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'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
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
I got my wife and daughter to love cycling—with a little help from Italy
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
The successful businesswomen learned all about entrepreneurship at home on the windswept Aleutian Islands. They had to.
Coziness is good, but a little hardship is way more meaningful
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
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
What happens if nature, humanity—or both—disappear or run amok? These latest releases examine such (hopefully wrong) possibilities.
Sometimes you've got to plug in to unplug
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.
Yes, your palms will get sweaty
New movies and documentaries dig into mental health, dogsled racing, and why you should reconsider that lighthouse-keeping gig
A modest proposal that, at the very least, will make your community better
'Only Music // Alaska' documents the people Justin Fountain met, the places he saw, and the conversations he had on his 3,800-mile trip
I got a lot done. (OK, a little done.)
One rescue dog's transformation from fearful to family member
From summer heat to deep snow, here's a practical and affordable list of things you need
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.
Author Christopher McDougall is back with a new book about his surprising relationship with a burro named Sherman
He's one of the most decorated polar explorers on the planet. But the most meaningful adventures are the ones he goes on with his family.
What is a good boy anyway? How do you become one? These are the questions that keep me up at night.
Plants as criminal evidence and penguin sex lead the way in the latest batch of good reading material
In this film from Spindrift, climber Heather Weidner attempts her fifth 5.14 sport climb in Saint George, Utah
In 1986, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to climb the world's tallest peak. Now she's opening up about her experience—on and off the mountain.
Better to drift apart with love than to strangle a friendship by trying to make it work when it doesn’t
Cycling is already mainstream. It’s time for the media to catch up.
Every year, explore.org calls on its A-team to capture the rotund glory of Katmai National Park’s brown bears
We hope you’ll enjoy your time here at Tequila Beach
Marion Mauran's documentary Elevation Change is an honest and compelling look at the ambitions of a young man thru-hiking to raise money for Parkinson's disease
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In a new documentary, The Salad Days, river runner and advocate Herm Hoops takes to the water one last time
Save This Rhino, a new documentary from acclaimed surf filmmaker Taylor Steele, chronicles the bloody struggle to save an iconic species from extinction
"The book was fine but I hated the story"
Princess Daazhraii Johnson, a creative producer for the PBS series, tells Outside that the show is a "way of saying that it’s OK to be who you are, you should be proud of that."
In her new book, ‘On Fire,’ Naomi Klein sparks a blaze for the next generation
A new documentary follows two Western athletes as they travel to the Hermit Kingdom to participate in its only sporting event open to foreigners
Dynos are big, scary, and an excellent way to think about how we can be more supportive and intentional at the crag
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
A mandatory helmet law in NYC is how Vision Zero ends.
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'How to Be a Family' and 'Uncharted' give unvarnished views of family travel from two very different perspectives
Cars may have driven us apart, but we’re natural allies. Here’s how to do your part to heal the divide.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
But it is probably farther than you want it to be