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From the most iconic national park to the newest national monument, much of America’s 640 million acres of public land is under siege. Here are the most endangered places, what we stand to lose, and our best chances for saving them.
The year’s best member-exclusive discount is finally here.
These four easy modifications might help you finally enjoy this universally hated exercise.
From an ultralight pack to an ultra-organized gear box, here’s the 2026 spring/summer gear I previewed at a recent outdoor trade show.
After completing a mind-boggling ascent in British Columbia, the 22-year-old is no longer the climber of the future—his time is now.
Six separate rescues in just two days kept Nevada search-and-rescue teams busy. Here’s what the experts say went wrong—and what hikers often underestimate about this Mojave Desert landscape.
Despite a government shutdown and reports of chaos, one California national park saw more than 4.2 million visitors last year.
Where to go, what to see, and how to document astronomical events this year.
Capturing the Milky Way doesn't require thousands of dollars in gear. Here is my simple guide to using your smartphone—or camera—and the dark sky to take professional-quality photos.
From a total solar eclipse to "star-beds" on an African safari, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for travel. These are the destinations I’m watching for the most spectacular views on Earth.
With off-road grip and durability, this all-new version of a long-time favorite makes it easy to transition into trail running
From stargazing to aurora hunting, travelers are chasing an increasingly rare resource: natural night.
New research suggests that spending just two minutes looking at a scenic view can significantly boost your mood and contentment. Here’s why small moments of “awe” are so powerful for your mental health.
Forget what you heard. The best way to stay cool in the sun is actually to put more clothes on.
After losing his leg in the country's 2010 earthquake, Ralf Etienne has become the first Haitian Winter Paralympian, and the first Caribbean standing Para-alpine skier in the history of the Games.
In a time of national tension, the world’s largest gathering of Black skiers is finding power in the powder. This year’s summit wasn't just a ski trip—it was a defiant, unapologetic celebration of resilience and Black excellence.
From Outside contributor Tim Neville’s award-winning story of living in total darkness for 82 hours in a dark cave, to Pam Houston’s tale of the mental health benefits of Icelandic horses, these stories will give your tired eyes a break and remind you of the power of travel.
Harder isn’t always better for interval training, according to a new study.
Many athletes rely on ultraprocessed foods for better performance, but how do they really impact your health? A former world champion triathlete and nutrition expert weighs in.
From surviving 700 days in the Arctic to the first woman to brave the English Channel, these audio stories profile the trailblazers who defied the odds to shape the world.
At the southernmost tip of South America lies a 400,000-acre wilderness once considered too desolate to survive. Now, a massive new national park will finally invite the public to see the edge of the world.
We attended a screening of the new Netflix documentary ‘The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson’ at the SXSW festival in Austin.
With Outside's new text-to-speech audio feature, our top adventure stories are much easier to listen to on the go. Hear your favorite Outside classics, daring rescue stories, and breaking news while you get outside—where we all know you would prefer to be anyway.
For the first time in months, many Americans woke up ahead of the weekend to an absolute dumping of snow. Outside spoke with two meteorologists to find out who is going to get the most snow where.
The National Park Service has released its latest visitation numbers. The country’s most popular national park drew more than twice as many visitors as the second most visited. In contrast, some parks welcomed only a few thousand visitors over the entire year.
This old-school brewer is perfect for coffee lovers on the go.
We've put together a playlist of our most popular research-backed and expert-approved stories on healthy aging. You can listen to them anytime, anywhere.
We used Outside's new text-to-speech feature to create a playlist featuring our favorite gear stories of all-time.
High-performance apparel that comes with access to more than 80 resorts worldwide? Helly Hansen just made shopping so easy.
When this California fire department got called on for backcountry rescues, just reaching those in need was a challenge. Until now.
After years of teasing, Rivian finally revealed the R2—a smaller, lighter, and far more affordable electric SUV built for dirt roads, surfboards, and weekend escape plans.
Death Valley National Park isn't the only place to catch this year's rare botanical phenomenon. Here are five other sites worth visiting.
After carving names into Michigan's iconic cliffs and taking 100 pounds of rocks, a group of visitors are now banished from the sandstone lakeshore for a year.
In Japan, the practice of coffin-lying aims to help people enter a meditative state in a decked-out coffin. Plus, therapists suggest ways to mimic the trend at home if you don't, you know, have a spare coffin lying around.
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Health officials are alerting visitors to potential exposure after a vaccinated adult tested positive. Here is the timeline and what travelers need to know.
After a life-altering accident changed everything, Katie Verderber defied the odds to reach the Paralympics in record time. Her journey reveals the surprising reality of recovery and the resilience of the human spirit.
After two decades away from the slopes, I've decided that smaller hills and lower stakes are surprisingly rewarding.
Massive lava fountains at Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea led officials to close portions of the park. Just a few months prior, another eruption sent debris and lava straight into an observation camera. Here's what the scene looked like from the ground.
