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The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
A father learns to follow his firstborn’s lead
Today’s kids are lonelier than any previous generation. What can help is a deep connection with animals both domestic and wild.
The best way to raise capable kids is to fuel their love of games—and stop forcing them to compete against each other
Childhood used to come with rites of passage: your first fish, your first hunt, your first taste of outdoor risk. We need to rebuild the steps along the journey to adulthood.
Children are much more likely to enjoy outdoor activities—and stick with them—if they start out at the right moment in their physical and cognitive development.
There’s a simple solution to the vexing challenge of getting teens to put down their phones: education
When we truly let our children run free, the only guarantee is that they will surprise us
When your life is a Saturday Night Live skit
For decades, women in the Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture have been trying to bring justice to those who have discriminated against them. A new investigation reveals that the inaction is due to a much larger problem: a system set up to make their complaints go away.
Excerpted from a 1981 article included in Climbing magazine's new anthology, 'Vantage Point,' the late Jim Bridwell recounts the first ascent of the East Face of the Moose's Tooth in Alaska
Whether you're wondering what an outdoorsy life with a young child looks like or just want to see some really cute babies, you should get to know these families sharing their journeys through organizations and social media
And I resent that I’m safer in the woods than I am in the place I live
The Pacific Northwest’s Southern Resident killer whales are dying. And it's our fault.
Lots of patient meditations on nature and one exciting outlaw drama made for Hollywood
Adjust your mindset and your bike will follow
For decades, the staff of Grand Canyon National Park has lived with a culture of bullying and harassment. Can the park's first female superintendent heal the old wounds?
Red Bull Media House and Sender Films's new documentary about Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson’s groundbreaking ascent of El Capitan’s Dawn Wall is an instant classic
How to support a loved one who has witnessed something awful that changed their relationship to the outdoors
A new podcast, "Mothers of Invention," spotlights women fighting climate change
In her adventure memoir, Kate Harris offers a fresh new voice on what it means to be an explorer in the 21st century
Big-studio directors are venturing onto more extreme landscapes than ever to shoot successful films like 'Star Wars' and this month's 'Alpha.' It's location manager Robin Mounsey's job to keep them alive.
When it comes to committing seemingly minor infractions while operating a vehicle, it only takes a split second to kill a cyclist
Ask yourself: Is that french press really necessary for the backcountry?
In an excerpt from Kate Harris's new memoir 'Lands of Lost Borders,' the modern-day explorer leaves academia for a bicycle adventure on the Silk Road.
Last week, the Interior Secretary outlined his ideas on what causes wildfire. Here's what he's right and wrong about.
Newly created state offices are promoting outdoor recreation as a major contributor to local economies and the public good, but they need a lot more support to be successful
In today's carbon-framed fat-tubed push-button bicycle landscape, it can be difficult to find a bike that truly stands out. Enter the Drysdale Special.
Hike It Baby founder Shanti Hodges shares her tips for hiking with babies, toddlers, and older children
It's all fun and games until you're hiking alone with Kevin
We asked a traveling musician how to optimize your playlist
When it comes to picking the ideal outdoor buddies, it doesn't matter at all
Amid a frenzied conversation over shrinking public lands, Native Americans run hundreds of miles to honor—and take back—the land that's sacred to them
A group of tribes came together to run 800 miles to protect their sacred land at Bears Ears––and to send a message of unity.
12 totally legitimate excuses
The organization posted two videos in response to an article I wrote last week. Let's review what its representatives said about me and the story.
What did I learn after watching every stage of this year’s three-week race? The supertuck needs to go, Peter Sagan is as entertaining as ever, and Stage 17 was epic.
One writer endures awkward morning cabin run-ins and hazardous chairlifts in the name of settling down (but still chasing snow)
Hand-picked by Kate Siber, author of the new children's book 'National Parks of the USA'
‘Projections in the Forest’ uses artificial lighting to reveal a side of the forest never quite seen before.
On the 30th anniversary of Shark Week, we called up some shark scientists for a no-holds-barred conversation about the impact of the pop culture phenomenon
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
These women chose to have both a family and a job as a pro skier or mountain guide. But they're often subjected to a public narrative that either villainizes or discredits their decision.
There’s still joy in riding a bike that’s out of style
Melissa Cristina Márquez tells Outside about her experience filming ‘Cuba's Secret Shark Lair’ for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week
Brands need to do more to prove they're using this imagery in a respectful way—and hiring Indigenous people to design it
Outdoor towns tend to be overwhelmingly homogenous, which can make for a tough decision for people of color who want to move somewhere they can play outside
America's proudest tradition should never be used as an excuse for anti-American politics
Major outdoor companies like Patagonia, REI, and others say they’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the makeup of America. Are they doing enough?
Most people are pro-bike—it’s time to stop pretending otherwise
Get ready to hike very, very slowly and stop your car for every LBJ you see
Now is not the time to mourn the end of all-day playtime, especially if you're not the one giving birth
Most of mountaineering's teachers are white, but one group wants to change that through new hands-on workshops
In an excerpt from his new book, Goldfarb explores what wilderness looks like with and without nature's most overlooked architects—and why they have more in common with wolves than you think
In his newest book, Rick Bass gins up hunger and answers some of life's biggest questions by feasting with the great ones
The new mega fires raging across the West are polluting the air above states like Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming the worst
We're all for trashy novels, but if you want something a little different, may we suggest gossipy surf memoirs and musings on the wellness industry?
You just have to unfollow all those downers first
Brewer, entrepreneur, and ultrarunner Caitlin Landesberg on balancing being an entrepreneur with parenthood
Five brand-new films, two that are new to streaming, and one that's so secretive we aren't quite sure when it'll drop (but it should be soon!)
One-upmanship on social media reaches its logical conclusion. Again.
It's the most powerful conservation tool in the world—and it needs to be updated
Roadside shrines marking the site of cycling tragedies are showing up everywhere, a sign of how little progress we've made in making biking safer. It's time we organize.
Our features editor sat down with author Nate Blakeslee to talk about his book, and you can listen in on their conversation
We believe protecting public land and the environment matters
And neither are cargo bikes. It's time to let go of this silly notion once and for all.
It was just another beautiful day in the mountains for the author and his one-year-old Australian shepherd, Merle, when their lives changed in an instant
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music.
She helped the Navy, the White House, and the entire federal government become more eco-friendly. Now Kate Brandt is tackling her most ambitious sustainability project yet.
Sometimes you just have to suck it up
These writers remind us what travel is all about—shifting your own perspective and sometimes getting into trouble along the way