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To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android . The fifth season of the hit show ''Yellowstone'' premiered on the [...]

In late April, Jim Richerson, the chief executive officer of the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center in Pueblo, Colo., emailed Blake Fontenay, the editorial-pages editor at the town's [...]

Vaillant repeatedly frames the fire in explosive or biblical terms and the subsequent effort to save Fort McMurray as a war, with firefighters pitted against the flames. McGrath's troubling story doesn't end there, and it alone might have been enough to anchor the narrative - as might the experiences of the firefighters who courageously fought the blaze when, as Vaillant beautifully writes, "even the ravens had fled." REVIEWS Edited by Amy Brady NONFICTION In May 2016 a wildfire started near Fort McMurray, the boomtown built around the oil sands in Alberta, Canada. [Extracted from the article]

Starting at noon on Feb. 23, the town of Arlee, Mont., evacuated. Most of its 600-odd residents drove 70 miles south through Missoula and then into the Bitterroot Valley, a [...]

BY LIBERAL ESTIMATES, we've explored about 5 percent of the seas, and nearly all of that in the first 1,000 feet. That's the familiar blue part, penetrated by sunlight, home [...]

THREE KEY FACTS 1 The High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program [HAARP] is used to study one of the outermost Layers of the atmosphere, the ionosphere, 2 It could yield better [...]

The article discusses antler collections and the antler industry. Topics include adult male elk grow antlers from April to August and shed off as the breeding season ends; the antlers are collected and sold creating it to become a multibillion dollar industry; the antlers are used for medicinal purposes and as show pieces.

'Here they come,'' said the security guard, mopping sweat from his brow. He was tall and bald but not imposing, and he worried that the searing heat would lead to [...]

Byline: BY Abe Streep PHOTOGRAPHS BY Guy Martin CRISIS AND OPPORTUNITY Virtual reality can transport viewers into disaster zones. Now one startup is building a business out of capturing the [...]

The article offers information on the Pueblo Economic Development Corp. (PEDCO) which aims on promoting new businesses in Pueblo, Colorado. It presents views of publisher John Rodriguez on economic conditions of the town. It highlights his efforts in gaining public funding for economic development of the town through the newspaper "Pueblo Pulp." It also reports on a proposal sent by Rodriguez to city council president Dennis Flores on funding to local media.

Some of the best chile peppers in the world are grown in Hatch, N.M., about four hours south of Santa Fe, which bills itself as the Chile Capital of the [...]

In Search of the Tonguegasm By Nathaniel Rich The first stage of Sichuan addiction -- experimentation -- is brief and violent. You either get out immediately, vanquished and penitent, or [...]

The article presents information on how a Syrian refugee named Jaber Abdullah went to live with his family in the state of Montana in the year 2017. Abdullah wanted his two sons to grow up in the U.S. and make use of opportunities which the country provides. The author says that anti-immigrant sentiment has become part of Montana politics.

IMAGINE A CAR veering off a lonely mountain road and tumbling down the embankment. Minutes later, a sleek aircraft zooms in quietly at 230 miles an hour, tilts its wings [...]

The article presents the author's views about the health benefits of recreational programs to improve health and promote the quality of life. Topics mentioned include the concept of climbing and writing with friends, the adventures and mishaps of the young American climbers and being a cancer patient.

The article discusses clothing company Patagonia Inc.'s objection against the Bears Ears National Monument on acquiring public lands. Topics include information on Patagonia's chief executive officer Rose Marcario's interaction with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and the employees being narrated about in Chouinard's stories from the past.

The article discusses how Prineville, Oregon, has transformed from a livestock city and timber town to recreational hub of mountain bikers and craft brewers. It is noted that the place was poised to become one more rural victim of technology, globalization and regulation. It is noted that Prineville is now the center of various firms Apple, Facebook, and other big outfits.

A first person narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of trekking Mount Everest in Nepal.

The article discusses the conflict between privately-owned coal producer Peabody Energy and county treasurer Brita Horn of Routt County, Colorado. Topics covered include the bankruptcy case filed by Peabody Energy in June 2016, why Horn rejected Peabody Energy's payment in August 2016, and why coal energy is no longer considered as an economic mainstay in Routt County, Colorado. It also discusses how the emergence of natural gas and renewable energy affected the U.S. economy.

Rewilding the West. Restoration in a Prairie Landscape By Richard Manning. University of California Press. The northern Montana prairie is not exactly inviting: It gets only 10 inches of rain [...]

The Well-Dressed Ape: A Natural History of Myself By Hannah Holmes. Random House. $25. It's no secret that humans like to behave badly. But why? In this examination of man [...]

The article discusses the efforts of the charity the Dzi Foundation to deliver long-term aid to people affected by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. The firm's focus is to meet the stated needs of small groups of aid recipients over time. Details on political conditions in Nepal and on the challenges involved in delivering fuel and other supplies to the country's villages are presented. Topics include Ben Ayers, the Dzi Foundation's Nepal director, and other non-governmental organizations (NGO) active in Nepal.

