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Summer jams can't last forever. The Highwomen lead the way on our mix for fall road trips and campouts.
From remote peak bagging to offshore shark diving, here’s how to explore off the beaten path in Central America’s most adventurous destination
Staff members of Marie Stopes International navigate wild bulls, treacherous singletrack, and rushing rivers to make long-term birth control accessible to some of the hardest-to-access places in Nepal
Urban riding is the greatest adventure. We just need to make it even more accessible.
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
Motherload takes a closer look at an underexplored niche of alternative living on two wheels
John Olson has been on the water for nine decades—and he's still working
Did your favorite make the list?
A mandatory helmet law in NYC is how Vision Zero ends.
'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
Cars may have driven us apart, but we’re natural allies. Here’s how to do your part to heal the divide.
But it is probably farther than you want it to be
Actor Kevin Nealon, star and host of the YouTube show Hiking with Kevin, talks about taking celebrities into nature
How to handle ego in its many (sometimes potentially deadly) forms
The leaders who have grown it into a nationwide organization talk about where they aim to take it next
A year after groundbreaking inclusion, the on-screen slopes are back to a bro fest with 'Return to Send’er'
The official Ursus of fire prevention ought to move from figurehead to spokesbear—and wearing a little Nomex wouldn't hurt either
Because we all need a little encouragement sometimes
Adding World Tour events just for women is a huge step forward for professional cycling. But real change has to come from the UCI.
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
What do you do after getting turned down by a dream job? Keep getting turned down.
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?
No, not all dogs love having a new companion in the house, and yes, it is possible for pets to have panic attacks. Here's how to grow your pack smoothly.
This summer, get your kids off the couch and get swole
The North Carolina–based buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen
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
It's not easy, but you don't have neglect your love of being outside to have a fulfilling career (and not go broke)
'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
Tips from the pros about the importance of communication, being prepared for a breakdown, and taking it slow
From Evil Bikes, 'Utah' features riders Kyle Norbraten, Mike Giese, and Graham Agassiz as they rip around Virgin, Utah.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced what he calls an "audacious" new proposal to address this year’s dramatic rise in cycling fatalities. It must only be the start.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Want to be an asshole with a hill to die on? Here are some tips and tricks to get you there.
Five breeds that fit your lifestyle—and your condo
Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search
What to do about a friend who's uptight about splitting expenses and a date who's uptight about bodily functions
We owe it to our children to get them on two wheels
Welcome to Yellowstone National Park, where literally everything is lethal
Yellowstone’s latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable
The Miami Murals project is adding an interactive digital layer to a series of climate-focused public art in a mural-crazy city
In his long-awaited memoir, 'One-Way Ticket,' a cheater turned reformer tells all about performance-enhancing drugs, the Tour de France, and a rider he used to know named Lance
Diversify your Instagram feed with plus-size ultrarunners, kayakers, and other bold outdoorspeople who want you to love getting out there too
Two new releases go (ahem) deep on watery obsessions and how they foster closer relationships with fragile environments
After a trip to Kilimanjaro with her father, Lilliana Libecki wanted to create a new way to give back
The famous waterfalls appear in about ten seconds' worth of her new music video, and some people are angry about it
I’m not slow. Everyone else is just fast.
When it comes to CO2 emission reduction, it’s no contest between e-bikes and electric cars
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.
Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests
You can teach confidence and a love of physical activity—but it starts with keeping weight out of the conversation
The fine line between holding on and letting go
A new book by Christopher Ketcham is a rollicking and unsparing look at the threats to our public lands
And other funny shit that happens in the woods
Who says dystopian climate sci-fi and mountain-survival stories aren't beach reads?
Brendan Leonard reads an excerpt from his new book
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
From bull riding to catfish noodling, these stories prove that there's no right way to live a meaningful life outdoors
'Hypnopompia' is a dreamlike timelapse from Eaglewood Films that features Latvia's mires
Everything the national parks could afford to do with the money Trump's celebration took from them
This week, we’ve got Zephaniah OHora performing 'High Class City Girl from the Country'
Vision Zero isn’t working because it doesn’t address the underlying (and fixable) problem: there are way too many cars on the road
Two climbers commiserate over the hypothetical, much worse situations they could find themselves in than the one they’re in right now
Kids need more outdoor playtime, and one national nonprofit is helping provide families with just that
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The new documentary Maiden tells the story of the first all-female sailing team to finish the Whitbread Round the World Race. We talked with the crew's skipper about the historic feat.
