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ArchiveWe pitted the fictional Netflix miniseries against the reality survival game show to see which came out on top
In the new film Thirteen Lives, the Hollywood A-lister plays Rick Stanton, the British diver who helped lead the effort to save 12 boys and their coach who were trapped in Thailands Tham Luang cave
Im a Denver Broncos fan. Im also an environmentalist, outdoorsman, and bike rider who lives in a world that seems increasingly choked with oversized adventure vehicles. Can I really be both?
To control mass tourism, the National Park Service is working on solutions, like its reservation system. We tourists need to do our part, too. Heres how.
Can a relationship survive a grand adventure? That was the big question hanging over two novice sailors as they set out on a voyage off the coast of New England.
Jody Rosen combines his acuity as a pop-cultural critic and his passion for the bicycle in his new book Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle
The reality shows cast members are beginning to wrestle with their emotions as temperatures drop and food sources dwindle
For many of us, a visit to these communities is an idyllic escape, but racism exists there, too, and its important that we continue to address it
Harnessing the power of the outdoors can make us better humans and put a positive dent in the world. These are stories about creating stronger communities, more fulfilling lives, and a healthier environment.
We caught up with two of RVings most seasoned pet parents for their best advice
Spot moose and wolves, wander old-growth spruce forest, and choose from more than 3,700 miles of hiking trails throughout the province
And what to do when your girlfriend won't hike with you but plans to hit the trails with her friend
In his inaugural column for 窪蹋勛圖厙, the Parks & Recreation star sounds off on Henry David Thoreau, emasculation, and bullying in the outdoors
Enjoy the best of Texas nature, wildlife, and parks on a luxury escape brought to you by H-E-B Field & Future products
The Wigudun Galu Association celebrates the ancestral gender diversity of their Indigenous territory
Dogs have always been mans best friend, but these pups and their humans are taking it up a notch
Relationship dynamics in the outdoors are hard; getting out with friends can help
The A-list actor is the voice of the new National Geographic documentary America the Beautiful, and we loved every minute
Every season, the survival reality TV show features a few bushcraft specialists who approach wilderness living with an artistic flair
The artists first-ever Web3 collection tells the story of his own journey into the outdoors
Fire of Love uses the archival footage from Katia and Maurice Krafft to tell the story of how they fell in love and pushed the boundaries of science and adventure
The 2022 Toyota Tundra has everything you need to get your gang out onto the water for a day of adventures
For his new PBS show, America Outdoors, comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston connects us to our natural environments through the most interesting of creatures: humans.
Meet three anglers who are redefining the sport for the better
The four-part Teton Gravity Research series, premiering this week, captures incredible footage of terrifying expeditions, but it succeeds because of the compelling human stories at its heart
Award-winning poet Elizabeth Alexander explains how the expansion of the National Park Service Mellon Humanities Fellowship will allow scholars to deepen our understanding of the history within our public lands and share it with visitors
In the summer of 2020, an anonymous artist who goes by the name of Roadside Senryu started installing road signs inscribed with poems, a joy for those driving past them and for communities nearby
You've spent ages preparing for a trip, but now it's right around the corner and you're having second thoughts
Another contestant heads home early after the reality show throws viewers a few curveballs
A beekeeping documentary, Jurassic World: Dominion, and all things Obi Wan Kenobi
In the show's six episodes, host Baratunde Thurston takes viewers across the U.S. and has thoughtful, honest conversations with the people he meets about their relationships to the natural world
The loss of a big toenail sent 窪蹋勛圖厙 columnist Brendan Leonard into an existential crisisbut maybe not for the reason you think
More people outside has meant more rules for all of usincluding what to do with our excrement
For 38 months, Rowlf brought love, slow meandering walks, and dog ice cream cones into writer Brendan Leonard's life. And now Rowlf is gone.
Casual cruisers. Gravel grinders. Mountain bikers. Road racers. Cement your relationship with your bike with great content, training plans, GPS maps, events, and filmsall in one place.
Outdoor guides from across the globe told us their favorite fireside talesprepare to be spooked and inspired
Weight-loss discussion in outdoor forums can inadvertently reinforce the idea that there's a "correct" kind of outdoors body. What should you post about where?
Mentorship programs like P1440 and Voice in Sport are helping young athletes connect with a more experienced cohort who can guide them through a wide range of challenges
窪蹋勛圖厙s ethics guru weighs in on the Great Outdoors Music Debate
On his first album in five years, the singer-songwriter brings us a collection of heartfelt tracks that offer warmth and comfort when we really need it
Deep Water marks the first time a gravel bike has appeared in a major motion picture. Well, a motion picture, anyway.
