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The new Furnace Natural Upcycler wetsuits have finally done the impossible: lead the field in both performance and eco-friendliness
A frustrated reader feels taken advantage of. But should he?
ϳԹ guides have fielded some hilarious queries by clients while out in the field. We asked them to tell us the wildest.
These two water lovers show how adventure and stewardship go together
We dove deep and found out everything you need to know about getting a bespoke stick before you pull the trigger
Our farthest-roaming travel writer reveals her favorite stretches of sand, from a sheltered cove in Greece to a stunning outpost in North Carolina. Which looks best to you?
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner—here are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing
In the water or on the trail, BlackStrap will help you beat the heat with this innovative collection of sun-protection layers
Not all stretches of sand are created equal. These are the Atlantic’s best, most adventurous shorelines, from Maine to Florida.
Forget sitting in a backyard ice bath. These spots have chilly waters with beautiful backdrops, and a devoted community of fellow swimmers to share the experience with.
From California to Belize to Australia—at these spots you'll experience thriving intact coral reefs, colorful (and big) fish, and the trip of a lifetime. Our diving expert reveals her favorites.
People dream of boating or swimming with whales. But that’s based on the false assumption that they are gentle giants that don’t bother humans.
The oceans need protection like never before, and the environmental organization is redefining itself. The original focus—dramatic campaigns against whalers and seal hunters operating under the flags of nations like Japan—is giving way to an emphasis on fisheries protection in cooperation with governments. Tristram Korten rides along with Peter Hammarstedt, the Swedish activist at the heart of this strategy.
When you’ve spent umpteen hours crafting a museum-worthy cedar canoe, there’s just one thing left to do: bang the hell out of it while running a river through the heart of Los Angeles
For this group of women, swimming miles in freezing cold water is the best way to spend a weekend
Neuschäfer won the Golden Globe, a dangerous, solo, nonstop sailing race this spring
I wanted to be a waterwoman. So I signed up for white bro ocean culture and erased a part of myself.
Before her first surf lesson, Natasha Smith didn't think about being the only Black person on the water. Now, she's a vanlifer chasing waves and adventure up and down the West Coast.
Twelve kids and six adults tested more than a dozen water toys to determine which were the most durable and fun
How to visit and responsibly recreate in the rivers, lakes, and hot springs that Arkansas is famous for
Some experienced surfers might scoff at them, but these user-friendly soft-tops are the best wave-riding gateway drug
After the dissolution of an abusive relationship, the educator turned to their family—and nature—for stability
When the photographer moved from his tight-knit Korean-American community to rural Montana to spend more time outdoors, he decided to create a new community for outdoorsy people of color
On an expedition to the arctic, the adventure photographer got a lesson from an orca on what happens when we really tune into nature
A new study suggests that more white sharks are swimming off the popular Massachusetts beaches than almost anywhere on earth
Studies suggest that water at many U.S. beaches is full of feces and too dirty for safe swimming. Plus, how to know if your beach is safe.
Nick Offerman’s annual family trip was always to the same lake in Minnesota, where he was taught things that really matter.
Based on the knowledge of expert contacts in the submersibles field, I felt certain almost immediately that OceanGate’s deep-sea vehicle had imploded. Why did the media spend so many days pushing the fantasy that there was still a chance?
Rehabbing from a shocking injury led her to swimming—and then the wild, open sea
After the success of ‘My Octopus Teacher,’ the film’s director was burnt out and unable to create. She found solace and renewed passion on a remote island sanctuary.
In his new book ‘The Swine Republic,’ environmental scientist Chris Jones tells hard truths about Iowa’s agricultural industry and how its farming practices contaminate water thousands of miles away
From the mighty St. Lawrence River to ocean exploration, summer and fall in Québec are all about enjoying nature on and around the water
Three testers tried eight swimsuits. These came out on top.
The marine biologist and mother was struggling to find time to nourish herself. Then she found a community of wave-riding moms.
Keeping your dog safe on the water is easy. Designing PFDs for canines is hard.
