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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
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.
*these tactics also work if you climb 5.11, or 5.10, or 5.8
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
Michigan-raised writer Dean Kuipers and his brothers had a problem with their father: he had alienated all of them, and his attempt to regain their affection with a hunting property he’d bought only made things worse. Then something wonderful happened, rooted in their shared love of wild places. An exclusive excerpt from Kuipers's new memoir ‘The Deer Camp.’
A fascinating data analysis of the 381 painting the beloved artist did for his TV show will have you looking at him in a whole new light
And no place has ever been ruined by an Instagram post, either. It's time to stop blaming social media for the world's troubles.
New accounts sharing bad behavior, plus public stands from notable climbers, are bringing gross online interactions into the light
In America, driver convenience comes first, while just trying to stay alive on a bike is a crime
'Element' documents the relationship between water and land through the lens of filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov
An environmentalist grapples with a common question in an uncommon time
Caroline Van Hemert recounts an epic North American journey in her memoir 'The Sun Is a Compass.' But it's a lot more than just a gripping ride-along.
'Rock Paper Fish' takes viewers to southeast Alaska, where life is inseparable from the age-old rhythms of the Chilkat River
If there’s one thing that makes Americans uncomfortable, it’s successful women
Chia-Chia Lin's highly anticipated debut novel follows a Taiwanese American family struggling on the outskirts of Anchorage, Alaska
This week, we’ve got Lost Bayou Ramblers performing Si J'aurais des Ailes
Don’t bring a tree tent to Antarctica, and other sound advice
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Inspiring stories by badass adventurers
Busting people for their style miscues is a beloved pastime in outdoor communities. But in the Instagram era, the practice has us sadly all dressing the same.
'Odd Season' highlights the joys that can be found in this turbulent transition period known as spring
What began as a carpe diem trip has become one of the few representations of visible queerness in the outdoor world
What do you do when your kid thinks winning is everything?
I'm older than I was, but younger than I will be
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in
Dierdre Wolownick gives us an inside look at what it was like to raise the 'Free Solo' climber in 'The Sharp End of Life'
Kicking off spring film-festival season, these shorts and features explore the Grand Canyon, skate culture, and the nature of sufferfests
Make your kids love the trails as much as you do
What good is there in letting them loose on the nearest mud puddle? Let me count the ways.
Extreme athlete Will Gadd on why kids should develop competence over confidence
The writer and climate activist talks about his new book 'Falter' and how the human race got itself into such a big mess
Plus, should you take someone else's spot in a race if you know you won't finish?
From 'The Suble Art of Not Giving a F*ck' to 'Sapiens,' this professional mountain biker doesn't mess around when it comes to reading good books
And really, who can blame them?
To raise strong, independent kids, you need to let them make some brave choices
How low will some of us go to keep our neighborhoods bike-free? And won’t somebody please think of the children?
In his latest book, he unpacks our ineffectiveness in the face of climate change and connects the dots on what the future might be like
We've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music
The new book 'Down from the Mountain' explores the fine line bears walk between the wilderness and suburbia
Raynelle Rino, the founder of Rino Consulting Solutions, taps into the therapeutic effects of nature, specifically for people of color who work emotionally taxing jobs
‘Vanlife Diaries: Finding Freedom on the Open Road’ will spark your wanderlust
Sometimes just driving a car in a city is an act of violence
He sold his first photograph at 14 and has been making pictures ever since
In his new animated feature, Chris Butler adds a contemporary twist to an old-fashioned tale
Trolls thought I was friggin' nuts to propose a controlled backcountry ski area. But it's already happening.
America's public lands can help solve the climate crisis instead of contributing to it
Stop lying to yourself: you won't remember that you put your wallet, coffee, and phone on the roof of your car before you drive away.
An archaeologist faces an uncertain future
Two new podcasts are telling stories about climate and environmental change—and giving us a venue for considering the future
Why telling people you ride elicits serious bike-splaining—and what you can do about it
An excerpt from Ben and Penny Hewitt’s new book, 'The Young Adventurer’s Guide to (Almost) Everything,' reveals how your family can add a little buzz to your snacks
Think long and hard before you jump or try to climb the cables. And don't forget about the wolves!
Heather Hansman’s new book is a must-read for anyone who loves rivers or is concerned about the future of the West
The new National Geographic series, narrated by Bear Grylls, doesn’t sugarcoat the harsh reality that critters face in the far reaches of the world
It's a question of safety numbers versus safety in numbers
The Acting Interior Secretary's confirmation hearing was already absurd. Then the Greenpeace protestors showed up.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Who needs a killer routine when you can just have coffee?
The recent pro-conservation rulemaking at Interior is intended to smooth the way for acting secretary Bernhardt’s nomination hearing today
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year's best new music
When my wife tried to kill me, when I went to jail for battery, and when I finally tried to take my own life, there was one thing that kept me from unraveling
You can't walk in them, but you can fly in them
When the going gets tough, reach for these high-energy tracks recommended by our editors
The products and approaches that make #packlife possible
For active mamas-to-be, nine months of playing it too safe feels wrong. Good news: you don't have to give up on outdoor adventure.
The host of the MeatEater podcast and Netflix series talks about the need for us all to unite forces and rally to protect public lands
Sometimes the best offense is none at all
'Welcome to Gwichyaa Zhee' profiles the Gwich'in people as they battle for food security in remote Alaska
Feeling the need to get out into the sunshine for as long as humanly possible after the winter? If it’s still too cold, here are some books about other people doing that.
Apparently, misery does love company (in a way). So gather your friends and go have some miserable fun!