 1, 2023

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01. Photographer pick: Mike Long

Massif des Écrins in the French Alps. Photo by Mike Long

Mike was introduced to the great outdoors at an early age, and eventually followed in his father’s footsteps as a photographer, mountaineer and environmentalist. 

After acquiring his first reflex camera in the 1990s, Mike embarked on a journey of photographic exploration and hasn’t looked back. Through the lens of his camera, he’s discovered a profound connection to the transient beauty of some of the highest, most remote places in the world, which his photos reflect beautifully. 

Check him out at https://mikelongphotos.com or https://instagram.com/p/CtRtHght3tR!

02. Article pick: Gardening for Beginners: 12 Tips for Growing Your Own Food

Photo by Jonathan Kemper | Unsplash 

One of the benefits of off-the-grid living is the food security (and health) that comes with growing your own food. But gardening can take years to master for many. Whether you’re thinking about living an off-grid lifestyle or just want to grow a few tomatoes, this article has some great suggestions to help you start your journey!

03. Book pick: Searching for Happy Valley

Amidst a world plagued by environmental devastation, illness and mental anxieties, “Searching for Happy Valley: A Modern Quest for Shangri-La” presents a compelling alternative. 

While embarking on a global expedition during her 17-year tenure as a travel writer, author Jane Marshall explored some of the most elevated and unexplored regions across three continents. Amidst her adventures, she stumbled upon concealed valleys, affectionately referred to as "Happy Valleys" by the local inhabitants. Intrigued by their innate happiness, Jane worked to discover the secrets behind the joy of these Indigenous guardians.

Her brand new book takes readers on a transcendent odyssey, unraveling the pursuit of Shangri-La and the wisdom that holds the power to salvage both our planet and ourselves.

04. Video pick: 30 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Waste

Did you know that on average, 99% of the items we buy are discarded within a mere six months of their purchase? This has led to more than 2.12 billion tons of waste discarded wordwide annually. To put this into perspective, envision an endless convoy of trucks circumnavigating the globe 24 times over. 

Many of us can't live completely waste-free, but there are some simple things we can do every day to reduce it. Check out this 15-minute guide for some great tips!

05. Quote of the Week

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”

             — John Muir


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