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By highlighting three potent public-lands battles, the film asks audiences to take a stand in a political moment that threatens the future of American conservation
In 'Cat Tale,' a longtime environmental journalist documents the dramatic saga that brought this state animal back from the brink of extinction
Disney Plus's 'Togo' and 20th Century Fox's 'The Call of the Wild' deliver as feel-good dog stories, but their portrayal of the human history of mushing is flawed
While researching his new book 'Author in Chief,' our contributor discovered a forgotten piece of John Adams's life: the time he sailed to Europe during the Revolutionary War and barely survived
'Yellow Bird,' by Sierra Crane Murdoch, and 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' by Emma Copley Eisenberg, look at haunting deaths in wild and forgotten landscapes
On July 10, 2014, Cody Roman Dial, the 27-year-old son of explorer Roman Dial, entered the coastal rainforest of Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park to begin a solo, multi-day hike. He never came out. In an excerpt from his memoir 'The Adventurer’s Son,' Roman Dial relives the terrible day he initiated the search for his son.
The No Man's Land Film Festival is an annual celebration of women-identified experience in the outdoors
Annual shred flicks used to be the only place to see the best lines and hucks of the previous year. Then Instagram and YouTube arrived. Does social media spell the end for the beloved genre?
Cozy up with one and start planning your next family adventure
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
'Honeyland,' 'Into the Canyon,' and 'Okavango: River of Dreams' are generating buzz at Sundance and the Oscars. You can also stream them online.
Colin O'Brady completed the first solo crossing of the Antarctic landmass under his own power and with no resupplies in 2018. In this excerpt from his new memoir, 'The Impossible First,' he reveals the moment that nearly ended his historic feat.
In a new memoir, the photographer digs into the most meaningful moments of a remarkable human-canine connection
In the new photo book 'Fierce Beauty,' celebrated photographer Eric Meola chases wild weather across the Great Plains
As former columnist Heather Hansman passes the torch to Erin Berger, the two share their strongest takes on outdoor media and culture
A documentary about elephant poaching in Kenya follows three men—a poacher, an ivory trader, and a wildlife ranger—ensnared in the deadly industry
As his dreams of going pro faded, photographer Cooper Dodds fell back in love with ski jumping in an unexpected place. His new photo book, 'Jumper: Flying in the Heartland,' documents the Midwest's surprisingly popular, no-frills tournament circuit.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn’t stop talking about
After a breaching humpback nearly landed on Tom Mustill's kayak, the wildlife filmmaker became consumed with trying to understand the massive mammal. The result is PBS's ‘The Whale Detective.’
Our favorite outdoor films of the year, from an indie romance to lots of documentaries
Featuring fat bears, Pattie Gonia, a very good boy, and more
The comedian's takedown of ski-industry tropes has become a runaway hit
Ten books that sparked debate, started conversations, and launched movements in the past ten years—and what to read next
A new miniseries from the podcast Threshold explores the controversy surrounding one of the our most contested pieces of public land by meeting the people who live off it
Think Balto saved Nome, Alaska, on his own? Think again. A new family-friendly movie finally gets a legendary dogsled run right.
Our wellness columnist on his favorite books of the year
From camping with a $140 Walmart kit to building an adventure van on a budget, these were the Outside-produced videos that served you best
In 2005, Richard Louv helped usher in the nature-as-therapy movement. His latest book asks us to start bonding with wild animals.
