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In the grueling wake of a natural disaster, an aid worker finds the energy to keep going

During his first wilderness job, a chance encounter with a bear left the wildlife biologist with a profound respect for nature that has endured ever since

She’s always asking me to volunteer in our community. I wish I could help, but I have a busy job and two young kids. 

Feeling out of shape? Maybe you should run up and down a mountain three times.

Yes, you can visit your bucket-list outdoor destinations without breaking the bank

The new documentary on freediving is gorgeous and thrilling. But it won’t transform you into a freediver, writes our articles editor.

Having a child doesn’t mean the end of exploration outdoors. These women writers modeled that for me—and taught me new ways of thinking about risk and reward.  

After an alarming encounter on a trail, getting a dog helped me enjoy running again

Should a reader feel guilty about booking a short-term rental in a town beset by the housing crisis? ���ϳԹ���’s ethics columnist weighs in.

We posed your top questions to our resident outdoor nudist funhog

The lesbian lumberjack of the internet started chopping wood on TikTok as a joke. But in the process she became the role model her younger self had always wanted.

The massive cleanup clears tons of garbage from Oregon’s public lands

A documentary about a historically Black summer camp, the new podcast from Serial Productions, essential books about pirates, Netflix specials featuring Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Viola Davis, and more

Get an RV and enjoy savings, flexibility, and the best kind of indoor/outdoor living

Am I being overprotective, or dismissive of something my wife finds meaningful?

It turns out everyone loves riding in a Defender—even black bears

These humble blue straps may have been designed for rafting, but their utility is (almost) as limitless as your imagination

There are two types of mountain athletes in the world

Three decades after her father died, the theater director healed her relationship with him through his favorite hobby: gardening

There’s a reason the acclaimed author wrote his latest book in the voice of a stray dog: it enabled him to run free all over an imagined seaside park

Plus, what to do if your off-leash dog is making someone anxious

We talked to one of America’s best young writers about race and culture. The subject was an essay that helped fundamentally change our understanding of the challenges that historically marginalized people face in the outdoors.

Dogs explore the world with their mouths. That can be dangerous on the trail.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s new film, ‘Wild Life,’ captures the saga of Doug and Kristine Tompkins, whose devotion to conservation and each other led to the creation of extraordinary national parks in Chile and Argentina

At the end of my mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, I realized I needed to handle my sorrow the same way I approached athletic training

These odd scraps of property tell us more about ourselves than we realize.

Our beloved pups have caused countless accidents, moments of horror, and sleepless nights

Virginia Sole-Smith’s new book, ‘Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture,’ takes an unflinching look at fatphobia and how it affects our collective ideas about health

When the mixed media artist feels alone, there’s one place that always offers her the comfort and support she needs: the wilderness

The iconic film festival is celebrating its 45th year this weekend. Here are the documentaries we’re most excited to watch.

Lots of people struggle to find new friends for outdoor activities. But taking initiative (and acknowledging your awkwardness) goes a long way.

Nature and nurture both contribute to a dog’s lifespan. Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, is a perfect example.

Barking and lunging outbursts can put a damper on life with your pup, but there’s hope for calming your canine

Chinese Crested dogs are speedy, high-energy, always ready for adventure, and… well… naked

���ϳԹ��� dad Jacob Moon shares his advice on the most important part of parenting—spending time together outdoors

We bet you've never heard of some of these dog breeds

Sure, pretty sunsets and endorphin-pumping summits do the trick. But we’ve also found plenty more surprising moments of wonder and delight.

No commands, rules, or directives here. Just a gentle nudge towards something truly lovely.

You don’t have to be an astrology buff to believe that the moon and stars have a special kind of power in our lives

The outdoor-recreation professional thought he could get through cancer on his own. A week of surfing and climbing with new friends showed him otherwise.

I only recently learned that hitting the trails solo makes me feel more alive.

The latest chapter of the thrilling surf docuseries may lack the narrative cohesion of the first. It will still leave you feeling stoked.

Fishing can help your young ones cultivate confidence and develop patience in the outdoors. Here's how to pull it off.

These five destinations deserve a spot on your Central U.S. bucket list

Peter Kaestner has traveled the world on an adventure-filled quest to become the first birder to hit 10,000. Ornithologist Jessie Williamson hitched a ride on a rollicking South American mission that involved land, sea, and (you guessed it) air.

Maybe you should start writing a little something about your run, too

This age-old camp tradition has a higher purpose. Plus, two campfire skit ideas to stoke your creative side.

After the death of their husband and father, the world felt irreversibly transformed. Skiing would offer a lifeline.

I think he’s overreacting, and it feels embarrassing 

Take the plunge and explore dog-friendly fun in and on the water

Americans live in one of the most individualistic nations on earth—and it can be one of the most isolating, too. Could hiking be a way for us to find our way back to community?

Our editors listened to a podcast about Indigenous resistance, watched a film about Palestinian climbers, and checked a few more books off of our reading lists

‘Wild and Precious’ is a memorial to the beloved American poet and a celebration of her work

���ϳԹ��� is hitting the road this year with one mission: get everyone outside. The tour brings gear giveaways, skills clinics, guided adventures, iconic speakers, good causes, and more.

The controversial late fashion designer will be honored at the 2023 Met Gala tonight

The artist was lost in her own life until a walk in the forest spurred her to take charge of her journey

���ϳԹ���s are always better with man’s best friend by your side

Whether they’re for yourself or for someone else, here are some tips for taking NSFW photos in nature

A recent ‘New York Times’ story has three outdoor dads wondering how they would spend lavishly on a fancy bash for tots

We love our dogs as much as we love the outdoors

A wagging tail doesn’t always mean “happy,” for one thing

I spent a year researching fifty women—one from each state in the country—who are taking action for climate justice.

In an excerpt from her new book 'Love Your Mother: 50 States, 50 Stories, and 50 Women United for Climate Justice,' Mallory McDuff profiles climate activist Colette Pichon Battle.

A warming planet is the enemy in ‘Terra Nil,’ the new video game for eco-friendly players. We tried it and came away inspired.

Dogs join their humans in all kinds of outdoor pursuits. Shouldn’t they fuel the same way we do?

Some experiences are unforgettable for both very bad and very good reasons

And what about charging people to climb that mountain? ���ϳԹ���’s ethics guru weighs in.

Backpacker and ���ϳԹ��� readers joined the Sawyer team on the ground in Viti Levu, Fiji, to see the change in action

To manage her anxiety, the journalist takes a simple approach: she laces up her running shoes and heads out the door to see what comes next