Get the beta on the best places to spot bison, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and more amid one of America’s wildest landscapes

The booking website generates big bucks for private firm Booz Allen Hamilton. Our writer argues it’s a necessary tool for protecting the outdoors.

After she quit a stable career to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist, she realized she needed a big break—and found one in the middle of the Indian Ocean

We often write off a country or region in the wake of a government upheaval or natural disaster—like the earthquake in Turkey or recent protests in Peru. Turns out that may be the best time to go.

With a diverse team of product testers, Osprey conceptualized and launched its Extended Fit pack collection

How to use this stretchy, therapeutic tape to effectively reduce pain and support muscles, tendons, and ligaments (almost) anywhere on your body

How to best care for your body to keep doing the outdoor activities you love

The answer isn’t as obvious as it was five years ago

Here’s what we liked about these newly released running shoes from our initial wear-testing

Grab a gift for the dads in your life—and yourself while you'’e at it

Fruity popsicles made with coconut milk, drizzled in dark chocolate, and sprinkled with your choice of toppings

We’ve been sharing running advice for over 40 years. Here are the 30 best tips, tricks, and ideas we’ve ever shared, your one-stop shop for all things running.

Common sense is a good place to start

The environmentalist drag queen found the community they craved as a queer teenager at a YMCA summer camp. Now they’re determined to share that experience with as many LGBTQ+ kids as possible.

What do this rising actress, rock drummer, and elite hotshot squad leader have in common? They're all runners.

The Big Apple has changed a lot since 2009 with the introduction of bike lanes, micro-mobility gadgets, and the CitiBike program

Using a vehicle to travel to cool places is something pretty much all of us do. So why hate on people who do it well?

Are we in the golden age of instant coffee?

The executive producer of Netflix’s new cycling docuseries explains how hard it was to film at the Tour, and whether or not women will appear in future seasons

In a moment of isolation on the trail, the record-setting thru-hiker found the will to keep walking by turning to her younger self for support

Researchers present new findings on mental fatigue, mental training, and the importance of your surroundings

A Black southerner who grew up during the dying years of Jim Crow journeyed north as a young man to pursue life as a writer and scholar. Fate brought him back, and he fell in love with a troubled part of the state known around the world as the birthplace of the blues.

The new Netflix series is road cycling’s best opportunity in decades to expand its audience

Chasing whitewater around the country has taught this couple how to maximize joy on the road to adventure

What storytelling around running can tell us about where the sport is headed

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A Montana trucker accidentally ran over the cub on a desolate stretch of road. Then, the mother bear showed up.

Wildfire seasons are getting worse. The increase in smoke is harming heart, lung, brain, and skin health.

Want all the data but none of the difficulty? Hammerhead has merged a smartphone-like experience, easy device integration, and intuitive customization into the ultimate route-planning device with its sleek Karoo 2 GPS cycling computer.

Recovery cookies? Count us in. These post-run snacks can be whipped up with little to no effort.

A certified personal trainer shares the best moves to help you build functional leg strength

From foraging wild asparagus to scouting for the perfect shot, these runners are proving there’s no wrong way to run

Ten products we used to get outside last month

Here are five ways to celebrate Global Running Day, even if you never knew it existed

A collection of essays about agriculture and water pollution, the latest survival reality show, a podcast about clothing, the new ’Legend of Zelda’ game, and more

The outdoor guide had lost their passion for adventure. The trip that was supposed to be their last brought it back.

We have lots of fun when things go smoothly, but he gets in terrible moods if they don’t

As America continues to grapple with political uncertainty and an uneasy relationship with the planet, the author and environmentalist makes the case for an expansive and inclusive grassroots movement

Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown. We’ve found the best ways to explore after dark, from seeing the Northern Lights to Yooperlite hunting.

Who knew a spicy sushi roll could be the ideal lunch on the trail?

