These 5 States Spend the Most on the Outdoors
The Outdoor Industry Association estimates that Americans spend $887 billion on recreation each year. Here's how much each of the 50 states contributes.
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Safety Diver Stephen Keenan Dies During Rescue in Dahab's Blue Hole
Keenan was a legend in the sport—and is the first rescue diver to die while freediving
A Very Scary Fish Story
To the protectors of Alabama’s swamps, the vanishing of an iconic river creature posses terrifying questions about the water we swim in and fish in and drink.
Patagonia's Big Business of #Resist
The iconic brand has long been the conscience of the outdoor industry, forsaking hefty profits to do the right thing. Now the company is going to war against the Trump administration over protections for public land in a bid to become a serious political player—which happens to be very good for sales.
These Women Followed Salmon Migration on Horseback
This spring, Kat Cannell, MJ Wright, and Katelyn Spradley set out on horseback to follow a salmon's upstream battle from the mouth of the Columbia River to its farthest inland home in Idaho's Redfish Lake.
Rickey Gates's 4,000-Mile Ultra, from South Carolina to California
The ultraunner takes a winding path across the U.S.
The Wild West of Predator Control Is Hurting Humans and Pets
Idaho is the first Western state to take some action on dangerous cyanide traps, but it's not enough
Rural Indonesia Is the Next Great Climber’s Paradise
After three days of climbing and bolting in this area, we headed home, convinced that rural Indonesia has the potential to become a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts
The Race to Collect Glacier Ice Before It's Gone
A team of scientists are drilling into some of the world’s highest glaciers to learn about our planet’s past before the ice disappears forever
One Man’s Insane Quest to Save Our National Monuments
You have through today to tell the government what you think of its plan to steal your public land
How Colorado Lured the Biggest Trade Show in the Outdoor Industry
The inside story of how the state’s outdoor recreation czar Luis Benitez landed the tradeshow—and how he plans to save it
Into the Heart of Patagonia’s Secret Archives
Our writer visited the 10,000-square-foot facility in Ventura, California, home to thousands of products-cum-talismans, and came away with more than just an appreciation for the brand's gear heritage
Sportswear Brands Should Use Athletes—Not Models—in Their Ads
Female athletes deserve the same respect for their athletic abilities as their male counterparts
