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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
Everything the national parks could afford to do with the money Trump's celebration took from them
'Hypnopompia' is a dreamlike timelapse from Eaglewood Films that features Latvia's mires
Two climbers commiserate over the hypothetical, much worse situations they could find themselves in than the one they’re in right now
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
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.
We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for true crime or the next hot novel
Skylights, a show run by wilderness therapists, talks about nature-oriented approaches to topics like gaming addiction, parenting, and isolation
On July 13 and 14, Outside magazine is bringing its first active-lifestyle festival to Chicago, with stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, fly-fishing, running, biking, axe throwing, an adventure film festival, speakers, live music, and more
How to share your passion for solo adventure without feeling judged or defensive
Robert Macfarlane finds beauty in the dark recesses of the world—caves, subterranean rivers, even a hidden laboratory
A public condemnation of the SHIFT Festival's attempts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion is indicative of broader issues in the outdoor industry
'This Land' tells the story of an ongoing case with big stakes for tribal sovereignty
Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.
Bike commuting makes most of us obsess over our clothes. This is patently absurd.
Two new books, 'The Fate of Food' and 'The Way We Eat Now,' look at diet on a global level for a complementary view of our changing food systems
The athletes, entrepreneurs, and community organizers who are making the outdoors a more welcoming, awesome, and vibrant place
What does it mean to be a well-read outdoorsperson in 2019? We have 54 new ideas. Yes, we still love Cheryl Strayed and John McPhee, but here's an updated class of noteworthy additions.
Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.
The adventurer takes us through self-doubt, being a dad, and learning to stick with it
Our editors regale us with their favorite memories of dad outside
The Department of the Interior's proposed regulations contradict the interior secretary's grandiose claims
Denver linebacker Von Miller and Kansas City left tackle Eric Fisher face off in an epic outdoor challenge.
Eric Fisher is best known as a professional football player, but the Michigan native is also a serious outdoorsman
Fly-fishing expert and guide Hank Patterson is out to prove that most of the squabbling is just a misunderstanding
What to do if you're with a group that jumps into the lake nude and you just don't feel comfortable stripping down
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
Shane Grammer's images brought hope to his friends and family in the wake of California's most destructive fire. Now he's returning to the region to reveal new work, including a major art installation.
At last, the West is taking steps to address megafires. But we’ve done nothing to prepare for their biggest threat to human health.
The low-budget jaunt has an encouraging message for anyone intimidated by getting outdoors
From searching for Bigfoot in Ohio to drinking snake blood in China, these are the best and strangest Outside tales
There's been limited research on the risks kids face in thin air, which means parents and guides have to make some tough decisions
'Aloha Rodeo' and 'Rough Magic' are two new, totally true stories about the triumph of man and horse
Marin Sardy's first memoir is a thoughtful, sometimes heartbreaking look at life with her brother and mother, who both suffered mental illness
Some incredible pups have accompanied explorers (or even gone solo into the unknown) over the centuries
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Denver linebacker Von Miller and Kansas City left tackle Eric Fisher are both avid outdoorsmen. So we brought them to New Mexico to go head-to-head in fishing, archery, and cooking. Here's how it went down.
Taking a tiny human floating seems intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be
HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the professional lives of Jimmy Chin, Larry Haynes, and James Boole
Why we name, talk to, and occasionally kiss our gear
The bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act promises a better permitting process
These devices are inherently stupid and profoundly antisocial, and their very existence is proof of their own uselessness
Don’t have the time to go to Everest? Wait for hours in these lines instead.
Kris Newby dives deep to unearth a secret history of government cover-ups in the spread of Lyme disease, but her research rests on shaky ground
Will Gurley is using his work to spread the word about development in our national parks
These kids today...riding bikes? In the streets?? The horror!!!
In 'The Big Island,' Tyler Fairbank stitched hundreds of still images together and manipulated them into motion sequences
Sometimes, able-bodied partners need to be sat down
Everything we're keeping an eye on at the Colorado festival and beyond
It’s tastier than gels are... and that’s the main selling point
'The Perfect Flight' is a portrait of falconer Shawn Hayes, who found his first bird in urban Los Angeles
They're exploding in numbers and having a massive impact on our favorite trails, yet the short-shorts crowd almost never pitches in when it comes to trail work
A new book argues that specialization—in sport and life—is overrated
Watch the waves, watch your children, and, above all, keep it fun
'A Different Perspective' is a film that's designed to showcase nature photography in a lens that's unique
The famed ski mountaineer on what she thinks about when she looks down
When one of your best buds is getting married, it calls for something truly epic
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
You're just as likely to build a robot as paddle a canoe at summer camp today, but the value of the experience is even more important for our screen-addled youth
Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not happening
Scientifically proven to contain the most nostalgic value, bug spray, and peanut-butter-dipped Oreos
*these tactics also work if you climb 5.11, or 5.10, or 5.8
Who says summer camp is just for kids? We rounded up seven escapes made for grown-ups (and a few for their families), plus seven more to entertain the kids while the adults are at play.
A new report officially points the blame for the Paradise fire at the utility's electrical transmission lines
The end was coming for Roany, a strong and beautiful horse who’d been at the center of Pam Houston’s life for 25 years. What she wanted for him was simple: a peaceful exit, lifted by the touch of human hands.
The risks and rewards of being (literally and figuratively) out in the wilderness
In America, driver convenience comes first, while just trying to stay alive on a bike is a crime
New accounts sharing bad behavior, plus public stands from notable climbers, are bringing gross online interactions into the light