The features include new metrics for cyclists, improved cellular access data for hikers, and mood tracking for wellness enthusiasts

The third generation of Arc’teryx’s trail footwear fully reflects the famed quality, fit, and versatility of the Canadian outdoor apparel brand

The brand’s new campaign, featuring drag queen Pattie Gonia, struck a nerve with conservatives. The company’s continued support of the LGBTQ+ community despite the backlash has real impact.

An inspiring lineup of one-of-a-kind runners you’ll wish you heard of sooner

This one trick can get you out the door and into a routine of consistency and health, whatever life brings

‘Nothing’s for Free’ chronicles the history of freeride mountain biking

The transgender athlete found his strength in an unlikely place: on the reality competition show ‘The Climb’

In his new book ‘The Swine Republic,’ environmental scientist Chris Jones tells hard truths about Iowa’s agricultural industry and how its farming practices contaminate water thousands of miles away

This charming North Carolina mountain town has world-class dining, excellent beer, and plenty of mountains, rivers, and trails to explore

Head to South Dakota for an outdoor-centric road trip the kids will be telling stories about for years to come

Find bigger adventures (and smaller crowds) in America’s most under-the-radar national forest

Follow this meandering point-to-point tour through Southeast Montana’s most otherworldly and storied landscapes

Venture into a pristine world where wildlife roams by day and the cosmos comes completely alive by night

As the celeb chef gets ready to launch two new YouTube shows, he offers up his tried-and-true tools—and rules—of the grill

Here are the most important things to know before catching a flight for your next trail-running adventure

Finding biking after her divorce put the size-inclusive cycling advocate on a course to falling in love with herself again

Scientists consider the latest spikes, individual variability, and the pros and cons of training in racing shoes

This North Carolina destination is the ultimate in responsible outdoor adventure

This new propane-powered box gives you a compelling two-for-one deal in a tidy package

The ancient ritual turned TikTok trend is happening everywhere

This bulletproof, bear-spraying, drone-launching trailer is all the proof you need

Firing up the barbecue? This is the only sauce you’ll ever need.

Pasdawa Sherpa and Dawa Ongju Sherpa helped Norwegian climber Kristin Harila reach the highest summits in 2022. Their bitter breakup highlights a power disparity between Sherpas and the clients that hire them.

How much mileage should you be running? Two top coaches share helpful ways to think about the volume question so that you can find your optimal mileage number.

These simple dos and don’ts will yield success

A simple but delicious recipe to make sure barbecue season is a success

Instead of berating yourself for wasting away your time, focus your energy on these three key benefits

After an accident paralyzed her right arm, the motocross racer branched out—and achieved more than she ever dreamed

We made these errors so you don’t have to

After a five-year hiatus, thru-hiking legend Heather “Anish” Anderson just set another FKT: the 250-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through Pennsylvania. In this essay, she explores how her relationship with the sport has evolved over the past decade since her groundbreaking Pacific Crest Trail record in 2013.

Move over, spicy margarita. You’ve got collagen-filled competition.

These ten items caught our eyes at the 2023 show

When fitness influencer William Goodge ran across the country to raise money for charity, his feat received unprecedented scrutiny from hardcore running fans

The effort to reseed mollusks along Maine’s shorelines

There’s learning, connecting with self and others, and did we mention dance parties?

Here’s a look at the gear, tech, media, and general miscellany our Outside Run editors loved last month

2021 Outsider of the Year Steph Catudal’s new memoir, ‘Everything All at Once,’ offers a raw look inside the paradoxical landscape of grief and surrender, love and loss of her father, and nearly her husband, endurance athlete Tommy Rivs

Make money and do the planet a solid by embracing the circular economy

When the schoolteacher had a stroke, her doctor told her to stop running. Instead she embraced the sport with a newfound joy.

Here it is June and you’re still turning over travel plans? Come along with us, as we head out to see wolves, test our mettle on Tour de France ascents, trek across one of Colorado’s most photographed mountain passes, and generally get outside in big, bold ways this season.