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Outdoors & Travel || Nature Directory
This is a subdirectory of the HOME | Nature Directory on Substack. This sub-page lists publications that share nature-inspired outdoors and travel writing.
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France
Join me on my quest, via words and photography, to get to know the places I live and travel, from the smallest leaf to the highest mountain pastures. Also plant ecology.
Author’s note: This piece is a love letter to the synergy of living in a place and writing about it, and also gives an overview of my most beloved essays from my first year on Substack.
United States
Author’s note: Here is a good place to start.
United States
Exploring the Chugach Mountains with camera in hand.
Artist’s note: Start here.
United States
Cricklewood is our basecamp nestled in a forest hollow from which we go forth following trails of curiosity.
Author’s note: This year, as I explain in this post, Cricklewood is going on expedition in our nature journals and nurturing a deep connection with the environment through drawing and writing.
Global/feral; Europe presently
Dispatches from the intersection of fiction, nature writing, and empowerment through ancestral skills.
From the author: This is the place to discover what lies behind each of the different tabs on my Substack homepage, a map or guide to the whole.
United States
Artist’s note: This was a joyful midsummer devotion post created after a lovely morning of just that—midsummer devotion.
United States
Stories about People, and Places with a focus on Nature's Wonders and Wisdom
From the author: Whether exploring the mystical depths of a hidden forest, witnessing the breathtaking spectacle of a starlit sky, or simply savoring the gentle rhythm of a babbling brook, "The Earthmonk Journal" inspires readers to slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and rediscover the beauty and wonder that surround us every day.
United Kingdom
A journal of everyday auguries and under-reported miracles
Author’s note: Here are some miracles I found on my doorstep.
United States
I guide people overwhelmed by our always-on world on setting up a slower life they don’t need to escape by restoring Nature to the center of their lives.
From the author: Start here for a short manifesto on why this movement is so critical now.
United States
Reconnecting with nature and ourselves
From the author: This piece is where I cracked into the why of my journey and exploration.
United States
Field Notes by Erik Hogan is an exploration of nature, art, and life, as experienced by a landscape photographer and backpacker pushing himself to experience the raw beauty and power of the wild.
Artist’s note: In this brief post I give insight into what I am trying to do in Field Notes, the impact nature has on me, and how I try to relay that message to the readers and viewers.
United States
A botanically inspired newsletter for plant passionate people.
United States
Florida Native discusses backyard ecology, local history, natural gems, and all things flora and fauna in the Sunshine State.
From the author: Suburban wildlife brings so much awe to our lives and this post captures an avian rivalry in the neighborhood.
Scotland
Moments of tranquility, gifts of attention: visual poems from a fluid place
Artist’s note: Curiosity prompts me to search this place; fluidity calls to me in nature and art. The feelings this can evoke are too precious not to share, and it's wonderful to hear when it resonates.
Ireland and France
Twice monthly newsletters on a mix of wildlife & conservation, sustainable food, art & culture from Wildwood Trust Kent, Ireland and France
From the writer: I have been a teacher and a veterinary nurse; I love all wildlife but am absolutely passionate about cats domestic & wild
United Kingdom; Global
A worldwide gardening club, where we get to explore the world of gardens and gardening.
Note from the writer: The Gardening Mind is aimed at all levels of gardeners, and this post was intended to give ideas to even the newest gardener as well as to inspire those with more experience.
United States
The journals and adventures of a Christian botanical artist
The Netherlands
[About this publication, translated from Dutch]: Weekly newsletter about nature and nature experience. In my newsletter I answer the questions: “How can we return to our wild roots in nature? How do we get back in the primal forest? How do we get rid of our screens?”
From the writer: Start here.
United States
Weaving nature writing, ecology, and philosophy to better understand hope: why we lose it, and how we might regain it.
Author’s note: This post is the best place to start; it explains what Hopecology is and is not, and what I'm aiming to address.
United States
This travel newsletter focuses on nature, history, and culture of places, often showcasing the natural settings of the places I explore.
From the writer: I loved walking in the redwood forests, especially on empty trails, where I felt close to nature, protected in the shadow of the giant trees, and I loved writing this piece since it reminded me of this feeling.
United States
A newsletter about birds and birding in the western U.S.
United Kingdom
Weekly words and photography from adventures and encounters with nature in the Lake District and beyond. Field notes, thoughts on nature connection, slow adventure, foraging and nature knowledge.
From the artist: I think this post sums up the kind of nature based, slow adventures we typically go on and write about. Plus, the light was glorious for the photography.
United States
Like the human body, and the earth's surface, this newsletter is mostly, but not entirely, water.
Author’s suggestion: Start here!
Europe/Global
Moving Mountains is about noticing the small and the slow, living with unpredictability and instability. It is not about overcoming or conquering, but of living with and connecting.
From the author: Start here.
United States
I love to share my flower gardens in Missouri Zone 6b (now 7a), camping, hiking, travels, the great outdoors, photography of the same, digital scrapbooking art, and encourage others to see the little things that bring joy, as well as other topics.
From the artist: My garden journal is here. My travel and photography journal is here.
Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
With a sharp eye for spotting different mushroom species and a passion for exploring their habitats, I offer readers a unique window into the world of mycology.
From the writer: I share a comprehensive overview of Kingdom Fungi and what it means to me. This post is my first and longest one that serves as an intro to mushrooms and my Substack.
Australia
Flower teachings, plant spirit messages, herbal wisdom and connections with nature, land and our mythic place within it.
