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Spanish-speaking guides call the drug "levanta muertos" for the way it "brings life to a dead person"
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Emily B. Martin's new novel, 'Sunshield,' is inspired by American landscapes and explores how individuals can impact their environment
Post something anti-racist instead. Better yet, do something anti-racist instead.
As one of the only inhabitants of an abandoned railway stop in eastern New Mexico, Debra Dawson has been social distancing for decades. Attracted to its history and surrounding landscape, she's found happiness far away from just about everyone.
These spooky tales will make you feel like you're out in the backwoods—almost
The response to Arbery’s murder highlighted what I already knew: the running world is deeply divided by race, and we must address it
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.
With the coronavirus bringing global travel to a halt, take this time to pare down your dream destinations to the ones that really matter to you
From Patagonia to South Africa to Yosemite, visit some of our favorite places on the planet in real time via these live webcams—and start dreaming of where you want to go when we can travel again
Staying home as much as possible is the most useful thing we can do
In his new book, 'The Wedge,' bestselling author Scott Carney travels the world to investigate the surprisingly effective methods humans have developed to rewire our brains and control our response to stress. And it all starts with taming fear.
From poetry to nonfiction, these books celebrate everything we love about our planet
Wouldn't it be great if there was a technique that would allow us to vanquish fear and beat back stress?
I watched 40-plus hours of thru-hiking vlogs. These are the ones that are worth your time.
Last week a paper suggested that runners and cyclists need much more than six feet. The report went viral, and backlash ensued. But there was some legitimate science behind the claims.
More than 50 national parks host visual artists every year. These three artists used their residencies to draw attention to climate change, species loss, and pollution.
From outdoor games to travel-inspired activities, there's a world of adventure waiting for young ones right in your backyard
The hugely popular Netflix docuseries leaves out crucial facts about America's big-cat industry and the people trying to stop it
Cinemas and film festivals are screening online. Here are our favorites.
In a new novel, 'How Much of These Hills Is Gold,' author C. Pam Zhang presents the fantasies and struggles that defined western expansion through the eyes of two Chinese-American characters
Four recent books explore other moments in the past 100 years when global events intersected with the Games
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.
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.
Journalist Sarah Scoles's 'They Are Already Here' explores people's obsession with discovering what else may be out there
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.
From surf cams to Fat Bear Week, live nature feeds inspire adventure and offer a break from reality
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
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.
In 'Spirit Run,' Noé Álvarez recounts the journey that transformed his view of the world
ϳԹr Blair Braverman thought going on the reality show would be the experience of a lifetime. It was—in very unexpected ways.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus's new movie proves that Hollywood is perennially bad at depicting snow sports
The latest film adaptation of Jack London's classic novel is a kid-friendly reminder that wild spaces are important. Harrison Ford, the film's star, is a bit more blunt.
Big brands are investing more and more resources in delivery and curbside pickup. Convenient? Maybe. Good for us? Maybe not.
By highlighting three potent public-lands battles, the film asks audiences to take a stand in a political moment that threatens the future of American conservation
In 'Cat Tale,' a longtime environmental journalist documents the dramatic saga that brought this state animal back from the brink of extinction
Disney Plus's 'Togo' and 20th Century Fox's 'The Call of the Wild' deliver as feel-good dog stories, but their portrayal of the human history of mushing is flawed
'Yellow Bird,' by Sierra Crane Murdoch, and 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' by Emma Copley Eisenberg, look at haunting deaths in wild and forgotten landscapes
Last week, the shoe company announced that it will sponsor runners Alysia Montaño and Tina Muir
On July 10, 2014, Cody Roman Dial, the 27-year-old son of explorer Roman Dial, entered the coastal rainforest of Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park to begin a solo, multi-day hike. He never came out. In an excerpt from his memoir 'The ϳԹr’s Son,' Roman Dial relives the terrible day he initiated the search for his son.
Annual shred flicks used to be the only place to see the best lines and hucks of the previous year. Then Instagram and YouTube arrived. Does social media spell the end for the beloved genre?
Or why you don't have to get up at 4 A.M. to perform a two-hour ritual of self-care
The new sport is attracting everyone from NFL players to pro surfers hoping to get an edge in the pool—and on land
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
'Honeyland,' 'Into the Canyon,' and 'Okavango: River of Dreams' are generating buzz at Sundance and the Oscars. You can also stream them online.
A new study by Outdoor Foundation finds we're playing outside less than we did a decade ago
As red-rock meccas like Moab, Zion, and Arches become overrun with visitors, our writer wonders if Utah's celebrated Mighty Five ad campaign worked too well—and who gets to decide when a destination is "at capacity."
What we're most excited about for the upcoming season
Colin O'Brady completed the first solo crossing of the Antarctic landmass under his own power and with no resupplies in 2018. In this excerpt from his new memoir, 'The Impossible First,' he reveals the moment that nearly ended his historic feat.
In the new photo book 'Fierce Beauty,' celebrated photographer Eric Meola chases wild weather across the Great Plains
It's a new year, and the LetsRun message boards are making some adjustments
As former columnist Heather Hansman passes the torch to Erin Berger, the two share their strongest takes on outdoor media and culture
A documentary about elephant poaching in Kenya follows three men—a poacher, an ivory trader, and a wildlife ranger—ensnared in the deadly industry
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn’t stop talking about
After a breaching humpback nearly landed on Tom Mustill's kayak, the wildlife filmmaker became consumed with trying to understand the massive mammal. The result is PBS's ‘The Whale Detective.’
Our favorite outdoor films of the year, from an indie romance to lots of documentaries
The comedian's takedown of ski-industry tropes has become a runaway hit
Ten books that sparked debate, started conversations, and launched movements in the past ten years—and what to read next
A new miniseries from the podcast Threshold explores the controversy surrounding one of the our most contested pieces of public land by meeting the people who live off it
Think Balto saved Nome, Alaska, on his own? Think again. A new family-friendly movie finally gets a legendary dogsled run right.
Everything is easier to understand with visuals
Psst—one of these presents is free
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Grammy nominee Mike Posner left behind his life in L.A. to go on a 2,851-mile journey in search of... something. Here's what he learned about grief, motivation, struggle, and authenticity.
Wilderness is usually associated with tranquility, but some moments call for the deployment of hard rock
Some of our favorite nonfiction authors dropped new books that explore everything from climate disaster to unusual acts of endurance
These new training apps can craft customized routines based on your past performance. It’s almost like having an automated personal trainer.
‘Parks’ chronicles the evolution of the visual identity of the national park system through its maps, pamphlets, and other informational ephemera
The Bureau of Land Management has rented new headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado, and given D.C. employees 30 days to decide whether to move. Why is the agency fleeing the capital for new digs?
What two TV hosts learned from subjecting themselves to the agony-inducing defenses of insects, snakes, lizards, and fish
'Highway of Tears' tells the story of the dozens of indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been found murdered along Canada's Highway 16
With every post, Kiona, creator of the popular blog and Instagram account How Not to Travel Like a Basic Bitch, is teaching herself and her followers how to be, well, less basic
We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story
The founder of the industry's biggest ski show is acquiring public-facing expos in Denver and Boston
Climbers at Lion Rock have joined the pro-democracy movement in the city's struggle with Beijing
The bestselling author is back with a bold book arguing that we desperately need to connect with other species
Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure or nothing. Here's why you should absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.