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Life on the road means freedom from daily schedules. But it's nice to have familiar places to look forward to every year.
If you can't afford the $50 per month membership fee, this gym will let you in anyway
The Boy Scouts of America is dropping the gendered pronoun and allowing girls to be members. The Girl Scouts better adapt fast if it wants to stay relevant.
If you've ever dreamed of operating your own outdoor brand, here’s your chance.
Jan Redford's 'End of the Rope' doesn't shy away from the author's climbing, relationship, and career pains—which makes it a refreshing new contribution to the canon
Sean Dougherty made a name for himself as a talented climber in the Canadian Rockies. Now he's starting a new adventure in one of the most extreme environments on earth.
Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months
Aimée Crocker sailed across the Pacific, narrowly escaped murder in the jungle, and trounced the sexist and racist norms of her day
She started working at Alta when tickets cost $6.50 a pop. Now, as she prepares to retire, she leaves behind a legacy that spans four decades.
Traveling with kids comes with its own set of challenges. Cost shouldn't be one of them.
Littlest Sidekick Outfitters will launch with a line of kid-specific base layers, which parents will be able to return for a discount toward the next size
Women who work as guides and professional athletes face a tougher go than their male counterparts if they also want to raise children
The Doug Coombs Foundation was created to subsidize skiing and open up the sport to a broader audience. Now the Jackson, Wyoming–based organization finds itself on the front lines in the battle over undocumented workers.
Is it a shame we need them? Yes. But it's the only way to protect parents who want their kids to grow up independent and brave.
The pro athletes, parents, and founders of Picky Bars know where to find the best food and drinks in their town
Trick, bribe, deceive, repeat
When I needed to process my grief, the polar cold and isolation proved to be exactly what I needed
She was a pioneer for women in the industry
Vermont was doing craft everything way before the rest of us, which makes Burlington—and the surrounding area—a gourmand's paradise
An unlicensed truck driver killed a 13 year-old cyclist in Brooklyn. It’s time to take motor vehicle licensing and registration into the 21st century.
From rafting whitewater to glamping among the sheep, these adventures will keep everyone happy
Matt Thomas was a world-class kayaker who got paralyzed in a mountain-bike accident. His friend Joe Jackson moved in for a demanding stint as a caregiver. Outdoor sports were off the table, of course—until Thomas heard about paragliding.
Whether you want to dedicate a few hours or a few weeks, here's how to give back on your next trip
Who cares how you funded your nice van or thru-hike? What matters is that you're spending time outside.
No one wants to have the conversation—but no one can avoid it, either
The family has long argued that the government was willing to bend the rules to put the family away—now a judge seems to be listening
Get ready for lawsuits. The five tribal nations that supported the formation of the monument say they will respond with legal action and continued collaboration.
The accomplished alpinist Lydia Bradey looks back at her life, 31 years after making the decision to get sterilized
Tip: It helps to build your toddler a mini climbing wall so he can boulder with you
The adventure doesn't stop just because your team has a few new members
He was the alpha male of the first pack to live in Oregon since 1947. For years, a state biologist tracked him, collared him, counted his pups, weighed him, photographed him, and protected him. But then the animal known as OR4 broke one too many rules.
For the Moutinho family of northwest Canada, living here allows them to get out and explore the world through surfing and mountain biking.
Talking to the Longnecker family about life on the road
With one of these on the back your truck, you can camp in ultimate comfort even in the most off-the-grid spots
How an eventful anniversary trek on "the meanest 33 miles in history" saved a marriage
A new nonfiction book by Ted Genoways looks at the complex argument over how best to grow food in America, told from the farmer's perspective. Another good read explores how a drug kingpin made millions breeding horses.
Of course I want my daughters to be kind—but that doesn't mean they can't stand up for themselves
If you’re lucky, you encountered nature for the first time by running out the back door. During our writer's boyhood, a suburban forest was a gateway to learning, exploration, and natural splendors that shaped his life and career.
It's easier than ever to find affordable outdoor lighting solutions
As the hurricane raged toward Turks and Caicos, our writer desperately looked for a way off the island
The classic design hasn't changed much because it doesn't need to—it's darn near perfect
When Daniel Duane was a kid, his father taught him how to climb in Yosemite. Two decades later, when his teenage daughter wanted a valley education of her own, he realized that the old beta no longer applied.
The best outdoor blankets according to Amazon reviewers.
Our correspondent heads to Bears Ears National Monument to find out
An overland camper you can use all year
How does a town go from logging and livestock to bits and bytes? Tiny Prineville, Oregon, is finding out as huge data centers from Apple and Facebook transform the timber town into a recreational hub of mountain bikers and craft brewers.
John and Jen Kimmich, creators of Heady Topper Double IPA, break down all that goes into starting a successful microbrewery
From Lululemon, Ebb then Flow is a film that follows surfer and Elite Ambassador for Lululemon, Evan Valiere. Valiere diverts from the uniform recipe for success; training, visualization, flow state, and 10,000 hours to lead to perfection.
The newest version is well-designed, flattering, and dries within 20 minutes. Get a few pairs for the whole family, and you won't need to think about your summer adventure outfit ever again.
Six tips to follow, whether you're pitching your tent in a national park or in your backyard
The teenage phenom on reaching the summit and knowing when to give up
Talking with the founders of Luvmother about how to start your own kid-related outdoor business
Recommendations for how to safely enjoy the sun, sand, and water
With transparent rooms, Buubble Lodge is the best place to watch the northern lights.
Meet the 16-year-old working to end discrimination in the nation's largest youth outdoors program
A new photo book documents the diverse community behind the original national park
Sammy Hartley skis, climbs, bikes, and backpacks—and just spent five days hiking rim to rim
Whether it's skiing or mountain biking or camping, these guidelines will make sure you and your child get to enjoy a lifetime of adventure together
The BSA's latest policies are a step toward including other genders. Inclusiveness can't come soon enough.
Still don't know what to get dad? We've got you covered.
Surf Photographer DJ Struntz had a long and illustrious career as a staff photographer at Surfing Magazine, but gave it all up for his family.
Spend enough time in the backcountry and you're bound to have a scare, as our writer recently discovered. Here's how to teach kids what to do when that happens.
Marc Peruzzi—a small-business co-owner, the parent of a child with a congenital heart defect, and avid skier and mountain biker—on what Trumpcare could mean for outdoor athletes, and the healthcare travails his family has already faced
Better learn Lanie Szuch's name, because you're about to start hearing it—a lot
'Every Other Day' is a film from The Noble Lab that shares the story of Rode Lewis who is a father and rancher in West Texas 180 miles outside of Ft. Stockton.
Want to make the strongest memories? Don’t touch the camera.
There's a moment in a child's life when she's old enough to go on a real trip yet still young enough to want to hang out with her parents. These travel tactics and tools will help you seize that window.
Just because they have lacrosse practice doesn't mean you have to sacrifice outdoor adventures