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The LETO Pool Chaise: A Sustainable Solution for Poolside Luxury
“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."
By KIRBY JAY
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Ethically Sourced is More Than a Buzzword in the Gem and Jewelry Industry
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."
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Fishing-inspired Clothing Fuels Campaign to Build Women’s Confidence
A new campaign is blending the power of fashion with the tranquility of fishing to boost women's confidence and well-being. The Second Catch Collection, a partnership between Rentrayage and TakeMeFishing™, upcycles donated clothing into fishing-inspired garments, encouraging women to discover the holistic benefits of spending time on the water while empowering the next generation of female anglers.
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Nowhere Else to Go: Surrendered and Abandoned Wolfdogs Find Homes at Alberta’s Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
When life’s circumstances forced Kim Renée Coté to surrender her beloved wolfdogs to Alberta’s Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, she joined a growing community of owners grappling with the unique challenges of wolfdog ownership. Faced with the brutal realities of these captivating animals, members of the refuge push through heart-wrenching and often unpredictable bonds to serve as a life-saving sanctuary when wolfdogs have nowhere else to go.
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Preserving the Harvest: A Guide to Storing Dry Goods
The fourth story of our Preserving the Harvest series, here we cover the most effective methods for preserving dry goods.
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DSG Outerwear: Behind the scenes with the company that is revolutionizing outdoor apparel for women
Breaking through decades of male-dominated outdoor apparel, DSG Outerwear is reshaping the narrative for women with a commitment to providing stylish, functional, and inclusive outdoor clothing, from hunting to fishing, designed by women for women.
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Meet Craig Caudill: Master naturalist, best-selling author, and backcountry skills instructor
Discover the extraordinary skills and perspective of Craig Caudill, the unassuming outdoorsman whose deep connection with the wilderness extends beyond survival expertise. As the founder of Nature Reliance School, Caudill imparts not only practical bushcraft and survival skills but also emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship, sharing insights gained from his unique blend of experiential knowledge and formal training as a certified master naturalist.
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Preserving the Harvest: A Food Preservation Series-Freezing
The third topic in our Food Preservation Series, freezing is a popular method that involves lowering the temperature of food items to a point where their metabolic and microbial activities are stopped or significantly slowed.
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Changing the Game: How chef Jason Ellsworth honors the harvest
Jason Ellsworth, a lifelong hunter and wild game chef-for-hire, is doing his best to bust the myths and turn people on to the magic that comes from consuming what hunters harvest in the field.
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Meet Krys Cook: Mother, bowhunter, and outdoor educator
"It is our duty as humans to respect our food, and part of that is knowing where that food is coming from, whether you’re a man or a woman. If I’m going to eat meat, I have to understand where it came from and have a story about it for my kids. Period."
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Preserving the Harvest: A Food Preservation Series-Dehydration
The second topic in our Food Preservation Series, dehydration is a method of removing the moisture content from food items to extend their shelf life and prevent spoilage.
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Preserving the Harvest: A Food Preservation Series-Pressure Canning
The second topic in our Food Preservation Series, pressure canning is a blend of science and art, ensuring that each jar is not just a masterpiece but a guarantee of nourishment and flavor.
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Preserving the Harvest: A Food Preservation Series-Water Bath Canning
Water bath canning is not just a method for preserving food; it's a gateway to a world of satisfaction, self-sufficiency and culinary creativity.
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In Conversation with Jarod K. Anderson, The CryptoNaturalist
"I find nature to be kind of a source of my central philosophy. I find it to be medicinal. I find it to be the foundation of meaning-making in my life."
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Small Lavender Farms: Growing full-circle sustainability through regenerative farming and visitor experiences
As consumers become more aware of the source of their food and the products they buy, so too are they becoming mindful of the source of flowers and crops like lavender and the farming practices used to produce it.
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Chasing the Cheese: The long history of cheese rolling and cheese making in Gloucestershire
There’s something powerful and alluring about capturing a rolling wheel of cheese that makes people travel from other continents just to endure the brutality involved in even having a chance at winning it.
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The Fofana Way: Connecting Families With Outdoor Gear
A conversation with an outdoor gear brand that innovates with products inspired by a passion for the outdoors.
By TODD DAVIS
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Forest Bathing: A proven way to wash away stress
In an age of rampant hustle culture, forest bathing—in all its simplicity—is revolutionary.
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Withstanding the Test of Time: Survival of family-run commercial fishing operators in Door County Wisconsin
These family operations were built on the backbone of hard work fueled by passion and motivation, and that’s just how they approach their survival.
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Friluftsliv: A way of life in North Dakota
While the brutal cold is not everyone’s cup of tea, those who live and play in North Dakota say life here is addicting.