Will Grant wrote about the Mongol Derby, the world’s hardest horse race, in May 2013.
Will Grant
On the Ground During Cape Town's Water Crisis
Since February 1, everyone in Cape Town has been told to use less than 13.2 gallons of water per day, turn off the taps while brushing their teeth, and flush toilets with gray water collected in...
What Should We Do About Wild Horses?
With his new book, 'Wild Horse Country,' David Philipps is the latest journalist to ride into town on a mustang. And he's come with some new material.
Calamity at Every Turn
To travel the Pony Express, riders had to brave apocalyptic storms, raging rivers, snow-choked mountain passes, and some of the most desolate, beautiful country on earth. To honor the sun-dried...
Your Gear Is Saving American Wool Ranchers
Can Outdoor Apparel Manufacturers Save the American Wool Farmer?
The Best Pet Fitness Trackers
Convinced you’ve got the world’s most active pooch? Prove it with a pet fitness tracker.
Love Tequila? Try These Alternative Spirits, Too
Reports of tequila’s demise may have you worried. These Mexican spirits will help calm your nerves.
‘Unbranded’ Sheds Light on Wild Horse Issues in the West
The adventure documentary tracks four young Texans tasked with leading a group of wild mustangs from Mexico to Canada.
A Personal History of the Hardest-Working Dogs on Earth
It’s tough to beat the ranch dog’s daily grind: They run around all day, swim in water troughs, and, of course, keep the crazy cows in line. Anyone who’s lived with one cannot live without.
A Liar Standing Next to a Hole in the Ground
When we heard head-spinning treasure tales from a legendary prospector named Flint Carter, we organized a full-scale expedition into the mountains near Tucson, Arizona. Following a hand-drawn map,...
Don’t Go Celebrating the Grand Canyon Wolf (Yet)
The large canine wandering Arizona's Kaibab Plateau appears to be a gray wolf from Yellowstone. Which means its future looks pretty grim.
The Cheapest Land in the Country
The Homestead Act of 1862 won't offer land-grabbers any help these days, but with a little resourcefulness and adaptability, you can earn title to acreage cheaper than by way of a real estate agent....
The Only Bird Book You Need
David Sibley, the man who raised the bar on guidebooks, releases a second edition of his best-selling guide to birds.
Mommas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Professional Bull Riders
The PBR is a rotating circuit of bucking bull rodeos that has exploded in popularity in the past ten years. Part of that’s because the added prize money—from $8 million in 2005 to more than $10...
Funding the Hunt for Warlord Joseph Kony
Adventurer Robert Young Pelton thinks he can do what no one else has so far been able to do: Find Joseph Kony, the Ugandan warlord hiding in Central Africa with his ragtag group of abductee child...
Raising the Perfect Dog
How do you prepare a mischievous border collie puppy to be a trustworthy adventure companion? Teach him tolerance, spoil him with affection, and avoid the leash.
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