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Almost 50 years ago, Richard Nixon commissioned a photography project called Documerica to illustrate miles and miles of environmental degradation, advocating for the need for the agency. The following are some of the most striking images from that project.
Is it time for environmental activists to take a different, more potent approach to mobilizing?
Two friends built an empowering community that encourages everyone to focus on trails, not scales
Couples who ski together stay together, right? But even if neither of you will ever click into a pair of bindings, you can learn from these eight dating tips.
Peter Heller returns with a straightforward but expertly observed detective mystery, set in America's first national park
In 1965, Outward Bound took 28 women into the great outdoors to paddle lakes, hike mountains, and catch fish. They forged a bond that's unlike any other.
The premise sounds nice: spend all your time off the grid in a cliffside dwelling with great views. We asked a real hermit what else the job entails.
In 1960 Wallace Stegner wrote a letter to Congress illustrating the importance of wilderness.
Over the past six years, there have been 20 shark attacks around Reunion Island. The deaths have inspired some surfers—most famously and recently Kelly Slater—to advocate for a cull. Susan Casey argues why that's a terrible, immoral, and totally ineffective way to deal with the problem.
This Spring, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Fest to showcase some of the year's best new music.
A new book reveals, in vivid detail, how Christopher Knight escaped society more completely than most anybody else in human history
A new executive order that opens the door to coal mining corporations is shutting off water to the rest of us
Behind-the-scenes with the company's efforts to make sure kids—and parents—are valued at the office
"How can you let her do that? It's so dangerous!" For years, my mom has fielded this question from other parents about my climbing. Here's what she thinks about raising an adventurous daughter in an unfamiliar sport.
The same people and organizations we admire for protecting our wild places also have a history of being apathetic—or plain antagonistic—toward issues of race and social justice
This segment, The Fox Hunt, from GoPro's upcoming feature "Mongolia Eagle Hunters," captures the essence of the sport perfectly.
Rising global temperatures could render the meanings of these words obsolete
Jim Shepard’s latest collection takes a hard look at characters confronting extraordinary—and often cataclysmic—environmental situations
Florence Williams has been writing about the tangible benefits of getting outdoors for years. Presenting the best of what she's learned.
Ever wonder where terms like "gnarly" and "steazy" come from? So did we.
From Roark Revival, 'A Ramp in the Woods' features skater Jamie Thomas honoring his late friend Jamie Collins.
Research shows that walking has many benefits—but it's also a pretty darn good family adventure
A new report details how complicated the National Park Service's deferred maintenance backlog really is—and why it shouldn't be used as a political weapon to privatize our parks
The world's greatest dog sanctuary is on a small farm in Costa Rica, where hundreds of canines run wild over the land—eating huge piles of food and slobbering happily on Lya Battle and her small band of dedicated volunteers.
Risky pursuits like BASE jumping offer a buzz better than any drug. New technologies provide the same rush without the danger.
Behind the scenes with the producers who spent thousands of hours in the Himalayas to capture first-of-its-kind footage of four snow leopards
This week, we've got Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles performing "The Way You Make Me Feel."
Our writer went searching for love on skis and rejected just two snowboarders in the process
The vertical ceased print publication this winter, after 70 years of great stories
Our hard-earned lessons (clean up the van before a first date) and the advice we still stand by (sex in a portaledge—great idea!)
Climber turned photographer Sagar Gondalia has carved out his own warm, fuzzy niche in the world of paid portraiture
Taking kids on extended trips into the wilderness comes with an element of stress—the key is to talk about it
The fiberglass menagerie before you is made up of 34 animatronic beasts, created for Spy in the Wild, a Nature miniseries on PBS in which cameras disguised as animals embed with the real beasts for an immersive take on the nature documentary.
Valentine's Day is coming, so we put together a list of gifts that will help you truly enjoy spending the night outside
Nature documentaries offer the chance to teach your kids about the beauty and diversity of our planet
This week, we've got Daniel Norgren performing Everything You Know Melts Away Like Snow.
On Kauai, residents worry less about whether genetically-modified food is safe to eat and more about what the pesticides used to test them are doing to their bodies. In an excerpt from his new book, 'Food Fight,' the author hits the ground to find out just what's happening.
