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Lotawana will feature a young unfulfilled male protagonist by the name of Forrest, who lives in his sailboat on a lake in Missouri.
As your children get older, your trail strategies have to change. Here's some advice from parents who have been there.
Wag and Rover are booming in popularity, but is your dog safe with them?
Not only do you get to watch the sunset, you also get to sleep in first
Our features editor sat down with author Kate Harris to talk about her book, and you can listen in on their conversation
Paige Williams's new book and 'Poached' by Rachel Love Nuwer are compelling works of nonfiction about the underworld of obsessive and morally ambiguous collectors
Five favorite books from the elite endurance athlete and environmental activist
It's the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and our waterways are in more danger than ever. These reads explain what's going wrong—and how to fix it.
We both break the law from time to time. But it's not even close to a one-to-one exchange.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
For lots of parents, it's more like stay-outside parenting. And it's hard work.
When it comes to killing with cars, anything goes as long as you’re sober
Spend any time on Twitter and you'll quickly conclude that everyone is outraged about everything. It's time we put that energy to use in the real world.
Chances are, you've ticked a couple of these boxes
The Supreme Court nominee wrote a troubling diatribe in 2013 against workers' rights
Maine’s coast is one of the last border disputes between Canada and the United States.
America's outdoor preschools are unregulated and mostly benefit the privileged. Still, they're a damn good idea.
A sincere discussion about the ethics, practicalities, and responsibilities of packing heat on the trail
A new book by Kim Brooks confronts parents' responsibility to assess risk on behalf of our kids
In their new film, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture Alex Honnold’s historic ropeless El Cap climb and the emotional toll it took on everyone around him
If the BSA wants to welcome female Scouts, it needs to start now—not next February
New research suggests that national parks are getting hotter and drier faster than the rest of the country
Statistics from Los Angeles County demonstrate just how deadly doing it for the ‘Gram can be
The Time to Vote campaign, which includes almost 150 companies, gives employees time off to vote in the midterm elections
‘Silence of the Dolomites’ is from filmmaker Casper Rolsted who specializes in time-lapse photography.
Nearly a century ago, a small group of women pilots flew terrifying early airplanes, broke flying records, and raced—and beat—male pilots in air races
In a world of sexist social norms, how to be respectful of what you're into while being respectful of other people's choices
As your family grows, so will your family's tent needs
The long-awaited documentary showcases the world's hardest rock climb and the life of visionary Tommy Caldwell, but it goes only so far into the human element
Idaho issued only a single bear tag, but conservationists are still concerned about the consequences of picking off just one bear in a state that has played an outsize role in grizzly management
Want to de-bro cycling? Build more and better bike lanes.
For more than 40 years, tribal chief and artist Roy Vickers was obsessed with a totem pole that was taken from a remote native village in British Columbia. He decided to make a replica, and all he needed was will, skill, and a 17,500-pound tree.
Stop by and find the book or local hiking guide that will change your whole perception of a new place
From breastfeeding while walking (it's possible!) to bottle feeding and pumping on the trail, here are the best options for parents on the go.
Last week, surfing became the latest sport to close the prize-money gender gap. So where does that put us on the greater path to equality in sports?
You can learn almost anything you want—for free!—on YouTube. Just make sure it's from a reliable source.
Filmmaker Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi doesn’t climb, but her determination to shine a light on what drives extreme mountaineers produced two of the best adventure documentaries of the past decade
Hugo was the worst hurricane to ever hit the U.S. Florence could be worse.
When it comes to riding a bike, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do
A guide at a wilderness therapy organization observes an increasing number of teens coming in to treat technology addiction
There might be food poisoning and potty-training emergencies. There will be tantrums. There will also be some magic.
Most sports aren't that complicated. You can usually boil them down into one simple rule. (OK, maybe two.)
Think the death of specialty outdoor retail has been foretold? Don't let your favorite local shop go down without a fight.
Filmmakers and writers from around the world will showcase their work during this year’s Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about this month
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Ask yourself: Is that french press really necessary for the backcountry?
When it comes to committing seemingly minor infractions while operating a vehicle, it only takes a split second to kill a cyclist
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.
It's all fun and games until you're hiking alone with Kevin
Hike It Baby founder Shanti Hodges shares her tips for hiking with babies, toddlers, and older children
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.
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
When it comes to picking the ideal outdoor buddies, it doesn't matter at all