Volcanic Mountains

Hiking Heaven: 7 Breathtaking Trails in Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks

Standing at the base of Arizona's highest peaks, I couldn't help but view the San Francisco Peaks through both my climber's and anthropologist's lenses. These volcanic mountains aren't just a playground for outdoor enthusiasts—they're sacred to at least 13 Indigenous...

Volcanic Wonders: Mountain Trekking from East Timor to Komodo Island

The correlation between volcanic activity and textile pattern development across Southeast Asian cultures has fascinated me for years. When my research algorithm identified unique pattern similarities between East Timorese and Komodo Island textiles, I knew I needed to experience these...