Millions talk about saving the environment. They list hiking and nature in their bios. But how often do they spend time in the wild? There seems to be a disconnect here. I'm always glad to see friends leave cities for the forest. It's where we belong - poking around, upturning rocks, vaulting logs, hunting for food. This, I'm convinced, is what truly brings us closer to preserving the natural world. ...read more

Millions talk about saving the environment. They list hiking and nature in their bios. But how often do they spend time in the wild? There seems to be a disconnect here. I'm always glad to see friends leave cities for the forest. It's where we belong - poking around, upturning rocks, vaulting logs, hunting for food. This, I'm convinced, is what truly brings us closer to preserving the natural world.