For the past 18 years, I’ve used the same hefty lock—even when I’m riding cheap clunkers around town. Here’s why.

Imagine the most impractical road trip vehicle. Now, make it a little worse. You’re getting closer.

After seeing yet another parent in legal trouble for allowing their child freedom, I worry more about the societal or legal repercussions of letting my kid roam the neighborhood unsupervised than I do about some stranger snatching her up

JJ Harrison is the only person at a rodeo who is supposed to get hit by the bulls

As an environmentalist, I’m turned off by my boyfriend’s love of ATVs, dirt bikes, and his giant diesel truck. Am I wrong?

A pizza party isn’t good enough anymore. Workers today want four-day work weeks, unlimited paid time off, and flexible work locations. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions.

From “conquering” peaks to “owning” slopes, ski culture’s language shapes how we see the mountains. Here’s why it’s time for a change.

From power struggles over land to the ultra-wealthy pushing out locals, some parts of the hit TV show, which just premiered the second half of its fifth season, aren’t that far from the truth

Predicting winter weather can part art, part science. These eight methods lean hard toward the art end of the spectrum.

I’m planning a river trip with a friend who follows an overly restrictive diet. As someone in recovery from an eating disorder, how do I avoid slipping back into unhealthy habits?

An excerpt from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘Ultra-Something,’ which explores why we’re so drawn to the long haul

A frustrated reader knows it's bad form, but wants to break the rules to secure a riverside site anyway

An adventure is an idea. It doesn't even have to be a good one. Here's a helpful guide to dreaming them up.

When Katie Arnold and her husband Steve were invited to run the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, it was a lifelong dream come true. But then disaster struck.

Kevin Kelly's new book is full of wisdom that applies equally to life as it does to adventure, whether that's a day hike or a big expedition

Hyper-fixating on individual actions won’t save the planet

A frustrated reader feels taken advantage of. But should he?

When writer Carolyn Highland noticed her number of childless friends dwindling, she started to worry—what if not having children meant these relationships were coming to an end?

Watch overlander Andrew Muse navigate the challenging North Road in Baja to catch a beautiful sunset surf session

How a small outdoor footwear company lost 5,000 pairs of shoes and found itself entangled in an international crime saga

Journalist Natasha Singer has covered everything from human-rights issues to tech. But early in her career, we sent her to a gala in Alaska to report on pants. The resulting Outside Classic was one of our most-loved features.

The new integrated social platform offers personalized content, community engagement, and seamless activity tracking—all in one place.

The answer to your problems isn’t an endless supply of chocolate or a personal nanny. Our Tough Love columnist shares advice on how to prevent tantrums and meltdowns.

Filmmaker and photographer Max Lowe travels to Healing Base Camp, where Ukrainian families work through trauma with guided mountaineering expeditions

I built my life around my dog Wiley. But as he gets older, we both have to make adjustments.

The community of Culdesac, Arizona, was designed for pedestrians and cyclists. And residents love it.

Sometimes throwing in the towel is the best thing you can do for yourself, but don’t give up in the heat of the moment

The state has a bounty of BLM land with ample outdoor recreation opportunities. But if the state’s attorney general has his way, Utah would wrest back control of millions of those acres.

Make the most of every outing by knowing what your kids can and can’t do

Camping with kids can be unpredictable and messy. But with a lot of love (and sometimes a little blackmail), it can be a lot more fun.

Over a 30-mile hike through the High Sierra, a father and son reflect on belonging in the wilderness

It’s never too early to teach your kids yoga, deep breathing, and mindfulness practices. These flash cards, games, books, and apps make it simple.

When Ada Limón, America’s first Latina poet laureate, was tasked with bringing poetry to people who otherwise might not be exposed to it, she knew just where to put it: National Parks

My friends make a lot more money than I do, and they tend to plan vacations that are way out of my budget

A reader and their partner recently squared off over the $10 cancellation fees on campground reservations

I found season two of Netflix’s outdoor survival program, which airs September 4, a huge improvement over its debut

After running myself into the ground for the hundredth time, I had a realization that let me give myself a much needed break

Cuando prestas atención, te sorprenderás de lo mucho que nuestros compañeros caninos nos pueden enseñar

When you pay attention, you'll be amazed by how much our canine companions can teach us

When you pay attention, you’ll be amazed by how much our canine companions can teach us

Emojis are silly. But sometimes something silly gets lodged in your brain and you can’t stop thinking about it. Recently, reporter Meg Duff noticed that her phone was mis-classifying a handful of animal emojis, and an internet rabbit hole turned into a headphones smiley face.

