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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
I got a lot done. (OK, a little done.)
'Only Music // Alaska' documents the people Justin Fountain met, the places he saw, and the conversations he had on his 3,800-mile trip
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.
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
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
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."
"The book was fine but I hated the story"
In her new book, ‘On Fire,’ Naomi Klein sparks a blaze for the next generation
Dynos are big, scary, and an excellent way to think about how we can be more supportive and intentional at the crag
A new documentary follows two Western athletes as they travel to the Hermit Kingdom to participate in its only sporting event open to foreigners
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
Actor Kevin Nealon, star and host of the YouTube show Hiking with Kevin, talks about taking celebrities into nature
The leaders who have grown it into a nationwide organization talk about where they aim to take it next
How to handle ego in its many (sometimes potentially deadly) forms
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
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
Adding World Tour events just for women is a huge step forward for professional cycling. But real change has to come from the UCI.
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
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
The North Carolina–based buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen
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
Tips from the pros about the importance of communication, being prepared for a breakdown, and taking it slow
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
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.
Want to be an asshole with a hill to die on? Here are some tips and tricks to get you there.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Five breeds that fit your lifestyle—and your condo
What to do about a friend who's uptight about splitting expenses and a date who's uptight about bodily functions
Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search
Welcome to Yellowstone National Park, where literally everything is lethal
We owe it to our children to get them on two wheels
Yellowstone’s latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable