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From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these states stand out above the rest.

The 8-year-old cat from New York gained internet fame for leading guests at his owner's AirBnb on Appalachian Trail hikes. It's a role he was born to play.

Ski to an old silver mine. Dive to a shipwreck. In these places, delving into the past is an adventure.

On April 8, the nation will experience a dramatic total eclipse. If you want fun ways to see it, check out our recommendations, from skiing to hiking to paddling.

Diehard football fans have something to teach trail runners, skimo racers, and other competitive athletes

Spring’s cloud cover makes things tricky. We’ve got a map and excellent suggestions from an eclipsophile about where to head within the path of totality come April 8—and why you’d better book your stay now.

These great towns are in the middle of glorious mountains with spectacular leaf-peeping, mega views, and fun things to do...and eat...and drink

Walk among deep river gorges, glacial mountains, alpine lakes, and vast deserts, all on beautiful under-the-radar public lands

The New York-based upstart apparel company’s community ethos isn’t just for show

These state parks offer everything you’re looking for in a national park, only fewer crowds. See our top choices for wildlife, wilderness, solitude, and more.

You might not about outdoor adventure in New York City. But you should. With 51 nature preserves and 520 miles of coastline, there are hidden worlds of natural wonders to explore. Here's how to find them.

Land Rover’s adventure weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley celebrates the winners of the 2022 Defender Service Awards

When fair weather draws folks outdoors, the food vendors of Brooklyn cater to every taste. Here’s what New Yorkers were munching on this spring.

The New Yorker staff writer spoke with ���ϳԹ��� Book Club host Elizabeth Hightower Allen about turning the unbelievable story of itinerant canoeist Dick Conant into a book

In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Riverman,’ writer Ben McGrath recounts how he met an itinerant canoeist named Dick Conant, a fascinating character who mysteriously disappeared shortly thereafter

Earth-loving New Yorkers are drawing from an unlikely arsenal of activism, hip-hop, marathon city-council Zoom meetings, and one sassy pug to hold the city to its zero-waste commitments. If they succeed, the environmental benefits could be huge.

The inaugural NYC Black History 50 winds its way through the five boroughs and touches on a history that is frequently ignored

Lo Phong La Kiatoukaysy, a.k.a. Lil’ Buddha, started thru-hiking America’s trails after 9/11. He hasn’t stopped yet.

Getting heckled by construction workers and definitely not crying: a New York City Marathon retrospective

Knowledgeable and friendly rangers aren’t just found in our national parks

Salty, snackable, environmentally friendly, and nutritionally dense, kelp could be appearing in a CSA near you

Will Trials of Miles’ scrappy approach work after COVID? 

If you’re worried about how the current campsite and rental-car shortages are going to impact your summer travels, consider these options. We’ve rounded up our favorite companies in six cities, plus the itineraries to test them out on.

Riding bikes is easy. Keeping bikes is the hard part.

For journalist Neil King, there’s never been a better time to reflect on the nation’s fraught history

Permits, education, and increased fees are all on the table as possible solutions

From cork floors to wool insulation, here’s what you need to build out an environmentally responsible rig

The new Ted Corbitt Loop is great, but we still need a Ted Corbitt ultra

In an excerpt from his new book 'Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning,' ���ϳԹ��� contributing editor Tom Vanderbilt takes up surfing as part of an experiment to learn new skills as an adult and discover the benefits of being a grown-up novice

Brooklyn Boulders said it provided "climbing and community for all." Employees said that couldn't be further from the truth. Now the company is rolling out a series of changes to work toward its DEI goals.

Many backcountry huts are now available as private rentals, so you and your pod can have the entire place for yourselves. From Maine to Washington, here are a few of our favorites.

In this new alien invasion comedy, a relaxing vacation in the woods takes an unexpected turn

Five campsites with views worth the drive

When cross-country season rolls around, there's no place like Vanny

How America’s “#1 Runners’ Restaurant” helped bring a community and its police force closer together

The addition of 10 new members brings the organization to a count of 83 retailers in 45 states

The American Museum of Natural History is taking down its memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, and the hunting world should take note

Like a cicada, the North Face Denali fleece hibernates for stretches, only to emerge one season with such force that you can't remember a time it wasn't around

Bicycles have been agents of change and rebellion since the 19th century. That's why seeing law enforcement use them to repress protesters feels especially jarring and wrong.

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Eastern Airlines relaunched in January with a plan to fly adventurous millennials to underserved locales. Then the pandemic hit, and the company had to get creative.

Gina Rae La Cerva's 'Feasting Wild' is a delightful culinary travel book. It's also an adjustment to the way we think about what that buzzword actually means

During this strange summer, we need something productive to do. Growing your own vegetables is yummy, fun, and the ideal practical response to a challenging time.

Locked-down cities have opened streets to cyclists and pedestrians. But what happens when the traffic comes back?

Runners used to just be obnoxious. Now we pose an active threat. 

Coogan's was in business for 35 years but fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic

Last week the snow-sports world was arguing over whether or not chairlifts should be running during the coronavirus crisis. Now it's donating goggles to hospitals in need.

And they're even more important during the coronavirus pandemic

With every race canceled, runners face logistical and ethical dilemmas. Some have turned to unusual solutions. 

As it became clear that climbing walls could be an ideal host for the coronavirus, most gyms closed their doors this week

As COVID-19 shuts down buses and trains in cities, we remember that bicycles are the ultimate contingency plan

Stop storing up days and start using them, whether it's for a microadventure, a staycation, or a road trip

The basketball icon knows that if you want kids to succeed, you need to give them access to bikes and bike lanes

New York City's least kid-friendly gym and its obsession with a "proper session"

More than two decades in the making, Big Snow is the first indoor ski area in North America. Now the question is: Can it attract enough skiers to survive?

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.’

This is the go-to store for local climbers and visitors to The Gunks to get climbing hardware, route beta, and a sense of community.

Mark your calendar: it's time to do or see something big next year. Here's how to pull it off.

Outdoor meets fashion in one sneakerhead's retail-shop manifestation of his gear dreams

Snag some major airfare discounts on your next trip

Our New York City–based bike columnist visited America's most up-and-coming cycling destination and found it well deserving of the hype

I got my wife and daughter to love cycling—with a little help from Italy

Here's what worked—and what didn't

"Avoid pooping your pants at all costs"

Roberta Groner and Sinead Diver reflect on what it means to be “young in running years” 

You can get away on a dime at this time of year

The Olympic Trials are only a few months away, but Des Linden and Jared Ward aren't afraid to hammer the streets of New York

Forget haunted houses and corn mazes. Head out to the woods instead, where the real scares await.

On October 6, Nabongo became the first documented black woman and first Ugandan to travel to every sovereign nation. Here’s what she learned along the way.

Cycling is already mainstream. It’s time for the media to catch up.

There's an easy and quick getaway for fall leaf peeping, no matter where you are in the region

A mandatory helmet law in NYC is how Vision Zero ends.

Cars may have driven us apart, but we’re natural allies. Here’s how to do your part to heal the divide.

Here's what actually works

With their unsanctioned events, OSR offers a slice of vanishing New York