As we begin the celebration of America’s 250th year, we recall how our encounters with the wild lands of the continent were central to making the country and our national character. The benefits of time spent in wild places await us still. 

I sat down for an interview with Matthew Giambrone, the editor of Hearth & Field magazine, to talk about our nation, nature, and all the blessings of reflecting on both. Find the conversation and Matthew’s wonderful magazine right here.