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As part of a long struggle with alcoholism, I decided to jump-start my recovery with a serious physical challenge: hiking 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail

I feel the urge to shake up my life, but I don’t want to stress out my wife and kids

How to take your wild child (or children) on a western adventure they’ll never forget

Many U.S. graveyards are in spectacular settings. We shy away from going to them, but they're beautiful outdoor places meant for all us.

Before you take an ill-prepared trip to honor your loved one, consider looking for solace in your own backyard

Maximize family time outdoors with these smart kid picks

Five questions with the veteran survivalist and ‘Alone’ champion about becoming a mom at age 47

If your family dog ran off on its first camping trip, how far would you go to get them back?

Kids change a lot of things—including how happy strangers are to see you (and your tiny passenger) biking by

Spoiler alert: It’s not aromatherapy candles or a trendy diaper bag

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The 1,000 Hours ���ϳԹ��� challenge wants to encourage kids to spend more time outside. But what about those of us who don’t have easy access to nature? 

She seems too busy to hike right now, and I’m not sure whether to let our relationship fizzle out

Let your children wheel across the remote Utah desert, trek to a jungle treehouse in Thailand, and pitch a tent aboard a ferry to Alaska. These one-of-a-kind wild experiences—kid-tested, parent-approved—will have everyone stoked to travel.

In my early forties, I was uneasy about aging. So I headed into the woods. 

Our child is struggling with complicated mental health challenges, and we can’t get outside in the way we used to 

Two weeks in Austin with Moriah Wilson’s family

We try to gain a competitive edge from things like nutrition, recovery, weight training, and new shoes. But what if becoming a parent does the trick?

My wife and I have been supporting his training, but I don’t want him to learn the wrong lessons

How a new pair of Limmers taught me a few things about life, death, and the trails we hike in between

Max Lowe made a big splash in 2021 with ‘Torn,’ a documentary about the death of his famous father, alpinist Alex Lowe, and how it shook and shaped his family. These days, he’s forging ahead with ambitious projects—including a new film about the restorative power of climbing—in the next stage of his career.

We may have botched the relationship reveal, but I care deeply about my friend and don’t want to lose him

I want my two-year-old to grow up loving the outdoors, but I also want him to be safe. ‘Scouts Honor,’ a powerful new Netflix documentary about the horrific history of child sex abuse in the Boy Scouts of America, left me feeling angry, sickened, and permanently doubtful that the organization should be part of his life.

Our Semi-Rad columnist recently entered fatherhood, a transition that has him wondering if his two personalities—alpine athlete and regular dad—can peacefully coexist

An effort to protect special places in Arkansas has flourished into over 55,000 acres of public land

When your most cherished childhood experience becomes impossible for your own kids, there’s only one choice: recreate it for them yourself

Three years ago, Danae and Olen Netteburg set out with their four kids on the Appalachian Trail. Three years (and one more baby) later, they’re about to complete the Triple Crown. All of them.

New legislation is being supported by a major REI initiative

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. 

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.  

Nick Offerman’s annual family trip was always to the same lake in Minnesota, where he was taught things that really matter.

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

Take your campsite game to the next level this summer

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

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

The marine biologist and mother was struggling to find time to nourish herself. Then she found a community of wave-riding moms.

Losing a close friend taught the fitness instructor that embracing your emotions is a sign of strength and growth

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

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

Dad and I had always planned to climb Africa’s tallest peak together, but cancer took away our chance. I knew he wouldn’t want it to take mine, too.

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

Wolves are my favorite animal, but my parents see them as the enemy that kills their livestock

After I spent a decade in the grind of working motherhood, seals welcomed me to the wild

Outdoor time with your partner is more than just fun—it can be the key to a superstrong bond

Randy Udall was most at peace in the wilderness. After he died on a solo backpacking trip, his daughter took up his tradition of hiking to a secret place in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, where she was surprised by what she found.

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.

Want to raise kids who love the outdoors and aren’t afraid of a challenge? Try a little friluftsliv.

Losing her dad on 9/11 led to years of struggle. Then the skier reconnected with the happiness he’d given her by hauling ass down a mountain.

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.

We let dogs out to run. We should do the same for ourselves.

After this mother of seven miraculously survived a violent car crash, she found a new purpose in climbing high-altitude peaks

Adventurous families, Bermuda is the unexpected vacation you didn’t know you needed

The alpine guide’s new memoir gives readers an honest take on the highs and lows of parenting as a full-time climber

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

Our difference in perspective is causing tension as we plan the next big adventure

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

I want to add a storage unit, but he says it will sully the view

Witnessing the Aurora Borealis can feel like you’re glimpsing another world. For some people, that’s exactly what’s happening.

Racing around a mountain resort sounds like the ultimate adventure job. But with housing and other costs soaring, getting paid in fun is no longer cutting it.

Wells Tower on discovering the hard way that his father sleeps naked, how to navigate sibling punching episodes, and the simple fact that, pitfalls and all, it’s important to take your chances and just go

Born on an island off the coast of Virginia, home to a wild herd that inspired the classic children’s novel ‘Misty of Chincoteague,’ this gentle, blue-eyed gelding enjoyed an adventurous life with a family in New Mexico. After his death, a mother and daughter went on a mission: to lay him to rest amid the sand and the waves.

The best time to be outdoors? When others are going indoors. Here’s your guide to making the most of winter.

The Leungs love to cook creatively in the wild. Here’s how they do it.

When Cody Sheehy was six years old, he disappeared into the Oregon wilderness. More than three decades later, he insists the experience gave him an invaluable life lesson.

The CamelBak eddy+ Kids has proven itself time and again

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.

As an out-of-control blaze approached their home, a couple made what seems like a crazy choice: they ignored evacuation orders and stood their ground.

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

Dads come in all varieties. One of ���ϳԹ���’s gear dads has the perfect Father’s Day gift idea for each.

Each year, more families seem to earn attention by taking to long trails with small children. What are their motivations, and is it bad for the kids?

Spoil him with these thoughtful items

A cool kit for eager little adventurers

Our furry friends are the best of adventure playmates. But they can also provide pure, unconditional love that gets us through the darkest times.

After setting out on her longtime fantasy to travel the world on a sailboat with her family, one writer learns just how beautiful—and devastating—it can be to finally get what you want

Last year, Annette McGivney lost her beloved yellow Lab, Sunny, and was overwhelmed by sadness. Since then she’s built a new life with a challenging rescue dog, and she’s learned a lot about the healing power of human and animal bonds.