These New Climate Fiction Books Remind Us of What We Stand to Lose
These recent releases feature stories of gritty heroines on journeys through threatened wild landscapes
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How to Live Big with a Chronic Illness
The key is to go all out on the things you feel comfortable doing
A Family-Friendly Camp Meal Everyone Can Help With
The perfect DIY activity for car camping or even an evening in your own backyard
Kilian Jornet's New Book Will Leave You Wanting More
In 'Above the Clouds,' the world's greatest ultrarunner recounts the lifelong effort that led him to the tallest mountain on earth
We Need to Talk About Confederate Statues on U.S. Public Lands
Southern Civil War symbols have been a flash point in towns and cities for years, but at places like the Gettysburg battlefield and Arlington National Cemetery—which are run by the Park Service and the Pentagon—there's a new, escalating conflict over monuments that honor the Lost Cause
How Outdoor Companies Can Back Up Their Diversity Pledges
Professional climber Kai Lightner maps out how the outdoor community can build successful diversity and inclusion initiatives
Behind the Scenes of a New Kind of Feminist Relay Race
The long-distance, virtual Womxn Run the Vote relay isn't just about covering the miles. It's also creating a new vision for feminism that is inclusive.
Out There, Nobody Can Hear You Scream
Two years ago, Latria Graham wrote an essay about the challenges of being Black in the outdoors. Countless readers reached out to her, asking for advice on how to stay safe in places where nonwhite people aren’t always welcome. She didn't write back, because she had no idea what to say. In the aftermath of a revolutionary spring and summer, she responds.
3 New Outdoor Documentaries to Stream This Fall
These films about extraordinary athletes and inspiring activists are keeping us entertained as the days get colder
Our Favorite Books that Feature Black Kids in the Outdoors
Researchers have identified an alarming lack of books about Black children in nature. Diversifying your bookshelf can help kids find themselves in literature—and the outdoors.