Nathan Martin is a 36-year-old substitute teacher and high school coach from Michigan. On Sunday, he became the L.A. Marathon champion in the closest finish in race history. Save the clip.
Recent findings challenge long-held assumptions about injury risk. A running coach offers tips to run more safely.
From snowy dog walks to hitting the hot tub, these après boots and slippers keep me warm and comfy.
The 'Mountains on the Moon' Director on why he never shies away from doing the hard thing
A newly published database includes hundreds of plaques, signs and pamphlets the National Park Service has flagged for review. Topics, including indigenous histories and pollution, now face potential removal.
A group of Texas border sheriffs wrote a letter of opposition in response to a proposed wall through Big Bend National Park. Big Bend represents just one portion of the nearly 2,000-mile wall slated to extend across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Rescue crews in Siskiyou County, California rescued two budding alpinists, age 19 and 20, after they had an emergency on the legendary volcano
Several of the Grand Canyon’s most popular trails remain closed after devastating wildfires tore through the park. Here’s what local guides say you can expect in 2026.
After a well-known California surfer was killed in a violent home invasion, travelers are questioning if the “pura vida" paradise is still the safe haven it’s long been considered. We talk to Costa Rican travel experts about what travelers should know.
This versatile headlamp fits plenty of power—and features—in a small package
Go somewhere that confuses your algorithm. Test a hypothesis about yourself that you've been too comfortable to examine.
Spearfisher and free diver Kimi Werner descends more than 100 feet on a single breath. Her new cookbook traces how a life in the ocean shaped the way she hunts, cooks, and feeds her family.
From ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Oscar winner Charlize Theron has built a legacy on punishing physicality. In her new survival thriller ‘Apex,’ she ups the ante as a climber hunted by a human predator, ditching stunt doubles to scale rock barefoot. She opens up about raw feet, the thin line between brave and reckless, and why misery makes for the best movies.
Washington skier Michael Harris was encased in avalanche debris he said felt like cement at Stevens Pass. He survived only after his wife noticed his GPS location had stopped moving.
As a Las Vegas local, the world-famous climber loves having some of the country’s wildest places (and people) just outside his doorstep
Discover the natural diversity of the Reno Tahoe region, from desert to mountain and lake to river
Whether you’re craving cityscapes or secluded forests, these routes are worth planning a trip around.
Wellness culture is shifting away from quick fixes.
To help you stay on the road and trails (and out of the doctor's office), follow these expert-backed tips.
From swamp foot to soggy river crossings, here’s how to choose between the protection of a waterproof membrane and the fast-drying freedom of breathable mesh.
We spoke with European mountain guides about what they really think of American skiers, plus their tips for having the best day ever.
Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, two Montana anglers, Stephen Simpson and Andrew Bailey, have been stranded in Dubai since February 28.
Four insiders share their top spots, from streets to summits
More than a dozen Democratic senators are demanding answers from the Department of the Interior about the removal of signs across national parks—displays that addressed topics including slavery, Native American history, and climate change.
After a disastrous mid-hike battery failure left me hitchhiking for a replacement, I finally found an ultralight headlamp that actually outperforms the big-name brands.
Cherry blossom season doesn’t have to mean jostling through city spaces with a selfie stick. These cherry blossom hikes—from Japan to the Himalaya—combine spring blooms and crowd-free scenic trails.
She says the final, yet most favorite, step of her routine is "embarrassing" and "not healthy at all."
Authorities say a 22-year-old Iowa man killed a woman in her home before he murdered two hikers on a trailhead near Torrey, Utah
Spending less time sitting can keep your mitochondria healthier, which is good for both health and performance.
We asked SAR personnel to offer simple tips that every hiker, climber, or skier could someday use in a backcountry emergency.
In addition to quicksand, officials report that harmful algal blooms have also been found in multiple waterways at concentrations at the high end of safe exposure levels.
The newest additions to the adidas Terrex Agravic line mean a faster future for trail runners
More than a basecamp for desert and alpine adventures—this vibrant outdoor-centric city is a destination all its own
Officials say someone chopped the blooms in Big Sur’s beloved Calla Lily Valley. Rangers are still searching for a motive, but some suspect the removal could be tied to overtourism.
The eruptions began in early February. It’s unknown whether the eruptions will continue into the busy summer tourism season, but it’s a reminder that Yellowstone is an ever-changing, dynamic landscape.
A beloved 144-mile singletrack route in North Dakota is ground zero for the Trump administration's erasure of recreation from public lands management.
An American swimmer recently announced his intentions to participate in the doping-friendly Enhanced Games. But he plans to race clean.
It's not all rope-less ascents of big walls and soaring skyscrapers in a new show on Outside TV
According to neuroscientists and exercise physiologists, how you choose the music you listen to matters, too.
The shores of Lake Tahoe are just the beginning