The article discusses the highlights of a grassroots sailing race, in which participants are required to pilot a boat 750 miles from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska. Topics mentioned include how the event materialized by means of crowdfunding and online networking, the huge impact of the Facebook post of adventurer Colin Angus on its success, and the capsizings and rescues that happened in the event. A map showing the event's route is also presented.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of recovery of his stolen violin from a con man in Portland, Oregon.

The article features the environmental nonprofit Greenpeace, along with members Radu Dumitrascu, Wolfgang Sadik and Kumi Naidoo. Focus is given on the Nazca fiasco in which Greenpeace activists laid out banners to the historic Nazca lines in Peru meant to reach government representatives who are participating in a United Nation climate change conference in December 2014. Also discussed is the effort of Naido as the executive director of Greenpeace, to restore its reputation after the event.

The article discusses essentials of changing careers, including factors to consider before rebooting a career including identifying the problems with the current work, researching skills and experience needed for the desired new job and places to search for that new work. Also mentioned are the growing importance of a person's online presence on social networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook and the help extended by having a great social network.

The article offers tips on how to ensure good health and safety when travelling by plane. Among the suggestions are using the website Hopper.com to search for lower fares, utilizing the U.S. Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) precheck program to facilitate security checking, and accessing the Global Entry, which is recommended for frequent flyers. It also recommends taking the premium economy category in order to get more room, among others.

The article evaluates several products including the Heritage madras shirt from Banana Republic Inc. and the Link chronograph from Tag Heuer SA and presents views of Ben Lavely, chief operating officer at the retail firm Best Made Co., regarding field trips.

The article focuses on the strategy of Tim DeChristopher in drawing the attention of President Obama on the need to reduce the amount of emissions to prevent the collapse of the industrial civilization in the U.S. DeChristopher hoped to energize climate protest with nonviolent tactics including going to jail for monkey-wrenching an oil-and-gas-lease auction in Utah. It mentions that DeChristopher is considered a hero, punk and a martyr by his supporters.

This essay presents the new sound created by bluegrass musician Rushad Eggleston. It details the changes created by Eggleston in the tonal range and melodic lines of a cello which he delivered with virtuosity on main stages and informal jams. The author has included the perspective of program director Matt Glaser that Rushad has figured out a way to create a bluegrass and jazz language on a cello.

The article discusses the trip of the Nature Conservancy (TNC) lead scientist M. Sanjayan in North Africa to finalize a deal with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. It states that he is responsible for scouting Sarara, a satellite of Lewa. It mentions that his presence at Sarara was a personal triumph as he helped start the Lewa deal years ago. It says that he is not the most powerful person in TNC, but no one has been as determined as him in connecting people's welfare and wild life protection.

The article offers ways and techniques on how athletes can recover from a persistent injury. It relates the author's experience on how he had recovered from a sports injury through a disciplined physical therapy and resting. It also offers six steps to relieve athletic pain which include staying active and asking assistance from a physical therapist. Moreover, it suggests that alternative pain treatment like ibuprofen must be used properly for effective outcome.

The article reviews the film "The River Why," directed by Matt Leutwyler, starring Zach Gilford and William Hurt.

The article offers information on Jim Richerson chief executive officer of the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center in Pueblo, Colorado, emailed Blake Fontenay, the editorial-pages editor at the town's newspaper and discussed the happenings at the Arts Center, which had temporarily closed and laid off most of its staff because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The article focuses on the Yosemite Valley, California on which a documentary titled "Valley Uprising" was released by Sender Films, of Boulder, Colorado in 2014, the year which also marks the 150th anniversary of the Valley. Topics discussed include the difference between the film "Dogtown and Z-Boys," and "Valley Uprising," the reconstruct the epic battle between climbers Royal Robbins and Warren Harding, and featruing of climber Dean Potter in the documentary.

The article reflects on the return of white sharks to the waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts citing an incident wherein Dave Lamoureux, a 45-year-old titanium businessman, was followed by the shark which was longer than his 12-foot kayak. It informs that though residents of Cape Cod have welcomed the sharks, but the good vibes can fade quickly after a fatal attack.

The article discusses the increase in the trend of indoor climbing. Gyms with indoor climbing in various places of the U.S. are mentioned including Atlanta in Georgia, Montreal in Quebec and Seattle in Washington. As per managing director for Adidas Outdoors Greg Thomas, around 1000 people are indulging in the climbing sport each day.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of playing baseball with convicted felons at San Quentin State Prison in California.

The article offers the author's insights on the issue over the eagerness of environmental groups to collaborate with major oil firms such as the BP America Inc. The author relates the Freedom to Roam, which is a union of non-governmental organizations, businesses, and government agencies, established by vice-president Rick Ridgeway of Patagonia Inc. whose aim is to preserve wildlife. He also mentions the oil spills and other accidents caused by risky offshore drilling projects by BP.

The article discusses the routine of the Congolese refugee, Ruhatijuru Sebatutsi, a meat cutter at the poultry manufacturers SugarCreek and emphasizes on the employment of refugees by the company in Ohio.