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These recent literary works feature unsettling tales set in familiar locations
The legendary filmmaker pioneered the stoke film and helped create skiing鈥檚 counterculture, but 鈥楽ki Bum鈥 on Discovery+ shows how his life behind the scenes was anything but easy
Expert tips, gear, and skills that will help you take your adventure photography to the next level
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Chlo茅 Zhao鈥檚 new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession
From a look at modern ghost towns to a documentary musical, these shows have something for everyone
Host Laura Borichevsky fearlessly goes where no man has gone before
In her new book, 'Unsolaced,' the acclaimed nature writer's prose is as beautiful as always, but her analysis of global warming is disappointing
The books, movies, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In her new book, writer and artist Lauren Redniss tells the story of San Carlos Apache activists who are standing up to a mining company in southeastern Arizona
'Bravey' delves into the Olympian's experiences with depression and losing her mother to suicide
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In an excerpt from his new book 'Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning,' 国产吃瓜黑料 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
These reads will make meaningful gifts this holiday season
Ken Layne left an influential career in digital media to create 'Desert Oracle,' a cult-favorite radio show and print periodical based in Joshua Tree that explores everything from the political to the paranormal. Now it's being released as a book.
The tour's latest installment, premiering virtually amid the pandemic, comprises four films that show off epic climbs from around the world, but not from the usual suspects
Your holiday reading list, recommended by our editors
鈥楾he Infinite Race鈥 examines the complicated relationship between 鈥楤orn to Run鈥 and the runners the book made famous
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
This year the famous outdoor film festival is going virtual, with thrilling tales of climbing adventures and profiles of charismatic conservationists
The legendary skier's latest project since retiring is an Amazon series called 'The Pack.' It's the perfect lighthearted binge to get you through the pandemic holidays.
A new documentary from director Ron Howard looks at what happened after California's deadliest wildfire
'The Moth and the Mountain,' by Ed Caesar, and 'Shook,' by Jennifer Hull, examine expeditions that took place in different time periods, but both demonstrate how the mountain can bring out the best and worst in people
When faced with personal tragedy, social injustice, and hypercritical fans, these three outdoor athletes found their voice
These fascinating shows offer a behind-the-scenes look at conservation battles and youth climate activism
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
With 'The Forests of California,' naturalist and artist Obi Kaufmann aims to deepen environmental literacy. He also argues that this cataclysmic time is an opportunity.
In this new alien invasion comedy, a relaxing vacation in the woods takes an unexpected turn
According to Chris Watson, the man behind your favorite wildlife soundtracks, we're just becoming better listeners
In 'Two Trees Make a Forest,' environmental historian Jessica J. Lee offers a welcome disruption to the travel-memoir genre
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Grizel is using her rising social media profile to spark a more nuanced conversation on nature's power to heal
These recent releases feature stories of gritty heroines on journeys through threatened wild landscapes
In 'Above the Clouds,' the world's greatest ultrarunner recounts the lifelong effort that led him to the tallest mountain on earth
These films about extraordinary athletes and inspiring activists are keeping us entertained as the days get colder
Researchers have identified an alarming lack of books about Black children in nature. Diversifying your bookshelf can help kids find themselves in literature鈥攁nd the outdoors.
A serious exploration of a topic that a lot of people don't take seriously
The books, TV shows, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about last month
Artist Jackson Stell is crafting music that captures the ecstatic feelings we have when we venture into the natural world
After a two-decade hiatus, the 'world's toughest race' returns at just the right moment鈥攖his time with Bear Grylls
Two documentaries, 'Big Fur' and 'Stuffed,' set out to show that this sticky-fingered branch of natural history is full of beauty and wonder. Do they succeed? Our reviewer, who knows a lot more about the subject than he ought to, says yes.
The books, movies, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In an excerpt from his forthcoming book 'Leave It As It Is,' nature writer David Gessner examines the iconic conservation legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and unpacks the perception that the national parks and monuments he created were previously untouched and empty
In 'The Next Great Migration,' journalist Sonia Shah explores the hidden history of human and animal movement
In the spirit of Thoreau and Dillard, Donovan Hohn considers the joyous and brutal aspects of the natural world
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
In an excerpt from 'The Cold Vanish,' a new book about people who disappear in the wild, 国产吃瓜黑料 contributor Jon Billman looks at the rare, tragic case of a fat-tire rider who couldn't be found
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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
'Why We Swim' and 'In Praise of Paths' are timely inquiries into human locomotion
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
Whether we needed another documentary about the disgraced cyclist is up for debate, but 'Lance' is an entertaining look at the saga鈥攁nd wait until you hear what he says about Floyd Landis
How director Marina Zenovich got the most infamous bike racer in history to share more than ever before
This trailer for Yeti's Midnight Hour鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 video series features musicians like Jack Johnson, Terry Allen, Ryan Bingham, and Margo Price
In an excerpt from his new book, 'In Praise of Walking,' Shane O'Mara delves into the science behind an activity that human beings often underestimate
From humble jellyfish anecdotes to straightforward self-help, three new titles offer resonant takeaways for these worrisome times
The best documentaries from this year's film festivals look at quixotic quests and devastating disasters
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn鈥檛 stop talking about
Five ways to feel like you're outdoors, even if you haven't left your sofa
Aquariums are closed, but they're offering plenty of virtual options to interact with sea creatures
In his new book, writer Mark O'Connell explores what our anxieties about the future say about our precarious present
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
In his new photo book "Errors of Possession," adventure photographer Garrett Grove documents the region's shifting industries and culture
As the sport is poised to enter the Olympics, a veteran climbing writer delves into its past in 'High Drama: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Competition Climbing'
A handful of classic reads whose titles might capture some of your feelings of these past few weeks
In an excerpt from her new book, 'Nerve: 国产吃瓜黑料s in the Science of Fear,' 国产吃瓜黑料 correspondent Eva Holland is paralyzed by fear while hiking down from an ice climb. The experience catalyzes a quest to understand and overcome her acrophobia.
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.
In an excerpt from her new book 'Why We Swim,' Bonnie Tsui explores the ways that immersion can radically shift our perspective
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
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
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.
Journalist Sarah Scoles's 'They Are Already Here' explores people's obsession with discovering what else may be out there
The books, movies, podcasts, games, and more that are keeping us sane indoors
Journalist Jon Mooallem鈥檚 new book, 鈥楾his is Chance!,鈥 revives a decades-old story about an Alaskan radio journalist and the biggest earthquake you鈥檝e never heard of鈥攁nd gives us something to consider when the world is unsteady
In 2018, musician Ben Weaver gave up his dream of playing sold-out venues in exchange for one that had much more value