How William Pendley’s Dismissal Is Good for Public Lands, Explained
A federal court just ruled that the BLM's leader was serving illegally, with plans to reconvene next week to consider if all of his actions were illegal, too
Adventure Archive
College Kids Are Making a Mad Dash for Outdoor Education
Many students would rather be outside than stuck on Zoom all day—and most programs can't keep up with the surge in demand
How the Sea Helped This Man Deal with Isolation in 2020
During May, UK-based photographer Nick Pumphrey challenged himself to experience the sunrise every morning in the sea
A Harebrained Dream of Building a Cabin in the Woods
Two friends abandoned promising careers to pursue a bold adventure. It went terribly wrong—but also right.
Only 60 Fire Lookouts Remain in America. This Man Is One of Them.
'Ode to Desolation' introduces us to Jim Henterly, who spends his summers stationed at the historic Desolation Peak Fire Lookout
The Pro Snowboarder Taking on Climate Detractors
A professional snowboarder's quest to find a united path forward on climate policy through a shared love of the outdoors
Discovering the Joy of Bikepacking in the Backcountry
'Pedal Through' follows a group of Black women on a 132-mile backpacking trip in central Oregon
A Glimpse into Why California's Wildfires Have Gotten So Bad
This six-part series explores the history of California's forests, as well as the increasing threat of wildfires across the state
Meet the Italian Bike Hero Chasing Drug Dealers on Two Wheels
Coronavirus hasn't stopped Italian heartthrob and two-wheeled avenger Vittorio Brumotti from righting society's wrongs. The cyclist has delighted audiences with his TV news segment "100% Brumotti," shaming people for parking in handicapped spaces and taking on no less than the Mafia. We ride along with Italy's favorite bike hero.
A Very Informal Interview with Mitsu Iwasaki
The new American Alpine Club CEO talks about his background, living the #vanlife before it was cool, and his goals for the organization