Food and Drink

Live-fire cooking is more than grilling—it’s primal, versatile, and totally addictive. Here’s how to master the art.

No matter your outdoor plans, one of America’s nearly 10,000 breweries makes a beer to match. From alcohol-free quenchers to big IPAs, here’s how to stock a cooler that’s up for anything.

For fly-fishing evangelist Austin Campbell, there’s nothing better than catching—and protecting—Yellowstone cutthroat trout

We put 38 insulated beverage containers through rigorous testing in the Outside Lab to find which kept drinks hot the longest

Chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson talks about reconnecting with his Ethiopian heritage and how his mom dared him to run his first marathon

Guide-turned-artist Bryn Merrell joins a legacy of painters, photographers, poets, and other creatives who have been touched by the country’s first national park

Raising livestock in grizzly and wolf country isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it with respect and grace.

Hit the trail and learn first hand why Yellowstone National Park is called the American Serengeti

Fruits, veggies, flax milk, hemp seeds, and more make for a smoothie that's not too sweet, doesn't have any funky ingredients, and packs a great protein punch

This lodge is all about its spectacular location, within a national monument and between two national parks. It also has fire pits, free s’mores, and access to endless trails and rivers.

We’re not talking about big thru-hikes, but extended walks on pathways through glorious landscapes in spectacular parts of the world

A growing pool of studies finds concerning levels of plastic and forever chemicals in our common food items and their packaging. Here’s what you need to know.

The place has it all. Points for trying to guess, but you may never have heard of the name.

This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.

And how it is sabotaging your training

This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.

I stayed in these glass-walled geodesic domes under dark skies, just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park and its world-renowned hoodoos

From Boston to San Francisco, urban hikers have stitched parks and paths together into beautiful, rigorous, and creative routes

Why High West Distillery committed $1 million to preserving the West and its inhabitants

More orchards are propagating and harvesting heirloom peaches, apples, and apricots than ever before—and the yield is delicious

These TikTok-approved recipes are packed with nutrients and taste like dessert

Aaron Lopez opened Ursa to pay homage to the desert ingredients of the Southwest

Homebrewing will add mess, frustration, and expense to your life—and then it will make it better

Acrobat Wines are rooted in Oregon’s wildly varied terrain and made for the active, outdoor lifestyle

Expert travelers share their advice on packing, route planning, and more

Our national-parks expert headed across the Atlantic to explore. From northern Finland to the Italian coast, these spectacular spots topped her bucket list.

Chef Matt Vawter’s local-hiring practices and culinary excellence are transforming the food scene in the Colorado mountain town

This delicious frozen dessert, which has deep roots in places like Japan, the Philippines, and Hawaii, is getting fresh attention from modern masters like the owners of the Florida-based pop-up, Koko Kakigori. Plus: How to make your own.

The queen of Mexico’s regional cuisines offers five easy ways to recharge your outdoor cooking

Move the kitchen outside and prepare to grill, roast, smoke, and broil your way to delicious meals

Discover uncrowded trails, wildlife-viewing hot spots, and a bourbon that was founded the same year as the park

For 15 years, Hydro Flask has taken colors very seriously. Turns out, science agrees.

Elias Cairo, host of ‘The Game Show’ on Outside Watch, has staked his livelihood on all things meat

Alecia Moore, the singer, dancer, and all-around force of nature, has nurtured a vineyard for the last decade on the path to becoming a respected winemaker. The magic happens on 25 misty acres in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, home to her estate wine label, Two Wolves.

After a certain number of hours, endurance races are basically eating competitions

This is what it’s like to truly live life on your own terms

In-N-Out Burger’s iconic palm trees are a reference to buried treasure, but they also make the restaurant a very unlikely climate change indicator

Plus eight other easy, planet-friendly actions that everyone around you will start imitating

Our travel columnist, who has tried everything to mitigate jet lag, explores research suggesting that when you eat—and what—in the first few days after a long-haul flight could help ease your way into a new time zone

We have finally discovered the secret to the elusive, perfect cup of joe

These easy-to-make presents will show your loved ones that you care about them as well as the planet

Forget the gorp and stay for lunch. In Spain, the peak is at the table.

Give the gift of food resiliency

Turkey trots are supposed to be fun—not punishment for eating

We all need more time devoted to friends and laughter. Après-ski culture has evolved to make that easier than ever.

A hiking snack packed with fiber, carbs, and spice

Does your personality dictate your chili preference? We’re not sure. But if it did, here’s what it might say.

Instant sweet potatoes and mini marshmallows make this a unique twist on pizza

Now is the perfect time to set off in search of cranberry bogs, oyster farms, and cheese makers. A longtime New England resident reveals the most delicious places to visit in the run-up to Thanksgiving—and fun outdoor adventures along the way

There’s nothing quite like the combination of good food and the great outdoors

With a seemingly never-ending shelf life, canned goods can encourage creativity and flexibility in the kitchen (and survival during a zombie invasion, naturally)

Jerky has gone beyond beef, and we are in love

The fall flavor can come with you on long runs, hikes, and cycling trips

Whether you’re cozying up after a nice fall walk or filling a flask for the pumpkin patch, we've got your drinking needs covered

Biju Thomas hikes, bikes, angles, and eats in The Road Less Eaten

For years, these Rocky Mountain states have squared off on a spicy subject: Who grows the best chile peppers, an indispensable ingredient in southwestern cuisine? Our man hit the road to find out.

A six-episode series delving into the ins and outs of cooking wild game with Olympia Provisions owner, chef, and butcher

“Spatchcocked” is just a fancy word for butterfly, and the technique ensures the quail meat to cook evenly

Protein and nutrient-dense venison cooks up quickly and pairs perfectly crisped potatoes

You might associate duck confit with fine dining, but at its core the dish is rustic and rather simple to make. All you need is time.

Got stew meat in your freezer? Add a few ingredients—red wine, barley, and cabbage—and dinner practically makes itself.

Venison and wild mushrooms fight for the spotlight in this grilled steak recipe

This turkey is brined in homemade stock, smoked until tender and juicy, and served with melted brown butter

This hunter’s stew highlights rabbit’s delicate meat and is best served over rustic mashed potatoes

Find essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium in everyday fruits

Broadly labeling a certain cuisine as “unhealthy” is not only wrong—it’s also harmful

These tiny speckled eggs pack a powerful punch of nutrients, but is it worth making the swap?

This drinkable tomato elixir is the ultimate post-workout thirst quencher

The easiest way to cook in the outdoors is also the most delicious

What word better describes the perfect camping meal than "instant?"

The lows and highs of swapping my daily dark roast with quali-tea matcha

Even a familiar place can deliver a dose of the unexpected

New York woman hosts soup-erb stew events in the park so everyone can get a taste

Taquitos are the best trail snack, according to a dietician

A lot of what thru-hikers eat on the trail is far from good for you. But some nutrition-minded backpackers are trying to buck the trend.

Heed the experts’ advice and do these things when cooking outdoors