Eat
It's easy, fun, and shockingly good. Let's all start screaming now.
Camp cooking expert Emily Vikre says top-shelf cocktails pair well with s鈥檓ores
No, you don't have to eat freeze-dried food in the woods
Use these tips to create light, healthy, and packable summer meals
It's called a water smoker. And while you're off having fun, it will slow-cook the best chicken, ribs, and fish you've ever had.
Potatoes, popcorn, paella, and apple crisp鈥攁ll of these, and more, can be made using a smokeless fire pit
Forget your Weber for a weekend. Here's a low-tech option for cooking whole legs, shoulders, rib racks, and more.
Good for the planet, better for your innards, vegan and vegetarian hot dogs are a win-wiener
Science says you should eat a popsicle
Plus, our four favorite cans of summer
Freeze your brain and melt your inhibitions with one of these delicious frozen-drink recipes for adults
There's time for one or two more gatherings around the flames before summer is officially over. Here are some libations to end the season right.
Five athletes on their favorite summer drinks
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Are you planning a canoe trip this summer? Read this helpful advice from our Sweat Science columnist鈥攈e takes backcountry efficiency very seriously.
Plan your next adventure on one of the nation鈥檚 most resplendent waterways with the help of Gaia GPS
All you need is a rod, a license, and a good attitude to catch your first fish
We cover the necessities, plus a few extras and friendly pointers
Our writer, a lifelong surfer, tries to find out
国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 ethics guru on why it鈥檚 not the nudity that鈥檚 offensive
There's something about swimming that makes us feel very much alive鈥攅ven as we enter an environment where the risk of death is all around us
Your ticket to trout-filled waters
Cast in comfort, even on the hottest days and most remote streams
In the same way that backcountry skiers read avalanche reports and whitewater kayakers check water levels, anyone hiking in the West needs to start planning for fires as a baseline safety precaution
Here are some foolproof ways to ward off ticks, no-see-ums, mosquitos, and fleas鈥攁nd to find relief if they get you anyway
As road frames evolve to become more capable on various surfaces, many roadies may find a sweet spot for their riding that鈥檚 short of a full-on gravel bike
Six items guaranteed to elevate your family鈥檚 next outdoor adventure
Travel
These seven destinations are the perfect summer base camps, with plenty of adventure on and off the water
Forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and ocean-view rooms that don鈥檛 break the bank.
It鈥檒l take some miles to reach these eight remote, high-elevation lakes, but what better way to cap off a strenuous trek than diving into cool, crystal-clear water?
In coastal Mexico, a group of conservationists are trying to convince fishermen to adopt a new way of life
Indiana Dunes National Park is an adventure gem for urban midwesterners all year long, but particularly in summer, when Lake Michigan almost appears tropical
There鈥檚 a lot to know before parking your van or pitching a tent on public lands. Here鈥檚 how to do it right.
Photographer James Barkman has been living in his 1976 VW Westfalia van for seven years. The lessons he鈥檚 learned can help you on your long-weekend road trip, too.
Stay Cool
Two versatile, go-anywhere dresses that are practical before all else
These pieces have been in heavy rotation for years
Sleeves still play an important role against the elements, even when it鈥檚 hot
An ode to the easy, breezy wardrobe staple
For serious training sessions that end in the ocean, any old bikini won鈥檛 do. Here are our favorite specialized sets.
Wes Siler鈥檚 detailed walk-through will help you become a more informed buyer
Six accessories to get your entire crew on the water
Stay healthy by protecting yourself from the sun
When it comes to summer spins, a light, breathable kit can make all the difference
Your hydration needs are as unique as your training schedule. Here are four picks for every kind of run.
Summer Tales
A surfer takes solace in the dark before the dawn
Writer Susan Casey will never forget the moment she came face to face with the most feared animal in the ocean
It took me months of cold, scary failure to learn how to roll my boat in the open ocean. The effort taught me that barriers to outdoor proficiency, no matter how daunting, can be overcome if you don鈥檛 give up.
During a hot and lonely summer, I grabbed my tools and created an outdoor watering hole to entertain friends鈥攁t a safe distance, of course! This may be the best idea I鈥檝e ever had.
This month, Roger Deakin鈥檚 cult-favorite book about swimming the waters of Britain will be published in the U.S. for the first time. In her introduction to the new edition, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on what she鈥檚 learned from it over the years.
In an excerpt from her new book 'Why We Swim,' Bonnie Tsui explores the ways that immersion can radically shift our perspective
How Susan Orlean reported the classic 国产吃瓜黑料 story about the surf girls of Maui
During her college break, the author went all in on solitude鈥攍iving alone on a Down East island and working for one of the area鈥檚 few female skippers. Luna Soley reflects on a time of loneliness, hard work, and natural beauty.