David Johnson returns to his childhood home in Arkansas to see what fracking has changed (and what it hasn’t).
Writing Contest
Winner: A Tale of Two Trails
Hiking the Appalachian Trail has traditionally been viewed as an escape from modern society. But with a new generation of hikers bringing technology into the woods, trail culture is rapidly evolving. Do these changes reflect a more social and accessible trail, or do they threaten the age-old benefits of experiencing the outdoors?
An Ice Rink at 16,000 Feet
When your water is running out because your glacier is disappearing, don’t despair. Make like the Ladakhis and build yourself a new glacier.
Just Enough: Fishing for Happiness in Southern Thailand
In a remote corner of Thailand, a Muslim community draws both sustenance and meaning from the sea. Will overfishing and societal pressures cost the people of Dato their livelihoods?
Wager for Rain
For decades, Southwestern scientists have tried to engineer their way out of a chronic water problem. Are their best solutions any less an act of prayer than a rain dance?