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Our travel expert experienced firsthand how far the dollar goes in these adventure-packed destinations. Put them on your vacation radar, too.

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Riley Amos earned his way to the top riding with past Olympians in Durango, a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado that has produced more top cyclists than just about any other U.S. city

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Out of the thousands of Olympians competing in the Paris this year, these are the ones we’re the most stoked to watch put on a show

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Explore the Golden State on a journey from San Francisco to Kings Canyon

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NBC will broadcast thousands of hours of Olympics coverage across its flagship network, cable channels, and streaming app Peacock. Here’s how to find the live coverage and highlights.

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If you're searching for an active running community with lots of run groups, Austin, Texas, is the place to be

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As summer temperatures skyrocket, we're all sweating more during our workouts. Here's how to know if you need more than just water to replenish.

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Everyone knows how to run. Now biomechanical analysis may teach us how to do it better.

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When a technological breakthrough gives some athletes a major advantage, how should we think about the victories, the medals, the world records?

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The authors of the season’s best new vacation reads get naked about what it takes to climb through a panic attack, patch up a marriage, and come back from the dead

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Debris flies hundreds of feet in the air in this video recorded by a Yellowstone hiker

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From trail-ready supershoes to 3D-printed back panels, our annual OMA gear preview did not disappoint.

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The evacuation call came late at night, causing chaos and confusion as locals and tourists tried to leave the park en masse

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Our writer unpacks the booming market for American wagyu and creates a taste test between this new beef, an old-fashioned rib eye, and a very expensive cut of Japanese A5

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Elevate your fitness this summer with Hoka’s vertical Strava challenge

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I feel the urge to shake up my life, but I don’t want to stress out my wife and kids

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Our astrotourism expert shares tips on how to maximize your view of the year’s brightest meteor shower, peaking on August 12

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Ditch Hinge and Tinder. Join a running club instead.

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Over the past 15 years, ultralight gear has gone mainstream—and gotten a bit heavier, too

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Fan favorite Magnus Cort accepted a silly bet and kept his word. Everybody wins.

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The largest mass stranding of dolphins in U.S. history recently occurred in Massachusetts. Scores of volunteers worked long hours to rescue the aquatic mammals.

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Five questions with Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker, whose latest documentary “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” debuts on Netflix on July 31

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Sleeping bag liners have multiple uses for weary travelers. Here’s why you should carry one on every trip.

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Overlanding enthusiast Andrew Muse shares his hacks for eating well in the backcountry

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Watch what videographer and overlander Andrew Muse found at Overland Expo West

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Living well doesn’t need to be complicated, overwhelming, or expensive

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A former backcountry caretaker with the Green Mountain Club breaks down her favorite regimen for keeping her skin clear in the wilderness

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This active city has the routes, events, and resources to keep runners coming back for more

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It's Dauwalter’s third straight course-record win, while almost 49-year-old Pommeret nailed the grueling 100-mile event on the first try to take down Kilian Jornet’s course record

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Writer James Jung expresses his affection for the Tour’s 80-year-old TV analyst, who sometimes mixes up names, dates, and statistics during the telecast

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Two product testers square off on whether the politics surrounding outdoor equipment and apparel should guide consumers

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Military scientists have developed an equation for how many calories it takes to haul weight in different ways

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After recovering quickly from the emergency surgery on July 5, Miller was hopeful to start the 100-mile race through Colorado's San Juan Mountains

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A longtime Golden State hiker reveals her dream list of the most beautiful, must-see routes in California

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Peter Landsman, creator of LiftBlog.com, shares insights from his incredible journey and reveals the lift that stands out among more than 3,000

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How to take your wild child (or children) on a western adventure they’ll never forget

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Sponsor Content: Toyota

A veteran Tacoma driver’s hard-earned tips to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and maximize your time outside

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The SaunaBox doesn’t look as cute as the cedar barrel saunas on Instagram, but it does its job just as well

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Some of the most hardcore athletes in the world are elite race walkers. Moving faster than most people can run, their sport pushes the limits of endurance, pain tolerance, and fueling.