When I think about other people watching me fall, I get a pit in my stomach

After a remarkable 20-year stretch as a journalist, Don Katz switched hats and created one of the most successful tech and media startups of all time. Here he talks about how a love of words fueled his ambitions in both professional pursuits.

What’s stranger than a story about people stuffing ferrets down their pants? How about that story leading the writer to create one of the largest, most successful digital media companies, ever

Lex Weinstein discovered a deeper purpose through investing in her own local surf community

I’m worried that my Airbnb guests are annoying locals in my mountain town

Ada Limón, America’s first Latina poet laureate, is helping us rethink wild spaces with some perfectly placed poems at a park near you

Our photographer traveled the Western States Trail Ride, covering its 100-mile length through California’s Sierra Nevada, to document the horses and riders taking on this grueling challenge

I feel the urge to shake up my life, but I don’t want to stress out my wife and kids

Five questions with Oscar-nominated director Lucy Walker, whose latest documentary “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” debuts on Netflix on July 31

New booking sites are connecting travel influencers with their followers to take trips all over the world. But should you go? I headed to Yosemite with an influencer and her fangirls to find out.

Head to the heart of South Texas to immerse yourself in the food, history, and culture of the Lone Star State

A worried reader wants to ban Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider from our wild places

I’ve asked him to return my skis three times, and I feel like I’m nagging him

Cory Richards has climbed the tallest mountains in the world and had his photos in the biggest adventure magazines in the game. In his new memoir, he shares the mental health highs and lows that shaped his life and storied career.

Last year, Youth Sports Alliance won the Defender Service Awards and took home a brand-new Defender 130. That changed everything.

Brendan Leonard, the author and illustrator behind the beloved Semi-Rad blog, explains his process

Many U.S. graveyards are in spectacular settings. We shy away from going to them, but they're beautiful outdoor places meant for all us.

After ‘My Octopus Teacher’ won the Oscar for Best Documentary, the producers realized they had left an important voice out of their movie—indigenous South Africans who had been silenced and separated from the ocean by apartheid

Why is everyone in L.A. running? Discover the routes, events, and resources that encourage the sport to thrive.

Know a nonprofit that could use a capable vehicle and $25,000 cash? The 2024 Defender Service Awards are now open.

Before you take an ill-prepared trip to honor your loved one, consider looking for solace in your own backyard

According to the actor, everything can be solved with one more useful piece of outdoor equipment

Brooke Goudy and Jesse Griffiths know there's a lot to gain from outdoor experiences of all kinds

What does a professional kayaker do when he realizes he’s in the twilight of his career? He releases a rap album, of course.

Whether you’re writing your first book or telling a story around a campfire, here’s the secret to capturing your audience right from the start

If you’re searching for an active running community, the Windy City has you covered

Watch this travel family go on a western adventure they’ll never forget

A flurry of confusing memos—including one that effectively banned staff from participating in Pride in uniform—left LGBTQ+ employees and advocates wondering where the NPS really stands

Thundercat jammed, Diana Nyad hugged, Jimmy Chin autographed, and thousands of fans soaked up the stoke in Denver this past weekend

Is your work-life balance way out of whack? We have the prescription.

Malik Martin, known as Malik Tha Martian, took an unusual path to adventure storytelling. His secrets to success? A passion for inclusion and an unwavering belief in self.

It’s not a joke: This genre-defining trio are part of the speaker series at the Outside Festival in Denver, June 1-2, along with Quannah ChasingHorse, Jeremy Jones, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, and many others

We both miss stuffing everything into a backpack and hitting the road. But between diapers, changes of clothes, and a ton of other necessities, it’s just not that simple anymore.

A frustrated reader asks if we can prohibit Sprinter-van telecommuters on their laptops in the great outdoors

In ‘A Walk in the Park,’ Kevin Fedarko’s new book about his quest to hike the big ditch from end to end, inadequate fitness and bad gear choices nearly led to disaster right from the start

Plenty of North American brands make high-performance outdoor gear. But the leaders of these seven companies are taking it further—with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful designs, and artistic flair—to create products that are also works of functional art.

With the right training and fuel, dogs can put on a remarkable athletic show. See how you measure up to top canine athletes at the Outside Festival in Denver June 1–2.

One editor’s thoughts on the Asian American illusion of belonging. Plus, how this spearfisher, freediver, shark whisperer, and entrepreneur lives her most badass life, and more from the Outside archives.

I helped them get their foot in the door. Now it seems like they think they own the place, and it feels disrespectful.