'World, Chase Me Down' is a nonstop crime adventure novel. Even better, most of it actually happened.
The U.S. ski culture’s 10 oldest, weirdest events—official and unofficial
From filmmaker Germain Lalot and writer Claire Endress, MySon is a short film about a mother bringing a son into this complex world.
Apart from the Olympics, no one’s really watching the best athletes on the planet compete and perform live. Probably because their events are not very entertaining.
Noted adventure writer Colin Thubron's latest novel tells the story of residents trapped in a burning building—but it also distills what he's learned over a lifetime of nomadism
If we want to create a new generation of activists who care about the environment and women's rights, then children need to be exposed to political controversy
But that's finally starting to change—and these five CEOs, writers, and activists are helping to lead the charge
Given is the simple tale of a unique family legacy.
Conservation and recreation make a strong showing in both documentaries and dramas at this year's festival
This week, we've got Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles performing "The Way You Make Me Feel."
Because no one will remember this storm as much as the children who got to stay home because of it
'Chasing Coral,' a new film premiering at Sundance, chronicles the desperate adventure of documenting the most imperiled ecosystems on earth
The best schools know that kids learn when their noses aren't shoved in textbooks all the time
When Douglas Preston joined an expedition searching for the ancient Ciudad Blanca, he realized there may have been some truth to the warning not to enter the place
In an always-connected society, the urge to unplug has never been stronger. A new book takes a fresh look at just how difficult that can be.
The greatest gift a parent can give is teaching their kids to dust off and keep going
'Everest Rescue' is an inside look at a very risky job: performing high-altitude helicopter rescues on the tallest mountain in the world
This week, we've got the Western Centuries performing The Old You.
With the weight of the entire U.S. Government bearing down on them, the Gwich'in people gather together to restore their unified heartbeat.
In retrospect, maybe using the notoriously difficult Ragnar Trail Relay as a way to get back into distance running wasn't the best idea
Nowhere is the quest for simplicity and freedom more pronounced than in the tiny-house movement, which has grown from hipster alternative to mainstream phenomenon faster than an Amish barn raising. Mark Sundeen joins the believers to ask: Has the dream gotten too big?
Meet the Japanese farmers and hunters defending their homeland from the ruthless hogs that—by the way—may have wandered over from Fukushima
Between a Grammy nomination and prepping for a 2017 tour, musician Scott Hansen spoke with us about his obsession with the outdoors
Great audio took over the outdoors world this year, and not just because Outside launched a show of our own in March. Now it's time to take a look back.
'Tales of the Wild' explores the stories of four men who are authentically wild. In episode 2, Gaucho, Jakob Von Plessen opens up about his calling to the life of a Gaucho.
In 2013, Kelly Lund started taking photos of his dog. More than a million followers later, the pair have officially gone pro.
Though it is humble, it will always come to the rescue when nothing else seems right
No matter who is on your list, these gifts will make sure you're ready for anything
In May of 2015 leaders of outdoor-focused organizations gathered in Yosemite to discuss the current state of people of color engaging in the outdoors.
Chef Jesse Griffith loves meat. There are no ifs, ands, or (pork) butts about it.
This week, we've got Chanti Darling performing "Grab Onto Me."
Former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke opposes the Republican land heist. He may be the best environmental hope we have in this administration.
We caught up with photographer Krystle Wright at 5Point Adventure Film Festival to talk about her first dive into filmmaking with, The Mysteries.
In 'The Mysteries', from photographer Krystle Wright and filmmaker Skip Armstrong, Wright seeks to make a dream photo into reality.
Jason Momoa is most known for his rugged exterior in Game of Thrones, but this film looks at his humble beginnings.
These German artists used drones, kites, and projectors to create some of the coolest photos we’ve seen this year
This is what we'll be listening to all winter
Wolf howls, bird songs, crickets, frogs—soundscapes contain clues to not only what's going on around us but also who we are.
Just because you’re ready to shack up with your squeeze, don’t assume your best friend is on board
Nick Lavecchia is a surf photographer in Maine. Watch as Lavecchia shares why this place is so inspiring for him, despite the bitter winters and unpredictable surf.
In Baltimore, a newly mandatory Outward Bound program brings together police and local kids to take steps toward easing tensions