Why Sasha DiGiulian Lobbies Congress in Her Free Time
As a climbing community, we may be politically diverse, but we all share the same passion, so let's come together to protect America's public lands
Adventure
I Bought an Elephant to Find Out How to Save Them
At a time of unprecedented mass extinctions, no animal epitomizes the global biodiversity free fall more than the Asian elephant. Paul Kvinta travels to Laos to visit a moon-shot project aimed at saving the country's 400 remaining wild behemoths, investigate the strange underworld of wildlife trafficking—and make a very unexpected purchase.
The West's Water Shortage Is Fueled by Human Error
The inability of western states to track water usage is exacerbating the region's drought crisis
You Should Care About Roadless Areas
Top adventure athletes Caroline Gleich and Jeff Browning define what a "roadless area" means
Opt to Act for Life Outdoors
For the last five years, REI has closed its doors on Black Friday for a day outside. This year it's doing more.
The 4 Stages of Climate Grief
How do we deal with the prospect of losing the places we love?
This Family of 6 Just Crushed the PCT
Proving, once again, that kids don't have to slow you down
Fame, Romance, and a Second Chance on the PCT
Cory McDonald's main goal was to restore his health on the Pacific Crest Trail. Becoming a YouTube star, getting stalked, and meeting the perfect girl were just exhilarating extras.
The Hardest Part of a Rescue Comes Later
Two years after he was saved in a remote canyon, our host talks with one of his rescuers about coping with life-altering trauma
Fact-Checking Trump's Tweets on the California Fires
Has Governor Gavin Newsom done a bad job managing the wildfires? Should he invest in "cleaning" the forest? We've got answers.
How Cheap Robots Are Transforming Ocean Exploration
Backed by billionaire philanthropists and Silicon Valley venture capitalists, a wave of entrepreneurs are developing high-tech, low-cost technologies to probe the watery realms we still barely understand. Are the oceans finally getting their moon-shot moment?