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In this weekly roundup, we scour the Web for our favorite long-form articles, collecting them here and on Longreads and Twitter. This installment focuses on virtual reality, DNA mapping, and the New York Jets.

Week of August 15-21, 1996 Soaring over Cape Cod’s dunes Where can I take my pooch? Top U.S. kayaking schools Mountain biking in Steamboat Springs Canoe-friendly fjords near Vancouver Canoe-friendly fjords near Vancouver Question: I want to take my boyfriend out West for…

Week of November 21-27, 1996 Sea kayaking schools for beginners Saltwater adventures in Honduras Camping tips for the desert Trekking to the North Pole Backcountry ski trips near Steamboat Backcountry ski trips near Steamboat Question: I am going to go skiing in Steamboat,…

Week of August 7-13, 1997 Whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River Helicopter-hiking, fishing in Whistler, B.C. Camping, biking near Duluth, Minnesota Romantic getaways near Atlanta, Georgia Family rock-climbing schools in the West Camping, biking near Duluth, Minnesota Question: What are a few campgrounds…

Week of October 12-19, 1995 Boundary Waters canoeing permits Bicycle touring across Labrador Canoe trips near Mammoth Cave, KY World-class whitewater in North Carolina Rio Grande-Big Bend remains runnable Backpacking Michigan’s upper peninsula Canoe trips near Mammoth Cave, KY Q: How old…

Before 'Into Thin Air,' the firsthand report on the 1996 Everest disaster, became a best-selling book, it was an Outside story. Now it's been immortalized as an opera.

Week of April 24-May 1, 1996 Mountain biking Canyon de Chelly, Arizona It’s no joke: Skiing near San Diego Going backcountry in Yosemite Outfitter options for Baja, Mexico Chicago-area recreation getaways Day hikes near Vancouver, B.C. Day hikes near Vancouver, B.C. Question:…

Week of August 14-20, 1997 Condos for scuba divers on Bonaire Fabulous trips to Laguna Miramar Weekend camping near Manhattan Inline-skating tours in Holland Things to do in Rhodes, Greece Weekend camping near Manhattan Question: I live in New York City and my…