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Wild Life, a new film by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, chronicles Tompkinss life as one of the worlds most influential conservationists
In her podcast, FOGO: Fear of Going 窪蹋勛圖厙, Ivy Le takes on the great outdoorsvery, very reluctantly
Situated on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Montanas most populous city is also a cultural and economic hub
When her son was jailed for a crime he didnt commit, the former legislator dealt with her pain in isolation. A powerful experience in nature spurred her to turn to her community for support.
New music by boygenius, a text exploring the governance of natural resources, South Side, She Said, and more
After I spent a decade in the grind of working motherhood, seals welcomed me to the wild
My sport is a huge part of my identity, but Im not as good as I hoped Id be. What if this is my peak?
After losing her father, she first turned to the outdoors for relief. Then she funneled her grief into creativity.
Sure, maybe you get a leg cramp. But you could also get struck by an asteroid.
After a frightening accident, the veteran journalist reset her approach to work and life. The result was a surge in creativity.
My husband and I have hosted four different foster children over the past four years. We've found that we all benefit from time outdoors.
The secret to an exciting family adventure? Bermuda.
Meet YouTubes quiet superstar: Martijn Doolaard, a semi-hermit Dutchman who has turned the slow, steady process of Alpine-cabin restoration into a masterpiece of performance art
Want to raise kids who love the outdoors and arent afraid of a challenge? Try a little friluftsliv.
An argument in favor of catching sunrises, running errands, and talking with your friends face-to-face
5 tips to help you feel less critical and embrace your body
A difficult breakup had the musician worried hed lost his identity. A solo road trip reminded him of who he is.
Director Robin Van Gyn discusses her new documentary series, which is playing on 窪蹋勛圖厙 Watch now
Therapy on the hiking trail couldnt fix the new normal of Oregon wildfire season, but could it help me grapple with it?
In a time when people are more attached to their devices than ever, getting outside has never been more vital to our happiness and wellbeing.
After the ocean took away her partner, the marine biologist found a way to live with loss
Schools invested in outdoor ed during the pandemic, but the growth was disproportionate to high-income communities
The journalist was was about to quit his reporting trip down a remote river in Colombia when a group of kids reminded him that finding great stories demands that you participate in normal existence
When the adventurer began studying shipwrecks carrying enslaved people, she was scared to uncover the pain of their sad history. Then she realized the beauty of connecting with our ancestors.
Katie Burrell has developed a brand around teaching winter-sports experts and strivers to chill out and share a laugh. Her upcoming film, Weak Layers, revives the old party-hard ski comedywith women at the center of the action.
We let dogs out to run. We should do the same for ourselves.
Executive producer Grant Kahler explains how the outdoor reality show went from a social experiment to survival of the meanest
The eight-episode series Outlast pits survivalists against each other in a cruel game of psychological torture
Adventurous families, Bermuda is the unexpected vacation you didnt know you needed
The alpine guides new memoir gives readers an honest take on the highs and lows of parenting as a full-time climber
Hes a big fan of survival shows, and I have a hunch hes trying to recreate one on our trips
Professional runner Lauren Fleshmans memoir, a climbing survival story, a new 窪蹋勛圖厙 podcast, a sci-fi video game, and more
Being incarcerated at a young age taught the gear designer that we can move past our biggest mistakesas long as we keep going
After dreaming about performing the works of the acclaimed author for decades, Nick Offerman finally got his shotand realized he wasnt worthy
When the outdoor writer organized a long-distance bike trip for her struggling brother, she learned the value of sharing things that bring us joy
After retiring from sled dog racing to raise her children, she thought the adventurous part of her life was over. Then she learned to pilot a bush plane.
A run-in with law enforcement when he was a college student spurred the Native activist to build an organization around the idea that we have to show up for each other
窪蹋勛圖厙s ethics guru weighs in on taxation without representation
I used to be the life of the party, but now Im having trouble meeting people
Meditations on radical incrementalism for the adventurer
Is it insomnia, or is it a tireless love for being awake?
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Our difference in perspective is causing tension as we plan the next big adventure
Filmmakers have bigger budgets, smaller cameras, and new editing technology at their fingertips. Theyve also gotten better at telling nuanced stories.
Two Academy Award nominees, books of poetry and sound, Korean American cooking, and a learning app
Director Mikey Corker discusses his new adventure film, which is playing on 窪蹋勛圖厙 Watch now
When Leo Babler was born with a rare and deadly genetic disorder, his parents reshaped their lives, moving to the mountains, building out an adventure van, and making sure their son experienced the most beautiful wild places in the country during the time they had
From a 1970s classic to a sinking ship blockbuster, a disaster-film superfan rates the six best ever
The lifestyle is physically dangerous for Black people and often financially and socially out of reach
What do you do when the mind wants to heal but the body has other ideas?
One mans journey to become the person his dog thinks he is
After more than a decade in the spotlight, the Hollywood star has a new HBO Max project, The Climb, that lets him do what he loves most: scale gnarly cliffs alongside climbing icon Chris Sharma
Eighties throwbacks, new Netflix series, a bird board game, and kids music that isnt by Raffi
I want to add a storage unit, but he says it will sully the view
Surely youve tried champagne flutes before?
Photographer Olivia Bee spent last winter with mushing teams in western Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Alaska
Famous for its rowdy buccaneer history that lives on today, Key West also offers plenty of outdoor adventures and chances to disconnect
Consider these our antiNew Years resolutions
Epic tales of survival, a delightful dive into the experiences of animals, and everything in between
From the whimsical to the epic, these are our favorite stories of the year
In Sacred: In Search of Meaning, renowned photographer Chris Rainier chronicles his decades-long journey exploring the worlds spiritual sites
Despite the frontier trope of the rugged individualist, getting help from strangers is actually the more common experience
From President Obama to Kevin Costner, celebs are lending their voices to outdoor documentaries. Who would you choose to narrate yours?
The polymath snowboarder has a new book about the art and philosophy of being in the mountains
In Utah, Christmas-tree lights are a very big deal. This is the itinerant crew of climbers, river guides, ski bums, trekkers, and thru-hikers who work like super-elves to get ready for the years most beautiful holiday.
In that low moment when he realized his far-flung journey wasnt going to be what he imagined, there was only one thing to do: let out the gas
Say it aint so, Kyrsten!
A century of agriculture is threatening ancient aquifers in Oregons high desert. And the Indigenous farming practices that might heal the earth are being squeezed out.
The author and her 14-year-old daughter made a dramatic move into a 110-year-old cabin in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
A selection of recent titles to keep you warm by the fire
The shredders, climbers, policy-makers, barrier breakers, and scientists who forever changed the way we view the world
Music inspired by birds, a volcano film for the big screen, a spiritual manifesto, and more
I know he means well, but I hate to see him waste money on something I'm not that into
A fresh breed of adventure film tackles lifes biggest questions. We caught up with director Ben Sturgulewski to find out how he got snowboarders to think about Einstein.