Alberta, it turns out, is emerging as a leader in Indigenous tourism—where Indigenous-led experiences aren’t a side note, but a growing movement backed by provincial investment and real global curiosity.

Jornet is in the midst of his latest endeavor: States of Elevation, a personal project in partnership with his brand NNormal. Described as “a human-powered journey,” the project sees Jornet summiting all 72 14ers—peaks in the western U.S. with elevations of at least 14,000 feet—and connecting them all by foot and bike.

For several weeks each year, Reno’s Rancho San Rafael Park glows with lanterns and light displays during the Dragon Lights Festival. We go behind the scenes to see how it all comes to life.

Remote. Rough roads. No cell service. Even for Canadians, the Yukon can be a daunting place to travel. To the rest of the world, it can seem like something of a secret. Traveling to such an isolated place always entails some adventure–but isn’t that the point?

A story of decades spent in solitary confinement, as told by someone who survived it.

Often called “America’s Best Idea,” the National Park Service has long stood as a testament to democratic values: public lands preserved not for profit, but for people. Today, that idea is under siege.