HumaNature

Felicia Friesema and Steve Julian had a “miracle relationship.” They carved out an oasis in the middle of Los Angeles. But then they found themselves facing one of the most fundamental aspects of nature: death.     Click here to see a map of where Steve’s ashes are scattered.   Felicia and Steve’s “oasis” in […]

This episode is about what we do that leaves a mark: the visible impact we leave behind on the country we live in and the countries we visit. Another podcast we admire, She Explores, takes us to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. Listen to more episodes of She Explores at she-explores.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn […]

Marcus Eriksen wanted to draw attention to a problem no one could see. So he sailed into the middle of it.   Learn more about Marcus’ conservation work here:  5Gyres Leap Lab       Source: ReuseThisBag.com   Music Credits Red Shore by Artem Bemba is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License Clay Pawn Shop by Blue Dot […]

Jessi Johnson is a modern-day Artemis. But the perfect shot led her on a heartbreaking odyssey.     Learn more about Jessi’s conservation work here:  artemis.nwf.org  wyomingwildlife.org Music Credits Heliograph by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Attribution License Candlepower by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license The Sun is Scheduled to Come Out Tomorrow by Chris Zabriskie is […]

The paleo diet aims to take nutrition back to the basics—to the way Paleolithic people ate. But prehistoric people didn’t eat boneless chicken breasts and pre-washed baby spring mix. Tory Taylor set out to discover what folks really ate thousands of years ago.   Recipes   Spruce or Fir Bud Tea 1 cup of the […]

It was 2012. Caroline was in love. But then heartbreak washed over her, like the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy.   These photos are all from the night Sandy hit, taken in the middle of 6th Avenue right after lower Manhattan lost power. No traffic, no lights. Featured image by Chris Ford via Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic.

In 2011, Rinker Buck crossed the Oregon Trail — yes, that Oregon Trail — in a covered wagon pulled by a team of mules. He traveled with his brother Nick and a Jack Russell Terrier named Olive Oyl. The journey forced Rinker to confront his greatest fear.  

As we discovered in Episode 35, sometimes grain alcohol is the solution, not the problem. For Sandra Jones, it was a bit of both. Photo by Liz West via Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic

Brian Corliss just wanted to quench his thirst. But on a snowmobile outing, he grabbed the wrong bottle. *Disclaimer: The actions taken in this story do not constitute medical advice. In the case of poisoning, call Poison Control at (800) 222-1222.       Music Credits Lost And Found, Ice Climb, and Trader Ho Hey  […]

In 2017, the Great American Eclipse drew thousands of spectators to otherwise wild and desolate spots in Wyoming. For writer Liberty Lausterer, this was a cause for concern.

Bruce Smith was on a routine helicopter flight in the remote Wind River Mountains. But what goes up must come down…one way or another. Music Credits I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Comfortable Mystery 4 – Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Candlepower by Chris […]

On December 22, 2016, Karen Klein got trapped in a snowstorm near the Grand Canyon. But she pushed through it to save her family.       Music Credits Celeste by Alex Fitch is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. The Theatrical Poster for Poltergeist III by Chris Zabriskie is […]

Maggie had it all: a fine house, a loving family, and a big yard. But she threw it all away for adventure. And when things got bad, she had to use her wits.   Screen grabs from the camera footage of Maggie getting into the University of Wyoming Raccoon Project‘s puzzle box.        […]

For your Thanksgiving podcast binge, here’s a second helping of an older episode. Sophie May grew up in Alaska, spending lots of time outside. But when it came time to explore the wilderness as an adult, she found out she had more to learn.   Bear spray tips Essentials in Bear Country, a breakdown by […]

Aubrey Bertram traveled to East Asia to help animals that had been abused by humans. But a harrowing experience taught her that good intentions might not be enough.     Music Credits Namaste by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Ambiment – The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.