Writer’s note: I love this post as it’s simple and short but contains the essence of my experience with plants.
[Naturaleya]
Trinidad and Tobago
Ethnobotanical musings about plants and nature in the Caribbean diaspora.
Note from the author: Start here!
United States
Weekly moments of nature connection: photography + stories to inspire you to be curious, be amazed, and then do it again!
From the author: Here’s my welcome post so people can get a feel for what Moments is all about.
Europe and UK
A fortnightly newsletter describing sightings of some of nature's most amazing phenomena and the astronomical, meteorological and ecological causes behind them.
From the author: Here is a good place to start.
United States
An eclectic mix of outdoor topics, from environmental issues to deer hunting to Zen Buddhism and fur trapping in Quebec.
Author’s note: This post showed how excited people are to get outside and be prepared for these adventures.
United States
This is your haven for thoughtful explorations of the moments we often miss.
England
The birds of folklore, mythology, history, and the English countryside.
Author’s suggestion: Start here!
United States
Off-grid desert living with a dash of animistic eco-spiritual philosophizing
Writer’s note: This post shows how animism is deeply interwoven in my life. Living off grid is about more than just being an environmentalist and living independently of centralized systems for me, it's also about connecting intimately with the natural world.
England
Sharing simple beautiful captures of nature and the outdoors through photography and writing.
United States
Where art and outdoor culture come together in Pittsburgh
United States
Notes, thoughts, descriptions, of places I visit in my traveling life.
Artist’s suggestion: Start here for a piece that shows a place of incredible beauty, quiet solitude, unique environment, easy access, and is not a National Park.
United States/Global
Share the joy of our planet's beauty while recognizing the existential threats to the only home we have.
Suggested post: A mix of memories, hiking, travel, nature, history, and fascinating people I have met.
United States
Join me to explore nature and spirit, reconnect with the earth and our love for the planet and the lives we share it with, and heal ourselves along the way; I'm a botanist who has been writing about the nature of life for a long time — 13 books and hundreds of articles and essays.
Note from the author: This post explains my Year of Spiritual Thinking project, a yearlong exploration of spirituality and nature, a personal journey that seems to be really resonating with my audience (thank you, readers!).
Exploring Europe
Indulge in our planet‘s beauty and enjoy calming, heart-warming stories full of eye-candy.
From the scientist: I have a soft spot for living beings others are afraid of, insects, snakes, sharks, spiders, bats. But as a zoologist I am connected to all living beings anyway. Here is a good entry point to find out what my work is all about.
United States
At age 59, I dramatically changed my life by returning to horseback riding. On the back of Jasper, a willing buttercream palomino quarter horse, I ponder our connections to this wild, wide world and share musings and essays on this publication.
From the author: This post details an accident with a horse named Buck, which I follow throughout my journey.
United States and Caribbean
Explore with a liveaboard Sailor the deep blue oceans and the challenges of a Classic Sailing Yacht.
Note from the writer: I live an unusual life with a unique language, unforgettable adventures and unforeseen challenges; best of all, every day is a new view!
United Kingdom
Walking and sketching in the Norfolk countryside as a way to slow down and breathe in nature and the landscape
From the artist: My posts include forays into favourite books, podcasts and poetry or whatever I discover that I think worth sharing; in this post I am strolling beside the river Waveney in late Spring, pausing along the way to sketch and pondering on the ebb and flow of creativity.
United Kingdom
I write about my experiences as a conservation volunteer to highlight the importance of protecting “everyday nature” and discuss some of the threats it faces.
Author’s note: This post in which I discuss the benefits of conservation volunteering for wildlife and people and the impact it has had on me personally is a good introduction to what I write about, and one I particularly enjoyed writing.
United States
Photos of nature locations around North Florida.
From the artist: Start here!
United Kingdom
This Party’s Over contains place writing, personal essays, memoir, environmental writing, nature writing, and a regular country diary.
From the writer: Start here.
United States
Exploring a (real-life) woodland garden, through the lives of the (decidedly fictional) urban wildlife who live there.
Ireland
I write about the culture, history and nature of the countries where I live and travel.
Writer’s note: I like this piece because it focuses on the healing power of nature.
Spain
Shaking off the noise on countryside walks, Pipp began writing on photography shoots in nature. Her book, ‘Sanctuary’ came out in January 2024; a countryside saunter through the seasons, its nature photography inspired by the sparkle of dawn with little text on a gentle self-care theme.
From the artist: I liked the creative touch in this story. It finishes on a cliff hanger which is rare in my stories. Though I have many favourites, the response from other writers to write the next chapter was amazing and fun.
United States
The Weekly Anthropocene offers data-driven independent journalism sharing regular news roundups on climate and biodiversity progress from around the world, plus more in-depth interviews, deep dives, book reviews, travelogues, and more.
Writer’s note: Here’s a collection of all the articles from my 2024 sojourn to India, touching on subjects from Mumbai’s flamingoes to the record Delhi heatwave to human-elephant coexistence to a giant solar farm!
United States
Author’s note: An Ode to The Earth
United States
Rivers, wild things, and reflections from a life of rowing against the current.
United States
Photography and musings on the joy of all things creature-related to share my delight in our wonder-full world; connecting people with nature was the aim of my career as a zoo conservation director and now I'm focused on connecting readers to creatures from all over the world as a freelance conservation writer and photographer.
Note from the writer: After hanging out with a rare avian visitor to the Pacific Northwest, in this post I examined the birding world's obsession for “chasing” birds that wander far from their home ranges.
