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People often ask me which park I liked the most. My answer surprises them.

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Put traction into action exploring the most rugged hiking routes in the country

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Choosing the right backpack can make or break your trip. Our expert helps make your choices simple.

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After a jump off Yavapai Point ended in tragedy, we asked an expert to help us understand what happened

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If you feel like your athletic performance is falling short, this new research might explain why

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Couples meeting in running clubs are facing a new challenge: Who gets to stay in the club after a breakup?

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After a remarkable 20-year stretch as a journalist, Don Katz switched hats and created one of the most successful tech and media startups of all time. Here he talks about how a love of words fueled his ambitions in both professional pursuits.

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What’s stranger than a story about people stuffing ferrets down their pants? How about that story leading the writer to create one of the largest, most successful digital media companies, ever

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Hummingbirds and other pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat. I set out to attract them to my yard.

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He earned an A for resourcefulness and an F for sharing

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Here’s how to pack for minimalist travel so your stuff doesn’t limit your adventures

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There were oh so many highlights in Saturday’s historic Lead & Boulder Combined event

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A lifetime cyclist, our columnist pulled the data and weighed other factors to determine the most bike-friendly small towns across America

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Buoyed by her faith, motherhood, and family, Marisa Howard never relinquished her dream of becoming an Olympian

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In West Texas, the vast landscape serves up a whole new level of adventure

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Just when we thought the Olympic Village was cool, we took a five-minute walk from Stade de France to this oasis for Nike athletes to refuel, relax, and recover

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It’s the perfect time for long afternoons of reading on the porch or hiding out in the dark in front of a fan and watching a movie

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There are two major differences between the Olympic sport-climbing event (singular) that debuted in Tokyo and the sport-climbing events (plural) that we’re watching in Paris this week

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If I’d known these things before taking off for a seven-thousand-mile trip, well, it would have gone smoother

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Beat the heat and find pure awe with this guide to chasing water across the U.S.

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Harmful algal blooms spike in the summer and can make humans and pets sick. Experts share how to protect yourself and your dog.

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Gabby Shepard went on an epic trip to one of her favorite dive sites: Catalina Island

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Outfit for extra miles and go the distance on these top long-distance trails

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One writer takes a deep dive into the cultural history and competitive framework of competitive breaking, which makes its Olympic debut in Paris

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The golden rule of a better, healthier life? Just get moving.

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The longevity influencer, doctor, and bestselling author wants to change the way we take care of ourselves. Does it work?

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These cool new lodging options are within striking distance of some of the country’s most popular national parks

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YouTubers are illegally climbing California's famed trees, prompting the NPS to protect them from visitors. We asked tree expert Tim Kovar why the illicit ascents are so damaging.

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Jesse Griffiths is a driven expert in everyday adventure who's created a unique and exceptional life. Here's what fuels his outdoor Texas experiences and why he loves the Taco that delivers them

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Brooke Goudy is a driven expert in everyday adventure who's created a unique and exceptional life. Here's what fuels her outdoor experiences and why she loves the Taco that delivers them

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The American recently set a new world record in sport climbing’s fastest Olympic event. We’ve come up with a list of easy everyday tasks that require more time to accomplish.

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Our trail columnist spent the summer hiking with novice backpackers to come up with this key advice for beginners

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Gazing up at the night sky can be a major stress reliever. Plus, you might even catch a glimpse of something cool.

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Lex Weinstein discovered a deeper purpose through investing in her own local surf community

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Price, style, weight, ventilation and comfort are all important considerations, but the main purpose of a helmet is to keep your head safe

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I'm planning to climb a bunch of fourteeners in Colorado, but bird flu is all over the state right now—is it safe for me to go?

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Put your retired gear to good use to promote outdoor inclusivity and protect the planet

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Nearly half of the surfers at the 2024 Games wore helmets. Here’s a brief history of helmets in the sport and where you can buy them now.

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Follow the tracks of Wildly Wyoming adventurers to mountain bike, rock climb, fly-fish, and experience western culture across the great state of Wyoming

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Garden smarter, not harder

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Triathlete Taylor Knibb gave up her spot on the two-rider Olympic squad to gold-medalist Faulkner: “It was an easy decision to make”

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I’m worried that my Airbnb guests are annoying locals in my mountain town

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Most people heading to Colorado don’t know about this gem of a town in the San Juan Mountains in the southern Rockies. But they should.