An ode to our favorite seasonand your handbook to making the most of it
In her new book Generation Dread, author and researcher Britt Wray teaches us how to channel our climate grief and anxiety into purpose and agency
Silvia Vasquez-Lavados memoir about being the first Peruvian woman to stand atop the tallest mountain on earth is also a story about surviving sexual abuse and addiction and, ultimately, finding herself
This week, 窪蹋勛圖厙 Book Club host Elizabeth Hightower Allen spoke with author Silvia Vasquez-Lavado about her memoir In the Shadow of the Mountain,the Book Club’s May pick. On the one hand, the books is about Vasquez-Lavado journey to become the first Peruvian woman to summit Everest…
Plus, the emotional agony that comes with quitting the survival show early
In an exclusive interview about his first album in five years, the multiplatinum-selling musician opens up about his competitive side, songwriting, and the struggle to stay optimistic in trying times
Holders of 窪蹋勛圖厙s first NFT, the Bedrock Badge, will automatically be entered to win concert tickets and limited-edition signed copies of the artist's new album, Meet the Moonlight
Amid all the noise surrounding Web3, something fascinating is emerging: a new kind of immersive adventure storytelling
After a lifetime of prudishness, our writer tries to become one of those people who bares it all in the great outdoors
Most surf films portray riding waves in a purely positive light. A new Apple TV+ docuseries and the documentaries Waterman and Havana Libre take a nuanced look at a spectrum of experiences amid the waves
Teach these fundamentals to your dog, and both of you will be safer and happier on your outdoor adventures
Top Gun: Maverick, a Woodstock playlist, and Under the Banner of Heaven
At the end of one of the most successful Everest seasons in years, we collected the most compelling stories about the peak and how it can bring out the best and worst in those who attempt to climb it
Is there something about adventure and risk that opens our hearts? Absolutely.
From paddling a river during a forest fire to improvising a 62-mile trail run after a race cancellation, here are the most hilarious, heartwarming, and jaw-dropping outdoor meet-cutes gone right
I went into this relationship happy to share my experience with someone new to the sport, but lately I just feel like an unpaid guide when what I want is a partner
Plus, learn how you can support LGBTQI+ advocacy with the Rainbow Wall project
After two episodes, the survivalist reality show has already seen a few twists and turns
Native scholar weighs in on the United Nations suggestion that Indigenous knowledge might help us survive the climate disaster
She had such a cute face, he said
In his new book Outdoor Kids in an Inside World, the author and TV personality prescribes radical engagement for kids everywhere
The outdoor-survival reality show returns for season ninetune in and return to our site for updates and speculation on who will win
A study of 20,000 pure breeds and mutts rules out breeding as a major determining factor in a dogs personality
Make sure your adventure buddy is trail-ready with these training tips
Lessons learned at camp sometimes do come in handy
The New Yorker staff writer spoke with 窪蹋勛圖厙 Book Club host Elizabeth Hightower Allen about turning the unbelievable story of itinerant canoeist Dick Conant into a book
Our furry friends are the best of adventure playmates. But they can also provide pure, unconditional love that gets us through the darkest times.
窪蹋勛圖厙s ethics guru ponders what exactly is up for grabs on public lands
The beloved annual gathering is in person again in Telluride, Colorado, and screening some of the most exciting adventure films of the year
Is the age-old craft of oral storytelling going by the wayside? Not if we can help it.
Night comes alive when you let your voice and imagination lead youand your rapt audiencesomewhere surprising
Kathryn Miless new book, Trailed, investigates the killings of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park 25 years agoand asks difficult questions about safety in nature
The Olympic snowboarder is focusing on resting, hanging out with her miniature Aussie, and raising money for charity through a new initiative with Purina Pro Plan
Anyone can show symptoms of Male Answer Syndrome, but lets face itits an affliction commonly found in dudes
An Everest thriller, Bad Vegan, and Alex Honnold in the Amazon
It doesn't matter why he's not showing up. It just matters that he's not there.
A squeeze of honey, a squirt of ketchup, and other non-solids you can toss down your gullet if you so choose
Kids learn best through stories, and these books weave gripping tales with messages about caring for the planet
We asked a bunch of great writers to bear down, focus, and tell us what makes them giddiest in the outdoors. Join them as they celebrate everything from diving off rocks to adventure flirting to shivering in a bed between cold sheets? (Hey, dont judge.) Plus: five scientifically proven ways to up the fun and improve your health.