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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
Number 4: Leave it in the car, preferably under the seat
With Americans surging onto public lands like never before, search and rescue operations are becoming overwhelmed—and help is not on the way
Bad behavior might be jeopardizing access to Kingdom Trails, one of the premier networks on the East Coast. Here's what we can learn from it.
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
In 'A Walk with Dad,' filmmaker Ryan O'Connor and his father walk and talk about the grief of losing their mother and wife
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.’
Skier Greg Hill attempts big-mountain pursuits with only electricity and a front-wheel-drive Chevy Bolt
Or why you should absolutely make room in your bag for those shrimp skewers on your next trip
And what to do when it's time to break up with your climbing partner
Because going back to the work after the holidays is hard enough already
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
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.
Do I worry about my dogs' safety when they're playing outside? Absolutely. Do I let that stop me from bringing them on outdoor adventures? Absolutely not.
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.
Presents you can give no matter how far apart you are
Everything is easier to understand with visuals
Our wellness columnist on his favorite books of the year
Maxine McCormick is already a fly-fishing legend. But how can a 15-year-old make her way through a world dominated by retirees?
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
The BMX pioneer and Hollywood stuntman is known for thrilling exploits on and off the bike. Now his greatest feat is passing on a sense of adventure to his daughter.
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
On the bike, laws are secondary and survival is paramount
The case for giving gifts you personally swear by—even when it’s a humble stick of deodorant
If you and your co-parent have different ideas of what's risky, here's what you need to know
The husband and wife directing team open up about the life and work that they’ve created together—and where it all goes from here.
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
'Let's Talk' follows tech-minimalism evangelist Chris Andrews on a journey by foot across the United States
What makes a good gift so memorable? Our editors recall their favorites.
Getting one was, by far, the most powerful personal action I could take for our planet
What two TV hosts learned from subjecting themselves to the agony-inducing defenses of insects, snakes, lizards, and fish
It takes a special kind of commitment to summit and ski the world’s tallest mountains. For Hilaree Nelson, that dedication permeates all aspects of her life—including raising her two sons.
'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
We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story
I got my wife and daughter to love cycling—with a little help from Italy
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
Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure or nothing. Here's why you should absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.
The law will soon mandate equal pay for men and women in athletic events on California state lands. But legislators may have missed an opportunity to make broader inroads on gender equity in sports.
Getting hurt outdoors means you're exploring your limits
A frosty cold one is best when shared. So are America's public lands.
The founder of the organization Disabled Hikers is making the outdoor industry more accessible one trail guide at a time
This film profiles Ingrid Backstrom, who achieved great success as a professional skier and is now finding happiness raising a family
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Coziness is good, but a little hardship is way more meaningful
The successful businesswomen learned all about entrepreneurship at home on the windswept Aleutian Islands. They had to.
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.
Sometimes you've got to plug in to unplug