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Yes, canoeing is in the Olympics—and the races are happening now. Here’s what to expect, plus how to watch the races for yourself.

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Hint: they ain’t cheap

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The Oko Living yoga rug is like a portable personal gym

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The Games are making Paris quieter than usual, ideal for a late-hour trip to the Olympics or enjoying a lazy afternoon at a Parisian café

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The author reviews a new medical kit for pups that’s equipped with gauze, bandages, and other essentials

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One longtime running editor unveils his plan to make the Olympic Marathon a less boring, must-see event

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We’re headed to Kathmandu for two weeks of school-building, teahouse trekking, and incredible Himalayan views. Want in?

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We look back at some of the strangest competitions the Olympics ever held, including an architecture contest and French cane fighting

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Five questions with American Olympic climber Brooke Raboutou about the new format in Paris, her physical and mental preparation, and why climbing accelerates personal growth

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You’ll be counting stars and catching the Northern Lights at these one-of-a-kind dark-sky retreats

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Think Olympic medals bring you fame and fortune? Think again. For many Olympians competing in Paris, simply staying financially afloat requires constant struggle.

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The gear that let us brave monsoon season in the west and heat waves in the east

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Mocked by some, celebrated by many, the image of surfer Gabriel Medina aloft in Tahiti has come to define the 2024 Olympic surfing event. A longtime fan wrestles with this reality.

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Hiltz, who identifies as nonbinary transgender, has set the American record in the mile, won five U.S. titles, and earned a spot on Team USA at the Paris Olympics

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Since the beginning of women’s sports, a question has loomed: who qualifies as female?

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Could the climate crisis be solved in the courtroom?

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New technology is distorting track records. Ethiopian running legend Kenenisa Bekele makes the case that his world records are superior to the current ones.

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A recent tragedy on Yosemite’s iconic trail has revived a debate over safety. We asked veteran climbers Alex Honnold and Hans Florine to weigh in.

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From scenic back roads to historic downtowns, Bike Tennessee’s collection of expert-mapped cycling routes feature the best sites in the state

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Make the most of the season with this guide to getting out with your best friend

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Ada Limón, America’s first Latina poet laureate, is helping us rethink wild spaces with some perfectly placed poems at a park near you

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A minor controversy about the technical zone cannot sully historic silver medal: “I cannot explain how amazing this is”

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Need a break? This Texas icon has everything you need for a rejuvenating escape.

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Turn every day into a journey of discovery while exploring the region’s wildlife and watersports

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Our photographer traveled the Western States Trail Ride, covering its 100-mile length through California’s Sierra Nevada, to document the horses and riders taking on this grueling challenge

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Tired of sports injuries? Try animal flow—a form of quadrupedal movement training (QMT)—before and after your run, bike, or climb.

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Our columnist has spent over 20 years in lineups across the country and says these coastal towns offer good waves, food, and vibes—and embody surf culture

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Speed climbers were dealt a rough hand at the Tokyo Olympics. This time around, we’ll finally get to see who the best speed climbers in the world are.

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The footage is breathtaking

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These fun, functional shorts cover all my outdoor adventure needs in unique style

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If rising temperatures have you clamoring to stay inside until fall, you can adapt your body to them and thrive on the trail

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No Olympics would be complete without some controversy. In Paris, there’s already been bizarre athlete behavior, allegations of low-grade cheating, and an international debate over air-conditioning.

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The 2024 Summer Games feature a healthy lineup of outdoor adventure sports, from surfing, to mountain biking, to sport climbing. This guide tells you when and how to watch them.

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These are the symptoms to look out for and how to save your dog’s life if they start to overheat

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Five questions with the defending Olympic champion about her impending retirement, her gold medal dreams, and riding the break at Teahupo’o

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Home to the last U.S.-based Winter Olympics in 2002, Utah’s Salt Lake City was officially awarded the bid on the cusp of the Paris Games

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The writer traces his obsession with the Games’ most extravagant spectacle back to his own childhood—when he saw a man wearing a jet pack land inside the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1984

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