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Invasive pythons wreak havoc on Florida ecosystems, and each year the state Fish and Wildlife officials hold a competition for amateur and professional hunters to see who can round up the most reptiles
Dennis Sizemore has been thrown by a grizzly bear and traded gunfire with poachers, but that hasn't stopped him from doing conservation work around the globe
These are the tools you need to get started
Sometimes the best thing for a relationship is to let it go
For Warren Doyle, who has thru-hiked the trail nine times, it comes down to mental—as much as physical—preparedness
These spooky tales will make you feel like you're out in the backwoods—almost
On trail running, trespassing, and what your neighbors do or don't owe you
Could the company's latest play to own the experience economy transport me virtually around the world? I made sangria with drag queens in Portugal, meditated with sleepy sheep in Scotland, and visited stray dogs in Ukraine to find out just how far Zoom-powered travel could take me.
They're not more tired than the rest of us, according to a new study—they're just better at sleeping
Wander amid 200-million-year-old stone logs in Arizona. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's ninth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
Rugged, high-clearance, all-wheel-drive vehicles are great for getting out there—but at what cost to cyclists and pedestrians?
I was biking home when you barreled into me with your car and left me to die
Being involved in a crash with a driver while on a bike or on foot is bad enough, but the trouble doesn’t always stop when you get yourself to safety. Navigating the justice and insurance systems afterward can also be an ordeal.
Beth Rodden opens up about her decades-long struggle with her body and climbing
Gravel may be all the rage, but nothing teaches you more about being a cyclist than riding on the road
Anna Levesque uses yoga to slow down and fight self-doubt
Hike to the top of Texas and take in the views of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's eighth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
There are hundreds of options and a wide range of prices. Here's how to narrow it down.
My DIY exposure therapy didn't work
One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from?
A sentimental look at the best piece of gear for hauling your child
New research explores why you go slower and feel worse, even though you’re pushing as hard as usual
Cruel? With careful, compassionate application, a shock collar can be the kindest thing you do for your pet.
If you're taking this time to reassess your career or set some new adventure goals, here are four affordable courses to add to your list
Hemmed between the Oregon and Washington border, this windy water-sports mecca has something for everyone. Add it to your list of adventures worth waiting for.
In an era dominated by online shopping, dubious influencer endorsements, and trendy, direct-to-consumer gear, it’s harder than ever to know who to trust. Jenny Gyllander, the mind behind the product-review Instagram account @thingtesting, is here to cut through the noise.
It's an upgrade on my previous favorite, the Iota, and my new go-to for backpacking and trail running
I watched 40-plus hours of thru-hiking vlogs. These are the ones that are worth your time.
If you've done everything in your power to salvage it, and it's still not working like it used to, maybe it's time for something new
The military's toughest training challenges have a lot in common with outdoor sufferfests like the Barkley Marathons and the Leadville Trail 100: you have to be fit and motivated to make the starting line, but your mind and spirit are what carry you to the end. A Ranger graduate breaks down an ordeal that shapes some of the nation's finest soldiers.
A new wave of craft distilleries are using salvaged ingredients to brew up spirits
On going back to the mountains after a traumatic accident
You don't need to invest in a lot of equipment and expensive photography classes to get high-quality shots. Just use these simple tricks, courtesy of a professional travel photographer.
New research on mental fatigue suggests that even elite runners perform worse after a 45-minute computer task
In the kitchen a little more than you were before? Here's some help.
Behold the ultimate place upon which to rest a hard-earned beer
Some bucket-list adventures require securing a wilderness permit months or even years out. Here’s how to book the most coveted ones in the country.
Last December, around 100 tourists set out for New Zealand's Whakaari/White Island, where an active volcano has attracted hundreds of thousands of vacationers since the early 1990s. It was supposed to be a routine six-hour tour, including the highlight: a quick hike into the island's otherworldly caldera. Then the volcano exploded. What happened next reveals troubling questions about the risks we're willing to take when lives hang in the balance.
Assemble a camp kitchen that is both inexpensive and functional
Layers are the secret to staying warm, dry, and comfortable outdoors. These are the best for every situation.
