Sierra magazine is the modern, award-winning version of the Sierra Club Bulletin, which began in 1893, one year after the organization's founding.
Sierra is dedicated to stories about exploring, protecting, and living in harmony with the natural world, featuring everything from climate change reporting to environmental book reviews to profiles of local changemakers.
Curious what other Sierra Club supporters like you read in 2025, friend? Keep reading to see our three most popular articles from this year.
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Orcas Find New Prey in the Arctic
Authored by Ian Rose, photo by Ron Sanford.
Killer whales are the ultimate marine predator. Even the great white shark is no match for the intelligence and power of an orca. They patrol every ocean on Earth, and no prey species is too large or too fierce for them. But until recently, they faced one limit: the high Arctic. Sea ice blocked narrow entries to both the east and west coasts of the North American Arctic, forming a barrier between these perfect predators and whole habitats rich in potential prey. But as climate change warms the Arctic faster than any other region of the planet, that ice is retreating fast.
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How to Create a Garden for Pollinators
Authored and photographed by Anne Readel.
With climate change accelerating and biodiversity declining, it's easy to feel powerless. However, just beyond your doorstep lies an opportunity to make a real difference -- your yard. Even a small patch of native habitat can provide food and shelter for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while helping you reconnect with nature. To help you get started, we spoke with two experts who offer practical advice for creating a pollinator garden, and their insights shape every step of this guide.
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The Appalachian Trail's First Female Solo Hiker Started a Hiking Legacy
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Authored by Olivia Young, photo courtesy of Maureen Gatewood and Caitlin Edwards.
Maureen Gatewood and Caitlin Edwards have section-hiked more than 150 miles of Ohio's 1,440-mile Buckeye Trail together. They've followed the footpath into sandstone gorges, over oak- and hickory-cloaked hills, past recess caves 90 feet high, and alongside cliffs that send creek water plunging into pools below. To anyone who finds them in the backcountry, they are a sweet mother-daughter duo out for a walk. But privately, they belong to hiking royalty...
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