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.

Catch an action-packed lineup featuring diverse athletes and filmmakers at the inaugural Outside Festival in Denver on June 1 and 2

A Heritage Foundation and The Supreme Court could tear down the Antiquities Act, leaving our public lands at risk

Making time for adventure at sunset is just as effective and admirable as waking up for an alpine start

Kids change a lot of things—including how happy strangers are to see you (and your tiny passenger) biking by

Curated adventures to experience the best of the Lone Star State

As her dad, I want to give her the space and privacy she needs, without making her feel like she should be embarrassed

Five questions with the 65-year-old star of ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and ‘Stranger Things’ about his lead role in the new cycling film ‘Hard Miles’

Movies don’t get much better than surfer-heist popcorn flick ‘Point Break’ (1991). Movies don’t really get much worse than surfer-heist popcorn flick ‘Point Break’ (2015). What happened?

Use this local’s guide to six of America’s top running cities to connect with vibrant communities, explore essential routes, plug into don’t-miss events, and get equipped with the right shoes and resources to use them like never before

‘Everest, Inc.,’ a new book from veteran outdoor journalist Will Cockrell, documents the mountain’s transformation, first by Western guides and climbers, and now by Sherpas and Nepalis

As the climate changes, our lives will, too. Let campfires be a thing of the past.

Mayhem is an inevitable part of life. The real question is: How will you handle it?

Outside’s ethics guru on which outdoor activities make sense for young kids

She’s mad at me because I took a wrong turn and she’s terrified of lightning. But I think she owes me an apology, too. 

In her new book ‘Willkie Sprint,’ former professional cyclist Kerry Hellmuth recounts the groundbreaking collegiate bike race that started her career

Arbitrary goals are nonsensical. They also can be the source of great joy.

A handful of daredevil motorcyclists are keeping an old-school carnival attraction going

Outside's ethics guru on who should be in charge of the groover on a river trip

He’s a regular customer where I work, and I’m new to the community 

Oh, you wanted to take a fun little trip to run a breezy 100K? Think again. This course is relentless, technical, and populated by nudists.

‘Tough Broad’ is a guide to keeping your foot on the gas as you reach your golden years

Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on whether it’s all right to name a Utah development project after one of the West’s most notorious anti-development advocates

More resorts should place as much marketing effort on safety as they do on selling tickets

She seems too busy to hike right now, and I’m not sure whether to let our relationship fizzle out

Watch this deserving nonprofit accept its Defender Service Award in the Outdoor Service and Education category, presented by Outside

The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye

In an excerpt from the new book ‘The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him,' author Eric Blehm details Kelly's rise as an unlikely hero in the fledgling sport of snowboarding, and the fatal day an avalanche swept him—and six others—away.