I Loved Bike Touring—Until I Got Paid to Do It
Seduced by the idea of turning my hobby into a paycheck, I led bike tours across the U.S. throughout my twenties. As I learned, some passion pursuits are best left pro bono.
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How a Midwestern Survival Camp Is Uniting the Outdoors
As our country has grown more divided, so has the outdoors. But Seeker's Wild is bridging the gap between the two camps who love spending time in nature.
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
Pattie Gonia Is Shaking Up the Adventure World
As Wyn Wiley, the creator of the drag-queen Instagram star, explains, it all started when he grabbed some six-inch heels buried in his closet and decided to take a risk
How Shelton Johnson Became a Yosemite Legend
The longtime ranger has spent decades sharing stories of Buffalo Soldiers and advocating for diversity in the national parks. But his journey started on the edge of a cliff in Germany.
How WTF Bikexplorers Built an Inclusive Cycling Space
The national organization and its regional offshoots give non-cis-male cyclists the chance to bike in nature and learn skills in a welcoming community
Miscarriage on a Mountain
When the path to parenthood is an uncertain trek
How Instagram Became Divisive for Female Fly-Fishers
Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.
He Trots the Air
The end was coming for Roany, a strong and beautiful horse who’d been at the center of Pam Houston’s life for 25 years. What she wanted for him was simple: a peaceful exit, lifted by the touch of human hands.
Adventures of an Openly Gay Outdoorsman
The risks and rewards of being (literally and figuratively) out in the wilderness
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