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New booking sites are connecting travel influencers with their followers to take trips all over the world. But should you go? I headed to Yosemite with an influencer and her fangirls to find out.

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Has the summer heat got you down? Our sustainability expert has tips and tricks to beat the soaring temperatures without harming the planet.

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

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Sponsor Content: New Balance

This iconic New England city has the scenic routes, lively community, and year-round events that runners of all experience levels can appreciate

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From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day

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Sponsor Content: Courmayeur Mont Blanc

Located at the base of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur is an alpine heaven for adventure, views, and mountain culture

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Project 2025 proposes that most government weather and climate functions be privatized if the balance of power shifts in the White House next year

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The latest aerial footage from the world’s highest peak follows the popular Western Cwm route from Base Camp to the 29,032-foot summit

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The park visitors had to be rescued after their car became submerged in Semi-Centennial Geyser, a thermal feature along Grand Loop Road

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Sponsor Content: Travel Texas

Head to the heart of South Texas to immerse yourself in the food, history, and culture of the Lone Star State

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Our farthest-roaming travel writer reveals her favorite stretches of sand, from a sheltered cove in Greece to a stunning outpost in North Carolina. Which looks best to you?

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I never thought I would have to climb alone

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The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest. Our travel expert reveals his favorite ways to get outside here.

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Our writer dove into the inner workings of the Backpacker’s Pantry factory to learn the tricks of the trade

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Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.

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From ketones and carbs to cheat meals and candies, we break down the 8,000-calorie food plans that fuel the Tour de France

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A guide to responsible adventures, wherever there’s water

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And the local conservation groups keeping them wild and beautiful

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The latest iteration of the brand’s Regulator wetsuits proves that sustainability doesn’t have to come at the cost of performance

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These women-founded maternity activewear brands make it easier to stay active during pregnancy

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The reintroduction of the apex predators to Washington’s North Cascades National Park has local communities asking if it’s still safe to hike in the park

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Like millions of Americans, Outside’s articles editor took his family camping over the long weekend. But are the stresses that parents endure during a typical family camping trip worth the struggle?

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Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner—here are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing

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Mallory Kilmer was nervous for her first run in Los Angeles, but the community there made her feel right at home

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A worried reader wants to ban Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider from our wild places

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Insider tips to make sure you get the right camera to capture your adventures

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More people in the U.S. are being diagnosed with tick-related diseases every year, but we don’t have to let that stop us from getting outdoors

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We’ve been on a quest to find innovative gear that will make your daily run that much better

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After suffering a mental health crisis during a mountaineering expedition, National Geographic photographer Cory Richards walked away from his climbing career. After a terrible rafting accident, Outside writer Katie Arnold nearly ended her marriage. This summer, they are both telling their stories.

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A local’s tips for experiencing the adventurous side of the Queen City

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A new study suggests men and women should address age-related declines in aerobic capacity quite differently

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How one company is converting discarded fishing nets into recycled plastic

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Descending a trail strains your muscles and ligaments. Our hiking columnist asked a physical therapist how to avoid aches and pains on your next downhill adventure.

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Decked’s new drawer system is like performance-enhancing drugs for organization

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We’ve always been thrilled to see orcas near our home in Alaska. But sailing through the waters along the Iberian Peninsula, where 600 boats have been hit—and five sunk—by whales, was unnerving at best.

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Park rangers at Yellowstone shot and killed an armed man on the morning of July 4. Here’s what we know about the incident.

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Sponsor Content: New Balance

Explore New York’s running opportunities through the eyes of athlete, trainer, and run-club organizer, Mallory Kilmer

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TikTokers are beseeching us to get off the treadmill and into the weight room. They might have a point.

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I’ve asked him to return my skis three times, and I feel like I’m nagging him

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Most of us don’t have time to leave work and life behind for months of trekking. These backpacking trails will give you a glimpse into thru-hiking life, alongside some of the most stunning scenery in the nation.

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Cory Richards has climbed the tallest mountains in the world and had his photos in the biggest adventure magazines in the game. In his new memoir, he shares the mental health highs and lows that shaped his life and storied career.

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