Game wardens want outdoor recreationists to leave injured animals alone—even if that means they die. But do we lose a piece of our humanity by refusing to intervene?
In an excerpt from his book ‘Higher Ground: How the Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save the World,” Luis Benitez explains how government support can help outdoor recreation thrive
Our ethics columnist helps a biologist reckon with the double-edged sword caused by land protection rules in the American West
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland believes that elected officials at the state level should use their power to protect the country’s public lands from drilling and development
We rounded up some of the most creative signs from last weekend's protests, including one from a junior park ranger and another from a golden retriever
Our ethics columnist helps a property owner navigate a dilemma that pits him against pesky locals who are trashing his land
Our ethics columnist weighs in on the dilemma about when a predator has the right to act like a predator—and when it crosses the line
Suddenly Uggs are cool again, but we've been using them for camping, approach shoes, and dog walks all along
The pros and cons of plugging in when your lifestyle takes you off the grid
Navigating the ethics when resort-town absentee landlords crack down on law-breaking locals
After seeing yet another parent in legal trouble for allowing their child freedom, I worry more about the societal or legal repercussions of letting my kid roam the neighborhood unsupervised than I do about some stranger snatching her up
From “conquering” peaks to “owning” slopes, ski culture’s language shapes how we see the mountains. Here’s why it’s time for a change.
A frustrated reader knows it's bad form, but wants to break the rules to secure a riverside site anyway
A frustrated reader feels taken advantage of. But should he?
The state has a bounty of BLM land with ample outdoor recreation opportunities. But if the state’s attorney general has his way, Utah would wrest back control of millions of those acres.
A reader and their partner recently squared off over the $10 cancellation fees on campground reservations
A worried reader wants to ban Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider from our wild places
A flurry of confusing memos—including one that effectively banned staff from participating in Pride in uniform—left LGBTQ+ employees and advocates wondering where the NPS really stands
A frustrated reader asks if we can prohibit Sprinter-van telecommuters on their laptops in the great outdoors
A Heritage Foundation and The Supreme Court could tear down the Antiquities Act, leaving our public lands at risk
Making time for adventure at sunset is just as effective and admirable as waking up for an alpine start
As the climate changes, our lives will, too. Let campfires be a thing of the past.
Outside’s ethics guru on which outdoor activities make sense for young kids
Outside's ethics guru on who should be in charge of the groover on a river trip
Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on whether it’s all right to name a Utah development project after one of the West’s most notorious anti-development advocates
More resorts should place as much marketing effort on safety as they do on selling tickets
The pro racers who do need carbon fiber bikes get them for free. Only the people who don’t need them actually pay for them.
Wes Siler argued that shooting a bear to make a rug is, in fact, good for bears. I disagree.
After two recent court cases addressed whether incarcerated people deserve access to the outdoors, a man who served 22.5 years reflects on the importance of allowing human beings to breathe fresh air
We spent the past six years skiing the worst snow imaginable so you don’t have to
We’re fact checking misinformation currently gaining traction on social media
Forget what other people are saying, just get out there and ride
When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the internet, Strava is all we have left
Outside's ethics columnist faces a dilemma in his own life
So long rim brakes, we knew thee well
Banning trans women from competitive cycling is an insult to all women
Tall, all-wheel drive hatchbacks and wagons are immensely popular among outdoors folk, but they represent the worst combination of vehicle traits
They’ve long been blamed for ruining cycling for everyone else, but they’re the only ones still pedaling for pedaling’s sake
As a woman in a male-dominated sport, knowing your worth as a ski shop employee is essential
Outside’s ethics columnist weighs in
Outside’s ethics columnist weighs in on the great cairn debate
Should a reader feel guilty about booking a short-term rental in a town beset by the housing crisis? Outside’s ethics columnist weighs in.
The brand’s new campaign, featuring drag queen Pattie Gonia, struck a nerve with conservatives. The company’s continued support of the LGBTQ+ community despite the backlash has real impact.
Sure, pretty sunsets and endorphin-pumping summits do the trick. But we’ve also found plenty more surprising moments of wonder and delight.
And what about charging people to climb that mountain? Outside’s ethics guru weighs in.
The lifestyle is physically dangerous for Black people and often financially and socially out of reach
After suffering a nervous breakdown, mountain-bike photographer Matt Wragg received a surprising opinion from his psychologist
Our soft-drink warriors both believe this sugary, caffeine-packed soda is the perfect refreshment after exercise or adventure. (Hmm. OK.) They disagree about flavors, and be warned: it might get loud.
What’s a traveler’s responsibility when a once quiet destination gentrifies?
Blasting the Inflation Reduction Act on Sunday, the GOP nominee for a Senate seat in Georgia said, “A lot of the money is going into trees. Don’t we have enough trees around here?”
To control mass tourism, the National Park Service is working on solutions, like its reservation system. We tourists need to do our part, too. Here’s how.
For many of us, a visit to these communities is an idyllic escape, but racism exists there, too, and it’s important that we continue to address it
Award-winning poet Elizabeth Alexander explains how the expansion of the National Park Service Mellon Humanities Fellowship will allow scholars to deepen our understanding of the history within our public lands and share it with visitors
More people outside has meant more rules for all of us—including what to do with our excrement
Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on the Great Outdoors Music Debate
Native scholar weighs in on the United Nations’ suggestion that Indigenous knowledge might help us survive the climate disaster
Outside’s ethics guru ponders what exactly is up for grabs on public lands
It’s not easy being a progressive who works for a middle-of-the-road president. Mark Sundeen sizes up the interior secretary’s first year in office—which has been a disappointment to climate-change activists—and decides she’s most likely to make a mark through a historic reckoning over the U.S. government’s shameful running of Native American boarding schools.
Buying a house just so you can rent it out on Airbnb is lame. And predatory.
A ‘Washington Post’ story on Greg Gianforte’s latest hunting escapades is misleading, which is a shame, because its subject deserves much more scrutiny
Thanks to female characters Bryce Kellogg and Robin Hand, women in ski towns have a timeless manifesto to follow
President Biden just restored the national monument’s boundaries. Now it’s time for deeper healing and restorative justice for the region’s Indigenous people.
When, how, and what to tune in for running, cycling, sport climbing, surfing, and more
Leaders of the nonprofit Indigenous Women Outdoors describe how learning about the traditional territories where they ski and snowboard enhances their time outside and connects them with their ancestors
With working conditions like these, who would let their babies grow up to race bikes for a living?
When it comes to public image for our elected officials, being seen on a bicycle is as fraught as a first dinner with the in-laws
It's long enough to work the magic, but short enough that there's no excuse not to do it
The pandemic has led to an unexpected positive—people reclaiming streets in ways that have made urban America more bikeable, walkable, and enjoyable. Preserving that will take work, but it’s worth it.
'The Quiet Force' investigates the interdependence of mountain-town tourism and the immigrant labor force
The American Museum of Natural History is taking down its memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, and the hunting world should take note
Our lands and waters are fundamental to our heritage, health, and culture. We must invest in them.
Bicycles have been agents of change and rebellion since the 19th century. That's why seeing law enforcement use them to repress protesters feels especially jarring and wrong.
Post something anti-racist instead. Better yet, do something anti-racist instead.
You're contributing to America's addiction to speeding—and you're much more likely to kill someone
Locked-down cities have opened streets to cyclists and pedestrians. But what happens when the traffic comes back?