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Armenians and Turks have a long and hostile history that includes a genocide. On a cross-country journey in 2006, two young cyclists formed a bond that bridged this fraught past.
We asked a professional chef and a nutritionist to evaluate ten meals. Here's what rose to the top.
This pastoral stretch of the Southern Appalachian mountains in Virginia is packed with hiking, fishing, road biking, and other adventures—if you know where to look
A tale about two-wheeled island hopping in the midnight sun
The key is to go all out on the things you feel comfortable doing
The perfect DIY activity for car camping or even an evening in your own backyard
This expert advice will help you get out of a rut and take your skills to a new level
From Alabama to Wyoming, we found the best off-grid sites for chilling out, escaping the hordes, and finding adventure
You're never too old—or too good—to brush up on your technique
This three-move bodyweight routine is all you need to improve athletic ability
Five campsites with views worth the drive
How the practice continues to comfort the former big-wall climber after a life-changing spinal injury
Researchers have identified an alarming lack of books about Black children in nature. Diversifying your bookshelf can help kids find themselves in literature—and the outdoors.
With stormchasing tours more popular than ever, our writer set out to discover why this risky pastime is once again taking off
From international hot spots to backyard breaks, here's where you’ll find the reigning women's world surf champ riding waves
A new school of social-media influencers are giving hunting a fresh and decidedly female face. Our writer joins two rising stars of “huntstagram” in the Arizona backcountry to chase mule deer for her first time—and see if she can stomach what it takes to be an omnivore.
A handful of apps are rebranding the menstrual cycle as a female athlete's untapped superpower. Here's what you need to know about them.
No, you don't have to eat freeze-dried food in the woods
Artist Jackson Stell is crafting music that captures the ecstatic feelings we have when we venture into the natural world
There's no such thing as one best knife
'Tamago kake gohan' is my go-to post-workout meal and takes just 15 minutes to make
You can make backyard-style meals wherever your adventure itch takes you
Should all your training be hard? Do you need to stretch? We've got answers.
Use these tips to create light, healthy, and packable summer meals
For more than three decades, Paul Knapp Jr. has taken travelers out into the Caribbean Sea to hear humpback whales. Now seismic blasts threaten to silence their songs.
How L. Renee Blount, a.k.a. Instagram's @urbanclimbr, blended her passions for climbing, travel, and design into a budding photography career
There are hundreds of scenic trails for you and your BFF to explore together
Are electric vehicles ready for the open road and the backcountry?
From going big on snacks to active pit stops, here's everything you need to know before taking a long road trip with the whole family
The ins and outs of keeping Fido safe, comfortable, and happy while on the go
There's so much more to seeing through the dark than brightness alone
How a sick friend, a wedding in Mexico, and a cabin in Montana all led up to the A5 Wagyu striploin of my dreams
Now is a great time to build out a van, truck, or station wagon for adventurous road trips. We consulted vanlifers Grizel Caminas and Eric Hallworth to break down the steps.
In the latest installment of Ask a Doctor, Outside's resident physician dives into trends like vinegar shots and Theraguns
Science says the HoverGlide reduces vertical forces by more than 80 percent. But what does it actually feel like?
An off-trail adventure through perhaps the prettiest chunk of the lower 48
Black cyclist Jonny Altrogge shares why he biked the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route—and what he learned along the way
The two-hour corridor from Asheville, North Carolina, to Bluff City, Tennessee, packs eight adventures into 60 miles
Two documentaries, 'Big Fur' and 'Stuffed,' set out to show that this sticky-fingered branch of natural history is full of beauty and wonder. Do they succeed? Our reviewer, who knows a lot more about the subject than he ought to, says yes.
With more than a hundred 11,000-foot peaks, five glaciers, and some 150 alpine lakes, Colorado's most popular park has served as an idyllic backdrop for some of our writer's bigger life moments: it's where he proposed to his wife, where his kids earned their first Junior Ranger badges, and where he said goodbye to someone special. While you'll be among 4.7 million visitors who visit every year, there's something personal to be found here.
Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining—and regaining—your health
Fur, dingleberries, and dog claws are no match for a Harbor Freight moving blanket
Keep your fingers, shoulders, and back happy with these nine strength and mobility moves
Modest amounts of artificial sweeteners are unlikely to cause much gut distress, but sugar alcohols can wreak havoc
It's one of the most astonishing survival stories we’ve ever heard—and it might even be true
From trails to post-ride tacos, the decorated Mountain Bike World Cup champ shares her favorite Northern California spots
Plus, how to make up for missing an important day
Serene places to pitch a tent—where it's just you and the ocean
Buy good meat, set your grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, use a probe thermometer, and you're good to go.
After an exhaustive search of the literature, researchers conclude that, well, it's complicated
A good dog is an exhausted dog. Here's how to wear them out every single day.
The knife edge of Switzerland's Hardergrat is 16 miles long with more than 10,000 feet of vertical gain
The good news: you can easily opt for a greener bank so your money works for good
And it was also the most awesome experience
Here's how to maintain stretch and minimize stench over time
For a book project about 16th-century polar explorer William Barents, Andrea Pitzer needed to reach the remote Arctic island where he and his men came to grief. She booked passage on an expeditionary boat out of Murmansk, then headed north on a trip marked by unforgettable scenery, unexpected loss, and wild magic that changed her life.
Simple, free ways to improve your experience next time
From far-flung mesas to rainy weather, our travel columnist managed to avoid the bustle at one of the Utah's most popular hiking destinations. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 15th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
One wildland firefighter interviews some of the trailblazers who came before her on the fires and shifts they’ll never forget and the policies they changed for the women who came after them
From pizza to ultramarathons, what's the best way to chill out?
When the going gets tough, which sensation actually slows you down?
There are myriad arguments for and against eating roadkill. Can they all be true at the same time?
Mountain-bike world-famous slickrock at our 62 Parks Traveler's 14th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year
What happens when your ski and river guiding partner isn't able to work during the pandemic?
Beat back summer-vacation boredom with these seven games for the family
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Wild kids and wilder counselors create the most fun—and learn the lessons that matter most
The climbing prodigy's book, 'How to Solve a Problem,' teaches youth how to approach seemingly impossible challenges
Ian Frazier reminds us that there’s no more promising feeling than hitting the road, windows down, hair blowing, full speed ahead.
Use tempo and isometrics to improve your bodyweight routine
The strangest things happen at summer camp. Which is probably why we love it so much.
Follow these steps to spend less time stressing over the details and more time on the trail
Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency
Two bold men, one reckless plan: to watch the sun go dark atop a huge snow-covered peak in South America. You won't believe what happened next.
As the country faces meat shortages, it's a good time to experiment with vegetarian or vegan eating. Here's how to start.
It took 16 riders several weeks—and countless laps—to find the most comfortable, protective, and versatile lids for downhill, cross-country, and everything in between
In an excerpt from 'The Cold Vanish,' a new book about people who disappear in the wild, Outside contributor Jon Billman looks at the rare, tragic case of a fat-tire rider who couldn't be found