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Twelve reasons Deepak Chopra's new podcast on Audible will help change the way you view yourself and the world
Why? Because when more kids reap the benefits of time spent in nature, the world will be a better place.
‘The Secret History,’ ‘Battle Royale,’ and the latest Sally Rooney novel
For decades, Deep Springs College in California resisted the push to go coed. But even though women are now allowed to attend, it still holds on to the past.
These five documentaries from the famed mountain film festival feature everything from daring ski descents to an adorable Alaskan husky
What a witches’ year taught me about our relationship to wild places
From adventurous sled dogs to aging golden retrievers, online canines make millions of people feel good about their day
Having a green lawn doesn’t make sense in many parts of the country. But that doesn’t mean kids have to sacrifice their backyard adventures.
A new Complex series takes Rick Ross, Lil’ Kim, and Quavo on short hikes. Each episode gets vulnerable in wonderfully unexpected ways.
If you sent me this question before the pandemic, I probably would have a very different answer. But we’re all in a different time now.
Our strongest writers, most ambitious reporting, and award-winning storytelling throughout the decades
Your field guide to swiping for a soulmate
Patagonia recently updated the Willard Bascom classic ‘Waves and Beaches’
The actor, woodworker, and dedicated outdoorsman offers up choice lessons for making a deeper connection with the world beyond your door
In ‘The Rescue,’ Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture the astonishing effort to find the boys’ soccer team that spent more than two weeks trapped in a cave
Steep lines and jaw-dropping stunts stand out in the annual film series’ latest entry
Outside TV and its 600+ hours of adventure films and television shows are now free with Outside+
Eco-conscious parents are turning to electric utility bikes to haul their most precious cargo: their children
Please give me some kind of hope that I’m not raising a kid who always will prefer computers to canoes
Our culture columnist recommends six of the most interesting newsletters out there—from thru-hiking dispatches to Neko Case’s reflections on nature
Honest-to-God advice on how to enjoy nature, from an actor-comedian-author-canoe-builder who grew up on a farm and takes rock stars rafting
For Indie singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop and British rapper Testament, the natural world is an endless source of creative inspiration
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.
Even after a life-changing diagnosis, I can still experience the thrill of adventure
Alexandra Kleeman’s new novel imagines a disaster-plagued California where everybody’s drinking man-made water
It’s never too early to help your kids develop a healthy mindset around food. Here’s where to start.
‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Shirley Hazzard, and a whimsical TV musical
Reading about romance and relationships in speculative fiction about scary futures reminds us that a better world is always worth fighting for
When the real world seems increasingly apocalyptic, what’s the point of reading novels about the horrors of climate change? Outside’s culture columnist investigates her own fascination with cli-fi.
The past few years have seen a boom in fiction about the climate crisis. Here are our recommendations for some of the most interesting titles out there, from Octavia Butler to Jenny Offill.
Through the moving story of a widowed astrobiologist and his unusual son, ‘Bewilderment’ addresses our apathy in the face of environmental disaster
We’re relaunching our community for outdoorsy book lovers—starting with Richard Powers’s new novel, ’Bewilderment’
In the words of Brendan Leonard: “I did perhaps underestimate it a tiny bit”
A 16-year-old in Texas drove into a group of cyclists in Waller County, Texas. Should he have been behind the wheel in the first place?
A daring advice columnist sets off on a road trip with a singular goal: to ask strangers if they make love outside—in towns named Eden
A revered figure in modern climbing literature, Katie Ives is known for her intense work ethic and for encouraging writers who weren’t always invited to the club. In her first book, she explores how the physical and fantastical aspects of big peaks have, for centuries, inspired human dreams.
For decades, many ski and snowboard films have excluded women and disabled and BIPOC athletes. ‘Mountain Revelations’ and ‘The Approach’ aim to bring new energy to the genre.
Before enlightenment, get on and pedal. After enlightenment, get on and pedal—but we do pass through several transitional phases along the way.
Intrepid author Mary Roach shares tales of thieving bears, murderous possums, and mugging monkeys from her new book, ‘Fuzz’
Your style, no matter the reason, is your choice. Period.
These are the full contest rules for Outside’s survival stories essay contest. You can read more about the contest and how to enter on this page. 1. Eligibility You must be 13 or older to participate. Employees and family members of Outside employees cannot participate. We’d especially like to hear…
Across the West, resort towns are facing a livability crisis. Luckily, advocates say, this problem can be fixed.
The South American pack animal is the perfect companion for getting deep into the wilderness with little ones
Stories are about how human connections are made and kept in the outdoors, and how they’re evolving now—when community has never been more important or more at risk
In ‘Fuzz,’ science journalist Mary Roach travels around the world to examine people’s troubled attempts to coexist with wildlife
For one pandemic-worn parent, the key to staying close to her family is getting some distance
Being rusty now doesn’t mean you’ll be rusty forever
The new movie from Sender Films and Red Bull Media House chronicles the life and death of alpinist Marc-André Leclerc
‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ and the harrowing tale of a shipwreck
Living in a remote mountain town made him irresistible to curious dudes—and got me wondering why we assign so much importance to where people are from
When my yellow Lab died last spring, I was flattened by an overwhelming sadness that’s with me still. And that’s normal, experts say, because losing a pet is often one of the hardest yet least acknowledged traumas we’ll ever face.
After a terrible diagnosis forced me to slow down, I learned how to relate differently to the wild—and myself.
We asked a pediatrician for advice on getting outside safely when temperatures soar
If I can help or influence one person, all the negative comments will have been worth it
“I would contend that stupid behavior is sometimes the proper response to stupid laws”
The singer-songwriter’s latest album shows that getting away from it all isn’t easy—especially when you’re a pop superstar
Follow the founders of the Collins Cup as they organize and train for a new kind of global triathlon
Journalist Lizzie Johnson provides a comprehensive postmortem of how the notorious 2018 inferno came to destroy Paradise, California—and what it means for the future of wildfires
Your partner’s planning an epic adventure with his ex, but you’d rather be his go-to travel buddy
‘Breathing Fire,’ a new book by Jaime Lowe, delves into the personal stories behind California’s inmate firefighter program
Coming to terms with a landscape ravaged by fire
How a Boston-based program is using running, fitness, and holistic care to help veterans in life after service
The pandemic forced schools to teach outside. Many teachers, parents, and kids want to keep it that way.
Our senior editor’s foray into woodworking got off to a rough start
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog—and learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.
Growing up as a Mexican American kid in an anti-immigrant environment, Eric Arce began a yearslong struggle with anxiety and depression. In this essay, he explains how biking has helped him.
In a new series from Outside TV, two pro cyclists train three beginner riders for the one of the nation’s toughest mountain-bike races
Jenna Robinson believes that “this sense of calm is born in a moment when something vast and majestic is encountered, and it demands a pause from the mental chatter”
Daniel Pérez and the Sanba Cycling Team are proving that delivery workers, line cooks, and mechanics race bikes, too
The curious challenge of loving someone who’s always leaving you in the dust
When COVID-19 hit, one Outside editor found solace in an unexpected hobby
“Is it your interpretation that I am taking you for your walk, or would you say that you are taking me for my walk?”
And what to do when your fitness level doesn’t match your adventure partner’s
From well-trodden classics to unheard-of epics, these trails offer something for everyone and access to the best of our national parks
Can I cut switchbacks? What about smoking on the trail? And what do I do with all those rocks?