Sean MacCormac says the keys to his success are ballet and breathing through the panic
Light enough for backpacking and bright enough to illuminate an entire campsite, this is exactly what you need when it's safe to get back out there again
Don and Steve Friedman decided to bond with a trek in the Cascades. Worked great! Except for some minor disagreements about work. And money. And hope. And the meaning of life. And …
A checklist of essential skills, concepts, and definitions
Nick Giacomini went from being a Bay Area burnout to a yoga celebrity. His career is also a window into long-standing debates about yoga and cultural appropriation in the U.S.
Electric vehicles are becoming popular among the environmentally conscious, but are they realistic for road trips to more remote destinations? I took my Tesla to Utah to find out.
Increasing my visibility profile on the bike seems like a great way to improve safety. But does it matter?
Freitag's 85-liter Zippelin duffel uses innovative materials and packs down to the size of a shoebox. But is it worth the $980 price tag?
“You could pull this thing out of a flooded basement, rip it open, and start filtering water immediately,” says MSR Product Developer Owen Mesdag
Your mindset is your most important tool in the backcountry
Outdoor enthusiasts' dreams of survival and adventure are often inspired by children's books, but most adventure heroes have traditionally been cis boys. That's changing.
As we confront the reality of COVID-19, the idea of living self-sufficiently in the woods, far from crowds and grocery stores, doesn't sound so bad. Lynx Vilden has been doing just that for decades, while teaching others how to live primitively, too.
Sitting all day wreaks havoc on the body. Here's how to reset and recenter.
My grandpa served in the Army's tough-as-nails Tenth Mountain Division during World War II. After the war, soldiers from the Tenth pioneered the rambling mountain lifestyle I live today. Every year, I ski to remember him.
If you haven't ever baked a loaf, or haven't baked one since that time you tried it in college, it’s time to try again. Here's some expert advice to help you get started.
Artist Eric Bealer was living the remote, rugged good life in coastal Alaska with his wife, Pam, an MS sufferer, when they made a dramatic decision: to exit this world together, leaving behind precise instructions for whoever entered their cabin first. Eva Holland investigates the mysteries and meaning of an adventurous couple who charted their own way out.
Because travel is also a state of mind. Here are the movies, books, podcasts, online courses, and virtual tours to get your wanderlust fix from your couch.
For endurance athletes, new research suggests that different pre-race rituals, or even no warm-up at all, give pretty much the same results
This simple cushion that rescued me on a long-haul flight has become my ultimate work-from-home hack
With 43,000 feet of elevation gain, 91 miles above 10,000 feet, and 63 summits, the route is not to be taken lightly. Brendan Leonard recounts one of his favorite adventures from the past decade.
Welcome to America's newest national park, with endless and huge sand dunes to explore. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's fifth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
When the long-running TV game show relaunched in January, it promised a kinder, gentler version suited for the current health climate. It didn't deliver.
Journalist Sarah Scoles's 'They Are Already Here' explores people's obsession with discovering what else may be out there
From surf cams to Fat Bear Week, live nature feeds inspire adventure and offer a break from reality
How to build a system of equipment that will offer direction in wild landscapes
Men suffer higher rates of suicide and drug abuse than women. Many are anxious and lonely—and, as a result, they’re all too often angry and violent. Wilderness Collective thinks the solution lies in open spaces, UTVs, and fireside talks. But is that enough?
Dad knees and an aging body changed my mind about Hokas
Journalist Jon Mooallem’s new book, ‘This is Chance!,’ revives a decades-old story about an Alaskan radio journalist and the biggest earthquake you’ve never heard of—and gives us something to consider when the world is unsteady
Ensure your winter gloves last as long as possible with a little TLC
What I learned from a bicycle crash when I was seven years old
This world champion says you can get into surf shape without ever catching a wave
When things go wrong on a ski tour, this is what you should have in your pack
What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own
Trail dogs aren't for everyone, but trails are. As dog owners, we need to remember that.
Maximize your backcountry fun with these tips
Because you always need hot sauce
When the Discovery Channel invited me to audition for its popular survival-challenge reality show, I knew it was going to be rough. What followed was one of the most intense experiences of my life.
Russian women got slower after the Athlete Biological Passport was introduced in 2012. Anti-doping officials think they know why.