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The effigy was emblazoned with the words “Make America Wait Again,” and it toured the park on Saturday, July 12

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Most hikers are summit-obsessed, but how much is too much? Here's why I'd rather enjoy the experience than celebrate the checklist.

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The Tour de France is in full swing, and the race has already produced a series of peculiar storylines to follow—including ones involving poop and vomit

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My favorite two-piece swimsuits designed for active women of any age

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An unlikely story about Japan, the United States, and skiing as a bridge between the two

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Physiologists track the calories burned and fluids consumed during a mountain ultra

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We spoke to a 'Back to the Frontier' couple to find out what it was like to live off the land without any modern conveniences

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Whether you’re hiking, paddling, or splashing around, these are the best water shoes for every kind of adventure

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From lightweight road kicks to rugged trail shoes, these top picks deliver power, comfort, and performance for every ride

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We sent the Arkansas Field Team on a mission to explore the best of The Natural State. Mission accomplished.

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Even a light weight can give you results

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Officials in Arizona and Colorado have closed huge swaths of parkland to visitors after lightning-sparked blazes destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of structures

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We tested 55 models on runs, swims, climbs, and commutes to find the best earbuds for every listener and budget

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Two years after our colleague argued the merits of the tiny dogs, a glacier rescue in Switzerland adds considerable clout to his take

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The X Games implemented artificial intelligence to judge competitions this year. Like it or not, there might be a lot more of it in the near future.

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Come for the mountain biking, and stay for the iconic park’s diverse blend of trails, wild rock formations, and historic cabins

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Whether you’re a natural nudist or simply clothing-optional-curious, these places welcome baring it all

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How two adaptive athletes seamlessly integrate Aventon’s versatile e-bikes into their active lives

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A couple from Toronto went on a camping trip for a long weekend. When they didn't show up for work on Tuesday, their family and friends called the park office. By the time the search party found them, the couple had been missing for five days. Claire Cameron's new book explores what happened to them while grappling with her own cancer diagnosis.

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Save up to 40 percent on almost everything, including day packs, luggage, summer apparel, and more

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More than 300 tremors were recorded below Mount Rainier over the course of three days. Scientists say they were too weak for humans to feel.

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Officials say a 60-year-old woman was found approximately six miles into the race. Her cause of death is unknown.

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Patagonia's Web Specials section can be hit or miss, but right now it's absolutely loaded with savings on Nano Puff jackets, cozy fleece, and more.

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Eldora Mountain was just bought by a nearby town. Here's everything we know about the deal.

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Woniya Thibeault, winner of ‘Alone Frozen’ writes that a participant’s physical and mental characteristics provide signs of their overall strength on the survival show

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Load up your bike and disappear into America's wildest places on these incredible multi-day rides

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This innovative harness stores a retractable, always-available leash that my dog carries for me

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Did you know there's a place in Arkansas with epic rock climbing routes, tons of mountain biking trails, and a thrilling via ferrata course?

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"Never outrun your joy of running.” —Julie Isphording. How to train and fuel well as a runner.

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A weighted vest is an easy way to add some extra resistance to your strength training routine. Try these five weighted vest exercises.

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Everyone survived, but rescuers and bystanders had to perform CPR on two people who fell into the water and extract a third from a tree above a steep gorge

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Our gear team sifted through the Amazon Prime Day sale madness to bring you the best bargains on outdoor gear

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In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses whether his trek to Base Camp motivated him to try and scale the mountain

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Discover the ideas and equipment to fuel your next escape with expert guidance on off-road adventures

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Two icons from very different ends of the performance spectrum talk about probing our capacity for fear, risk, and pain

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Thinking of taking the 13.1-mile plunge but not sure where to start? This half marathon plan will carry you from the sofa to the start line—and across the finish, too.

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Patterns emerge in a database of more than 100 trail-running fatalities

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The remaining survivalists get down to business in the desert. This includes divulging the emotional weight behind their efforts.

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We sent the Arkansas Field Team on a mission to explore the best of The Natural State. Mission accomplished.

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Original maker of the multitool is launching a new range of (very nice!) pocket knives and fixed outdoor blades. I’ve been testing them for weeks. 

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Santa Fe County is rightfully known for its arts and culture, but it has quietly turned into a world-class adventure hub

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In a world of high-design sportswear, one editor believes the best running shirt is the one you're wearing

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In his latest video, Ben Ayers addresses common misconceptions about the world’s highest peak, and discusses the treatment of local workers

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The executive decision also requires all NPS sites to grant American residents preferential treatment in permit lotteries

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Sometimes the best adventures start in your driveway

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After an injury, a reader can no longer go on a trip with his buddies. Should he pay his friends for the rental house?

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There’s a reason it’s called The Natural State—find out why on these incredible outdoor experiences

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Full of natural beauty and incredible outdoor experiences, Arkansas is a place made for bold adventurers looking to travel a different path

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Your partner doesn't hike. So what?

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Millions of campers and hikers around the U.S. are using recreation.gov to book their next vacation—and by the time they’re done dealing with its confusing navigation, broken interface, and inflated fees, most will need one.

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My friend who completed the Black Canyon 50K earlier this year, swears by pickles

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An expert in Colorado mountain towns explains why different policies can actually make a difference in the push to build affordable housing

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Want to do something totally different this summer? Plan a road trip to one of these funky small-town fests.

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This hiker's shopping list packs a punch in a pinch

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While some organizations offer outdoor etiquette guidelines, they don't always tell you what you really want to know. Here are some tips from our editors.

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A habituated male elk chased visitors, poked its antlers into their tent, and then left a stinky surprise in their campsite. Park officials say they are monitoring the animal.

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In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers discusses the big storylines that shaped the spring climbing season on the world’s highest peak this year

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For years, our articles editor packed his outdoor stuff into grocery bags and plastic bins. Then, he discovered Kitworks, a new customizable travel system for gear.

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Admire our galaxy’s dramatic galactic core—a sparkly bulge of stars and gas—while summer’s short Milky Way season lasts

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An expert roadtripper's guide to the best American road trips based on their proximity to adventure—from fly fishing holes to flowy singletrack and unreal stargazing.

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In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the differences between climbing the world’s highest peak from Tibet versus from Nepal

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Savor the landscape with all your senses on this wild culinary journey

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The inaugural pitch competition awarded prizes valued at $170,000

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The former Obama speech writer's unlikely tale of how surfing helped him understand his brother-in-law (and the rest of the country)

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From sacred lakes to former kingdoms, these trails deliver all the Himalayan drama without the Everest circus.

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Triathlons are fine. But these multisport alternatives have way more entertainment value.

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In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers explains why climbers and guides frequently catch the dreaded “Khumbu Cough”

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Not all of the gear we test is worth writing about. This stuff is.

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Savor the landscape with all of your senses on this wild culinary adventure

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Training plans for those who have never run before to runners looking to improve their performances

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These nonprofits and therapists harness the healing properties of campfires to help veterans, trauma survivors, recovering addicts, and at-risk teens

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Four rescues in June prompted SAR squads to issue a request to pet owners: “these pup emergencies can be prevented.”

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In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers offers advice on where to stay, what to eat, and how to manage the extreme altitude along the popular trek

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What we learned about the power of the mind, drafting, pacing, and more

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The four-minute uninterrupted video shows the ascent of the world’s highest peak from China

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We talk to Ocean Ramsey, the marine conservationist whose polarizing shark encounters are the subject of a new Netflix doc

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Get healthy with us. Let's dive deep into the latest science behind sleep, nutrition, fitness, and more.

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These hiking shoes breathe, grip, and manage moisture in heat and humidity

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