Nature Gets Weird in Fall's Newest Books
Plants as criminal evidence and penguin sex lead the way in the latest batch of good reading material
Culture
Inside the Mind of a Very Good Boy
What is a good boy anyway? How do you become one? These are the questions that keep me up at night.
Heather Weidner Climbs the 5.14 Rainbow
In this film from Spindrift, climber Heather Weidner attempts her fifth 5.14 sport climb in Saint George, Utah
Dirtbags Were the Original Craft-Beer Influencers
If you love the availability of microbrews today, you know who to thank
Meet One of the First Women on Everest in 'Rising'
In 1986, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to climb the world's tallest peak. Now she's opening up about her experience—on and off the mountain.
Outside Podcast: A Wild Trip with the World's Best Chef
When Jeff Gordinier accepted an invite from chef René Redzepi to hunt for tacos in Mexico, he had no idea what he was getting into
When to Break Up with a Friend
Better to drift apart with love than to strangle a friendship by trying to make it work when it doesn’t
There’s Nothing “Controversial” About Bike Lanes
Cycling is already mainstream. It’s time for the media to catch up.
Chris Rainier's Quest to Document Disappearing Cultures
A new book showcases the globe-trotting work of a photographer whose life mission is to document masks from endangered cultures
Meet the Volunteers Behind Our Favorite Fat Bears
Every year, explore.org calls on its A-team to capture the rotund glory of Katmai National Park’s brown bears