After losing a leg in a car accident, the clothing designer discovered grace in scuba diving
Plymouth Gin is all about keeping our oceans clean and the martinis dirty
It took a terrifying experience in the ocean for the educator to embrace the idea that going for it isn’t always the right choice
The gear designer thought her career was over was stricken with chronic fatigue syndrome. But a decade-plus of recovery work has resulted in her best creations yet.
After I spent a decade in the grind of working motherhood, seals welcomed me to the wild
As permits on western rivers become harder and harder to get, one reader wants to take matters into his own hands
Pack up the family, and get lost (and found) in Bermuda
This is the unexpected vacation you didn’t know you needed
There’s no more difficult or uncomfortable physical challenge than holding your breath underwater for an extended period
When Scott Pirsig’s close friend Bob Sturtz suffered a stroke deep in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, Pirsig had no choice but to leave him in the wilderness and make a desperate sprint to get help
After a recent shoot-out in Mexico that left two Americans dead, and a new alert warning of crime in Costa Rica, travelers are wondering if their spring-break plans to these countries should be put on hold
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
For a community of hardy souls in Maine, there’s no better way to feel fully alive in winter than immersing yourself in the frigid Atlantic
The group of scientists and adventurers gained valuable knowledge about climate change’s impact on ice in the Weddell Sea, and did additional research on weather, navigation, and marine engineering
Richard Carr was halfway across the Pacific, alone on a yacht, when he began sending frantic alerts that he was being kidnapped by pirates
Kurt Steiner has dedicated his life to skipping stones, developing a technique to produce throws that defy the laws of physics
It began in the waters off Antarctica: a crew of eco-vigilantes found the illegal fishing ship they’d been hunting. It wouldn’t end for some 10,000 miles, when one of the vessels sank.
From temperate rainforests to miles of coastline; from waterfalls and lakes to hiking, backpacking, and camping; from boating to skiing to glacier travel and mountaineering—Olympic has astonishing variety.
When visiting West Virginia’s New River Gorge, you’ve got to go with the flow—and in the fall, during Gauley Season, that means Class V rapids
When a rafter was stung by a scorpion, she assumed she’d be fine. Within hours she lost her ability to see or speak clearly.
John John Florence has remarkable physical talents, but his greatest asset as an athlete might be his enduring positive attitude
Meet an amazing man who has dedicated his entire adult life to stone skipping, sacrificing everything to produce world-record throws that defy the laws of physics. To hear him tell it, he has no choice.
The ultimate guide to rafting the Grand Canyon including how long it takes, whether you need a permit and how much it costs
What’s a traveler’s responsibility when a once quiet destination gentrifies?
Lighthouses across the country are crumbling amid worsening storms and dwindling funds. One promising exception is Graves Light Station, offshore from Boston, which has outlasted the Perfect Storm, among many poundings. Plus: lighthouses where you can spend the night.
Locals, visitors, and surfers especially were all stoked at the prospect of experiencing the rare south swell on its way from Tahiti. But for the lifeguards on duty, it meant rip currents, broken boards, and, as it turned out, an insane number of people in the water who needed a helping hand.
But seriously: at this popular South Florida park, come for the large reptiles, but stay for the subtropical scenery, varied birdlife, and all-out airboat rides
To portray the hero of the Thai cave rescue in the new film ‘Thirteen Lives,’ the Hollywood star had to go deep—literally
A father and son working a crab boat in Chesapeake Bay were caught in a rising storm when they realized that something was very wrong: water was coming up through the floor
People develop sensitivities to just about everything these days, but can you really be allergic to frigid temperatures? Our writer takes us on a wild—and potentially life threatening—journey to find out.
We’re for an official mandate: make this the season of long weekends. To help you out, we found the most fun new summer adventures.
The store isn’t just good for bulk buys or $1.50 hot dog combos. There are some great outdoor deals, too.
Nathan Williams isn’t a household name in Oklahoma (or anywhere else for that matter), but to those who take part in the adrenaline-fueled sport that is noodling, Williams isn’t just known—he’s red-dirt royalty
