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Maximize family time outdoors with these smart kid picks

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

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Schools have been measuring kids’ fitness for decades, using now-controversial metrics like body mass index. California thinks there’s a better way.

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In May 2022, we took a spin with the Richmond Cycling Corps, a mountain-bike-racing team from the Virginia capital’s public-housing system. Coaches teach young riders how to shred trails and prepare for adult life. The kids, meanwhile, measure happiness one pedal stroke at a time.

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.

Give the gift of food resiliency

There’s no way to guarantee that your kids will embrace nature and adventure, but you can do some things to point them in the right direction

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

The six pieces that will replace this winter'\’s tears with high fives all around

Maria Coffey’s new book, ‘Instead,’ offers wise perspective on one of the most important choices a woman can make

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

Easy shifting and fun hydration are a recipe for happiness

Three life lessons from a teenage make-out over a bonfire

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

After years of testing, these five products are still going strong

Children are rough on gear. Quality shoes are a worthy investment.

Take your campsite game to the next level this summer

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

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

This age-old camp tradition has a higher purpose. Plus, two campfire skit ideas to stoke your creative side.

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A nutritious and easy alternative to store-bought granola snacks

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.

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

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

After her brother died, the clothing designer thought outdoor sports would relieve her grief. But it took her own near-miss accident to wake her up to what she needed to hear.

Farmers aren’t supposed to get emotionally attached to their livestock. But when you suddenly find yourself caring for two newborn sheep, these things happen.

It’s time to sharpen your pencils and pack your bags—the school year is here again

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

Camp cooking expert Emily Vikre says top-shelf cocktails pair well with s’mores

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

A cool kit for eager little adventurers

After months of pandemic-induced isolation, one Vermont family dove headfirst into a 272-mile adventure

America’s youth are in desperate need of real-life human connection. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bassist says there’s no better place to provide that than a skate park.

Working as a camp counselor teaches you important skills that could jump-start your career

Fifty years after its release, it’s time to unwrap the messages embedded in the game

Want your children to have a deeper relationship with nature than you do? So did this writer. She found an entry point in Tinkergarten.

Stories about kids who break hiking or climbing records feel like the continuation of an outdated and unhealthy attitude toward outdoor recreation

For decades, Deep Springs College in California resisted the push to go coed. But even though women are now allowed to attend, it still holds on to the past.

Having a green lawn doesn’t make sense in many parts of the country. But that doesn’t mean kids have to sacrifice their backyard adventures.

Let the rippers’ rumpus start

Eco-conscious parents are turning to electric utility bikes to haul their most precious cargo: their children

It’s never too early to help your kids develop a healthy mindset around food. Here’s where to start.

The South American pack animal is the perfect companion for getting deep into the wilderness with little ones

For one pandemic-worn parent, the key to staying close to her family is getting some distance

We asked a pediatrician for advice on getting outside safely when temperatures soar

“I would contend that stupid behavior is sometimes the proper response to stupid laws”

The pandemic forced schools to teach outside. Many teachers, parents, and kids want to keep it that way.

Whether you’re stuck in the city or counting down the days to a summer road trip, we have a few expert-approved tips for exploring nearby nature

Our ten-year-old ripper tests the pedal-assisted Woom UP 6 to find out

Your family’s next adventure begins when the sun goes down

I gave my 12-year-olds the Rand McNally on our 300-mile drive from Atlanta to the South Carolina coast to impart the joys of reading an old-school physical map

Here’s what to do when your little one brings up sea-level rise, extinction, wildfires, and other ecological griefs

If you can get past the lack of creature comforts, spending a night outside might be one of the most rewarding things you do

Save on hiking and camping equipment with Amazon’s biggest sale of the year

We asked movers and shakers in different corners of the outdoor world about what people can do to make certain spaces and sports more welcoming for all

He wanted to be the best man he could be. This required some bold and questionable choices.

Our ethics columnist on the right and wrong way to share the trail this summer

Bringing order to parental chaos is an uphill battle, but these products can help

The newest collection of recipes from James Beard–nominated chef Sarah Glover is geared toward parents looking to improve their outdoor cooking game. We’ve included two of our favorite recipes from the book.

Six items guaranteed to elevate your family’s next outdoor adventure

Choosing whether or not to have children can be difficult for many women. For Amelia Boone, an elite athletic career and her ongoing eating disorder recovery have made it even more complicated.

This seat holds its own against competitors that are twice as expensive

Facebook is developing a new app for children, and advocates think it’s a terrible idea

From surfing the coast of Maine to exploring slot canyons in Utah, these adventures will make the whole family happy

Keep family adventures tantrum-free

The CEO of Scout Campers shares his story

DIY tricks for outdoorsy moms and dads

Is protecting your children from harm the best way for them to explore and understand the world?

Ambreen Tariq’s new children’s book tells the story of an immigrant family’s first camping trip and expands the canon of outdoor literature for kids

The phone rang and it was our 18-year-old, Hatcher, who apparently took a hard spill while ripping laps on Eldora Mountain. Or so we think: he’s OK now, but he still has no idea what really happened.