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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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Sponsor Content: Santa Fe County

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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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

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

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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

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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Sponsor Content: Yellowstone Bourbon

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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Sponsor Content: Yellowstone Bourbon

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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My friends didn't feel safe hiking alone. So I started looking into queer hiking groups—and even started a local chapter.

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One of these moves requires a bath towel

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Five distress calls in seven days prompted the local search and rescue team to warm visitors to hike with caution

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Articles editor Fred Dreier examines the recent flurry of tap outs on the survival show, and compares the attrition rate to that of previous seasons

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The newest version of the GOP plan to sell off public land includes 1.2 million acres of BLM territory. Outdoor recreationists would pay the price.

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Kelly Ramsey details her first day on a hotshot crew battling the fiercest fires the West has ever seen

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The sci-fi vibes, landspeeders, and other unearthly amenities of OutpostX, reviewed

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We scoured the site for all the best deals on tester-approved gear

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At Nike’s Breaking4 event in Paris, the Kenyan star clocked the fastest ever mile by a woman. Here's how she did it—and why the 4-minute mark remains elusive.

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From gravel bikes to sleeping pads, this equipment impressed us enough to earn our coveted Editors’ Choice Award

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We need to rebrand the outdoor activity, which is ideal for families, cheaper than buying new gear, and often more accessible than traditional camping

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14 deals on bikes, apparel, and accessories that are too good to pass up

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Doctors said she had a small chance of survival—but a special bond with a horse named Savannah helped her pull off a miracle

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We tested over 100 trail shoes across thousands of miles of rocky singletrack, muddy forest paths, and sandy gravel backroads. These 16 stood out as the top performers.

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Don’t miss huge savings on bikes, skis, snowboards, and more, all up to 50% off

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A bison fell into the 160-degree Grand Prismatic Spring and died. An eyewitness tells us the ordeal was like seeing "the circle of life unfold.”

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A race entry stipend for you and a friend, a Brooks eGift card, and $2,000 to use toward travel and lodging

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Our Sweat Science columnist is on the ground in Paris for Nike’s Breaking4 race on Thursday

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From natural bug repellent to a trail-ready Birkenstock, these eight outdoor products stood out in a forest of gear

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Outside editors know the best places to go, from a trail running paradise in France to a high-alpine lake in Utah. See where we're headed.

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The most influential digital designer you've never heard of found an anecdote to the noise on Japan's ancient walking routes

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Eating sugar probably isn’t going to drive you to an early grave. But being deathly afraid of it definitely could.

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Fifty years after 'Jaws' terrified the world, shark activists are reframing how we see the ocean’s top predator. But is shark-friendly content correcting fear or fueling danger?

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The author of the proposal says the plan will generate millions for the beleaguered National Park System, which faces steep budget cuts in 2026

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Just a girl, her strappy sandals, and what we can only assume are the strongest ankles on the planet

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We tested top-tier racers and budget-friendly road machines. These are our top picks.

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The plan to sell millions of acres of Forest Service and BLM land just encountered a major hurdle. The plan's author says he still wants to auction off some areas.

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Officials have reminded the public that summer conditions can quickly become dangerously cold and windy atop the 6,288-foot peak

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Federal job cuts and a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act could bring grizzly reintroduction efforts grinding to halt.

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Ten minimalist running shoes that will make your feet stronger

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After seeing a dramatic uptick in search and rescue calls, an official in southern Washington is threatening to charge hikers who are deemed to be negligent

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From where to eat, play, and stay, here’s the insider intel you need to visit Baja Sur’s best adventure town.

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I’ve spent the past four years twirling, shaking, and rolling around on the floor with strangers and it’s given me more answers than I can count

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Electric induction cooktops promise convenience, packability, and more reliable cook times—if you have the wattage to power them.

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Repeated twisting of the uppermost part of your spine can lead to laxity and instability; sports doctors recommend safer options

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Articles editor Frederick Dreier recaps the second episode of ‘Alone’ Africa, which saw one contestant tap out after enjoying early success

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Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist.

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Since a massive storm ravaged the AT in September 2024, hikers have worried the iconic trail may be unusable in 2025. To find out, we sent a veteran thru-hiker to do its worst-hit miles.

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Ancient humans saw the solstice as a time of magic and limitless possibilities—and we could all use a little bit of that energy right now.

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For 14 years Andrew Willis oversaw Austin’s Driveway Series, a weekly criterium race for amateur cyclists. The stress, financial pressure, and constant criticism upended his life.

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