South Dakota

Can This Group of Farmers Finally Defeat Keystone XL?

After nine years and two presidents, it's not big environmental groups with the best shot at defeating the pipeline—it's a bunch of well-organized locals.

Our Woefully Outdated Licensing Laws Kill Cyclists

An unlicensed truck driver killed a 13 year-old cyclist in Brooklyn. It’s time to take motor vehicle licensing and registration into the 21st century.

Where to Eat When Visiting These 5 National Parks

Skip the overpriced food from the concessioner and check out these local restaurants instead

The Summer's Best Road Trips

Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season’s quintessential weekend escapes.

Badlands National Park Is Impressively Beautiful

Badlands National Park is home to impressive herds of bison and dazzling rock towers

Visiting One of the Best Towns in America? Visit Their Best Outfitters, Too

In burgs recognized for an abundance of adventure, these are the winning places that will set you up for everything

An Odyssey Into America's Dog Obsession

One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.

What’s the Difference between National Parks and National Monuments?

Editors' Choice

Overlooked mountain ranges, river beer, running album, gear of all time, and 47 other big ideas, accidental winners, and awesome things about the world outside we've come to love over the past 33 years. Introducing our first annual Editors' Choice Awards...