nature

Candice Millard tells the story of Theodore Roosevelt's near-fatal Amazon expedition at age 55, exploring a man whose restless spirit refused to accept an ordinary life.

Robert Macfarlane explores ancient footpaths and maritime routes, showing how walking connects us to place, memory, and the layers of meaning that roads carry through time.

A Sanskrit verse illustrating how even the creator cannot strip the swan of its innate ability to separate milk from water.

John McPhee's portrait of a sparsely populated New Jersey landscape reveals how overlooked places hold surprising significance—including one of America's largest aquifers.

by Robert Macfarlane

Ancient footpaths and their layers of meaning connecting walking with knowing.

by John McPhee

A portrait of New Jersey's Pine Barrens and the massive aquifer beneath.