A new documentary on PBS's 'Independent Lens' chronicles the incredible life of George Attla, an icon of the dogsled world who dominated the sport while preserving a dying tradition
Whether you want to eat more vegetables or make your own trail food, these cookbooks should be on your wish list
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Wilderness is usually associated with tranquility, but some moments call for the deployment of hard rock
Some of our favorite nonfiction authors dropped new books that explore everything from climate disaster to unusual acts of endurance
The filmmakers behind HBO’s ‘Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season’ had to deal with a sudden plot change while documenting the legendary skier’s quest for a coveted record before her retirement, but ended up with an even more interesting story
‘Parks’ chronicles the evolution of the visual identity of the national park system through its maps, pamphlets, and other informational ephemera
What two TV hosts learned from subjecting themselves to the agony-inducing defenses of insects, snakes, lizards, and fish
'Highway of Tears' tells the story of the dozens of indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been found murdered along Canada's Highway 16
Whether you're looking for a sunny California odyssey or musings on the future of winter, we have a good book for you to curl up with in front of the fire
Three new books document how much we're already spending to mitigate the effects of global warming and how much more we have to lose if we continue to burn fossil fuels
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The American Cornhole League wants to turn a game that's typically played with one hand holding a beer—and possibly named for an indecent part of the human body—into an international spectator sport
Patagonia's latest film explores the troubling takeover of fish bred by man
What happens if nature, humanity—or both—disappear or run amok? These latest releases examine such (hopefully wrong) possibilities.
Last spring, Outside's features editor watched pro mountain biker Paul Basagoitia's documentary about the spinal-cord injury he sustained at Red Bull Rampage. Ahead of its HBO release this month, she and her partner viewed it again after their own life-altering experience.
Joey Henson draws maps of his favorite climbing areas around Boone, North Carolina, and sells them to raise funds for land conservation
John Plant created a huge following on his channel, Primitive Technology, by making silent videos of himself fashioning tools and erecting shelters with just what he finds in nature. Now he's releasing a book so his fans can join in.
Yes, your palms will get sweaty
New movies and documentaries dig into mental health, dogsled racing, and why you should reconsider that lighthouse-keeping gig
'Only Music // Alaska' documents the people Justin Fountain met, the places he saw, and the conversations he had on his 3,800-mile trip
Author Christopher McDougall is back with a new book about his surprising relationship with a burro named Sherman
Plants as criminal evidence and penguin sex lead the way in the latest batch of good reading material
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.
Marion Mauran's documentary Elevation Change is an honest and compelling look at the ambitions of a young man thru-hiking to raise money for Parkinson's disease
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In a new documentary, The Salad Days, river runner and advocate Herm Hoops takes to the water one last time
Save This Rhino, a new documentary from acclaimed surf filmmaker Taylor Steele, chronicles the bloody struggle to save an iconic species from extinction
Princess Daazhraii Johnson, a creative producer for the PBS series, tells Outside that the show is a "way of saying that it’s OK to be who you are, you should be proud of that."
In her new book, ‘On Fire,’ Naomi Klein sparks a blaze for the next generation
A new documentary follows two Western athletes as they travel to the Hermit Kingdom to participate in its only sporting event open to foreigners
Summer jams can't last forever. The Highwomen lead the way on our mix for fall road trips and campouts.
Katie Boué started practicing No Social Sundays and reclaimed her time
In 'The Outlaw Ocean,' Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Ian Urbina explores the sprawling systems of abuse and corruption that rule the high seas
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'How to Be a Family' and 'Uncharted' give unvarnished views of family travel from two very different perspectives
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Actor Kevin Nealon, star and host of the YouTube show Hiking with Kevin, talks about taking celebrities into nature
A year after groundbreaking inclusion, the on-screen slopes are back to a bro fest with 'Return to Send’er'
From its focus on simple, durable designs to its epic trekking events across the globe, the Swedish gear maker embodies everything we love about Sweden
Two new books show the scary and whimsical sides of our constant outdoor companions
Téa Obreht's sprawling new novel ties together camels, immigration, and the myths of the Southwest
Four authors on paying attention, savoring silence, getting off the grid, and living peaceably with technology
Without a cast or narration, the abstract film attempts to convey the urgency of our warming planet. But will it reach enough people to matter?
The North Carolina–based buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen
'Day Dreamers,' from Fractal Film Co., is an ode to the women who aspire to adventure—and act on it
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
A performance in Grand Junction, Colorado, pays homage to the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers—and calls for action to protect the threatened waterway
From Evil Bikes, 'Utah' features riders Kyle Norbraten, Mike Giese, and Graham Agassiz as they rip around Virgin, Utah.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search