Table of Contents
September/October 2008
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Features

Lady Governor - McCain has chosen Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate - hear what Sarah has to say about the environment and the outdoors she loves.
>>>read this article online

In Pursuit of Waste - Annie Leonard’s crusade has spanned 20 years, 30 countries, and tons of garbage.
By Noelle Robbins >>>read this article online

Endangered Encounters - As counterintuitive as it may seem, the survival of certain threatened species might just hinge on ecotourism.
By Sarah Murray >>>read this article online

Second Comings - They say the journey is the destination. Maybe they’re right.
By Mary Catherine O’Connor >>>read this article online

Departments

The Dirt: People, Places, and Things from Our Outdoor World
Governor Sarah Palin chats about Alaska, plus autumn runs, BPA-free water bottles, sandboarding, catching up with Amy Van Dyken, and more >>>read this article online

It’s Personal
Going Deep - How a journey into the Rwandan jungle helped a nervous empty-nester rediscover herself >>>read this article online

Letters from the Divide
Art and the Physical World - Pam Houston explains what writing and the outdoors have to do with each other. >>>read this article online

Love on the Rocks: How I Became My More Perfect Self
I fell in love with Ben and the mountains at the same time. But only one was built to last. >>>read this article online

Whole Health: Turbocharge Your Workout
Your guide to eating for energy >>>read this article online

Yes, You Can: Survive in the Wild World of Budget Travel
Staying savvy and prepared no matter where you are on the map >>>read this article online

Full: Squash, The Superfood
More than just seriously good for you, winter squash is the perfect replacement for all the soon-to-be-fading summer and fall vegetables. >>>read this article online

Fresh from the Field: Get Ready . . . Get Set . . . GO!
It’s your world, runners. Here’s the stuff to inhabit it in and travel gear cool enough to inspire you to plan a trip. >>>read this online

Editorial: The Placebo Effect
What pills can’t fix >>>read this article online