With Lake Mead drying up due to drought and climate change, the famous desert reservoir is revealing grisly secrets from the past, including the remains of people thought to be victims of Las Vegas foul play. Mark Sundeen hits Nevada for a freewheeling exploration of dark deeds, a rapidly unfolding apocalypse, and a parched future that will dramatically affect the entire American Southwest.
Park officials believe the 31-year-old succumbed to hypothermia
New changes to the Palisades Tahoe trail map better reflect the difficulty of the terrain
A global leader in energy innovation, Jackery is building a more sustainable future with affordable solar power that goes anywhere
Score some of the best prices of the year on some of our favorite gear
The case for modifying a cheap commuter bike instead of buying the newest, fanciest ride
Score some of the best prices of the year on some of our favorite gear
A campground located along the Bright Angel Trail will be called Havasupai Gardens following a government decision
Langland is in the new film ‘Fleeting Time,’ which captures epic snowboarding from around the world
Our hiking columnist knows firsthand that buying gifts for the hiker in your life can induce anxiety. These affordable finds from independent companies can’t miss.
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Join Outside+ See AllWhen vast gas reserves were discovered off the idyllic coast of northern Mozambique, a crew of roughnecks flew in from around the world to make their fortunes. But in March 2021, Islamist rebels attacked, and the foreigners and thousands of Mozambicans were abandoned. Two hundred holed up at the Amarula Lodge, where the expats faced a choice: save themselves, or risk it all to save everyone. As oil and gas fuel a new war in Europe, Alex Perry pieces together, shot by shot, a stunning morality tale for the global economy.
We rallied 441 testers and 1,300 products across every category of winter gear. After more than 7,500 miles and 830,000 vertical feet, we landed on 500 pieces that stood out for skiing, snowboarding, running, climbing, hiking, and more.
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A longtime resident of the Southwest shares her favorite ways to see this region’s geological wonders, surreal sunsets, and wide-open spaces
Whether you're warming up after a day on the slopes or filling a flask for the pumpkin patch, we've got your drinking needs covered
Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on the Great Outdoors Music Debate
Once thought to be basically immortal, giant sequoias are dying in droves as fires burn bigger, hotter, and longer than at any other point in human history. Protecting them is possible, but managing western woods is a Pandora’s box of tough choices.
This four-season, ultralight truck camper is designed to go anywhere, anytime
In this episode of the 101, Bryan Rogala reviews a SkinnyGuy camper. This fully-featured, pop-up truck camper is one of the most unique lightweight truck-based campers on the market.
Richard Carr was halfway across the Pacific, alone on a yacht, when he began sending frantic alerts that he was being kidnapped by pirates
We’re not putting our heads in the sand. But there are reasons to be hopeful and things everyone can do in the face of unprecedented change.
