FEATURES
In Thoreau's Wake
Tracing a 5,000-year-old water trail through Maine's North Woods.
STEVE JERMANOK
Swimming With Canoes
How to capsize for fun and safety.
JOHN MCPHEE
The Longest Haul
Two fishing buddies float a newly restored Montana River—but what have they done with the governor?
BRIAN KEVIN
Against the Flow
River surfing's tattooed evangelist.
PETER FRICK-WRIGHT
Cattail Commute
Duckless duck hunts—it only matters if you're keeping score.
JEFF GALBRAITH
Above the City of Angels
Angelenos share the San Gabriel Mountains with miners, nudists, anglers, and the occasional murderer.
BRENDAN BUHLER
Addicts and Enablers
Don't be fooled by all those Mongolian windmills; China has a jones for dirty coal, and Australia has the goods.
ADAM MINTER AND GUY PEARSE
Slide show: See more photos from award-winning photographer Michael Hall.
Map: Who's Using, Who's Supplying
DEPARTMENTS
Spout
Mr. Pope's wild ride
Create
Hope: a five-step plan
Enjoy
º Ecofriendly garden gadgets
º Alicia Silverstone, supervegan
º Fake meat: a carnivore's guide
Ask
Mr. Green on home solar and tree slaughter
Survive
A kayaker gets sucked under a fallen tree. Now what?
Explore
Antelope Island, Utah
Escape
A romantic jungle getaway—with apes
Ponder
Supping with sea lions