Mud is not just a mix of soil and water ... In a world that's increasingly sanitized, embracing nature—dirt and all—might be exactly what our children's immune systems need to thrive.

As Tesla rushes to fill orders for its long-delayed Cybertruck, some customers are taking delivery of their expensive new trucks only to find surfaces covered in dust, dirt or other grime.

Disciples of Dirt members build a ramp on a trail in the Willamette National Forest on July 5, 2023. Photo courtesy, Peter O’Toole, Disciples of Dirt trail work coordinator.