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Eco-conscious parents are turning to electric utility bikes to haul their most precious cargo: their children

Please give me some kind of hope that I’m not raising a kid who always will prefer computers to canoes

Our culture columnist recommends six of the most interesting newsletters out there—from thru-hiking dispatches to Neko Case’s reflections on nature

Honest-to-God advice on how to enjoy nature, from an actor-comedian-author-canoe-builder who grew up on a farm and takes rock stars rafting

For Indie singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop and British rapper Testament, the natural world is an endless source of creative inspiration

President Biden just restored the national monument’s boundaries. Now it’s time for deeper healing and restorative justice for the region’s Indigenous people.

Even after a life-changing diagnosis, I can still experience the thrill of adventure

Alexandra Kleeman’s new novel imagines a disaster-plagued California where everybody’s drinking man-made water

It’s never too early to help your kids develop a healthy mindset around food. Here’s where to start.

‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Shirley Hazzard, and a whimsical TV musical

Reading about romance and relationships in speculative fiction about scary futures reminds us that a better world is always worth fighting for

When the real world seems increasingly apocalyptic, what’s the point of reading novels about the horrors of climate change? �����ԹϺ���’s culture columnist investigates her own fascination with cli-fi.

The past few years have seen a boom in fiction about the climate crisis. Here are our recommendations for some of the most interesting titles out there, from Octavia Butler to Jenny Offill.

Through the moving story of a widowed astrobiologist and his unusual son, ‘Bewilderment’ addresses our apathy in the face of environmental disaster

We’re relaunching our community for outdoorsy book lovers—starting with Richard Powers’s new novel, ’Bewilderment’

In the words of Brendan Leonard: “I did perhaps underestimate it a tiny bit”

A 16-year-old in Texas drove into a group of cyclists in Waller County, Texas. Should he have been behind the wheel in the first place?

A daring advice columnist sets off on a road trip with a singular goal: to ask strangers if they make love outside—in towns named Eden

A revered figure in modern climbing literature, Katie Ives is known for her intense work ethic and for encouraging writers who weren’t always invited to the club. In her first book, she explores how the physical and fantastical aspects of big peaks have, for centuries, inspired human dreams.

For decades, many ski and snowboard films have excluded women and disabled and BIPOC athletes. ‘Mountain Revelations’ and ‘The Approach’ aim to bring new energy to the genre.

Before enlightenment, get on and pedal. After enlightenment, get on and pedal—but we do pass through several transitional phases along the way.

Intrepid author Mary Roach shares tales of thieving bears, murderous possums, and mugging monkeys from her new book, ‘Fuzz’

Your style, no matter the reason, is your choice. Period.

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Across the West, resort towns are facing a livability crisis. Luckily, advocates say, this problem can be fixed.

The South American pack animal is the perfect companion for getting deep into the wilderness with little ones

Stories are about how human connections are made and kept in the outdoors, and how they’re evolving now—when community has never been more important or more at risk

In ‘Fuzz,’ science journalist Mary Roach travels around the world to examine people’s troubled attempts to coexist with wildlife

For one pandemic-worn parent, the key to staying close to her family is getting some distance

Being rusty now doesn’t mean you’ll be rusty forever

The new movie from Sender Films and Red Bull Media House chronicles the life and death of alpinist Marc-André Leclerc

‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ and the harrowing tale of a shipwreck

Living in a remote mountain town made him irresistible to curious dudes—and got me wondering why we assign so much importance to where people are from

When my yellow Lab died last spring, I was flattened by an overwhelming sadness that’s with me still. And that’s normal, experts say, because losing a pet is often one of the hardest yet least acknowledged traumas we’ll ever face.

Doesn’t your dog deserve the best?

After a terrible diagnosis forced me to slow down, I learned how to relate differently to the wild—and myself. 

Narrator: The summit was not just ahead

We asked a pediatrician for advice on getting outside safely when temperatures soar

If I can help or influence one person, all the negative comments will have been worth it

“I would contend that stupid behavior is sometimes the proper response to stupid laws”

The singer-songwriter’s latest album shows that getting away from it all isn’t easy—especially when you’re a pop superstar

Follow the founders of the Collins Cup as they organize and train for a new kind of global triathlon

Journalist Lizzie Johnson provides a comprehensive postmortem of how the notorious 2018 inferno came to destroy Paradise, California—and what it means for the future of wildfires

Your partner’s planning an epic adventure with his ex, but you’d rather be his go-to travel buddy

‘Breathing Fire,’ a new book by Jaime Lowe, delves into the personal stories behind California’s inmate firefighter program

Coming to terms with a landscape ravaged by fire

The stories we're watching today, from our daily newsletter

How a Boston-based program is using running, fitness, and holistic care to help veterans in life after service

The pandemic forced schools to teach outside. Many teachers, parents, and kids want to keep it that way.

Our senior editor’s foray into woodworking got off to a rough start

In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog—and learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.

Growing up as a Mexican American kid in an anti-immigrant environment, Eric Arce began a yearslong struggle with anxiety and depression. In this essay, he explains how biking has helped him.

In a new series from �����ԹϺ��� TV, two pro cyclists train three beginner riders for the one of the nation’s toughest mountain-bike races

Jenna Robinson believes that “this sense of calm is born in a moment when something vast and majestic is encountered, and it demands a pause from the mental chatter”

Daniel Pérez and the Sanba Cycling Team are proving that delivery workers, line cooks, and mechanics race bikes, too

The curious challenge of loving someone who’s always leaving you in the dust

When COVID-19 hit, one �����ԹϺ��� editor found solace in an unexpected hobby

“Is it your interpretation that I am taking you for your walk, or would you say that you are taking me for my walk?”

And what to do when your fitness level doesn’t match your adventure partner’s

From well-trodden classics to unheard-of epics, these trails offer something for everyone and access to the best of our national parks

Can I cut switchbacks? What about smoking on the trail? And what do I do with all those rocks?

Fiction by Colson Whitehead, a Tokyo 2020 video game, and a fascinating history of coyotes

Even if your idea of getting after it involves a camp chair and a cold one, you can (and should!) practice these skills

Three well-being experts weigh in on how to do just that

At home with the successful young climbers and burgeoning social media stars

These are the best climbing movies on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ right now

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

As a college student, writer Julia Rosen spent a summer on Alaska’s Taku Glacier, which kept growing for decades in spite of warming temperatures. Now, she reckons with its uncertain fate.

Phillip Dwight Morgan became obsessed with the hit History Channel series during quarantine. It inspired him to dive into survivalism and gave him skills to navigate an unprecedented year.

Whether you’re stuck in the city or counting down the days to a summer road trip, we have a few expert-approved tips for exploring nearby nature

With summer here, we’re getting back into ambitious recreation, and that means a return to grit, sweat, and serious post-fun scrubbing. Cleanliness connoisseur Danielle Sepulveres explains how these wetdowns can create memories all their own.

A far-from-comprehensive list

This year, three new adventure sports will make their debut in Tokyo. Prepare yourself for the action with these books, documentaries, and more.

You’re dead set on walking every inch of a trail, but your partner doesn’t mind skipping a section or two. How do you compromise?

When, how, and what to tune in for running, cycling, sport climbing, surfing, and more

History tells us why skiing—and the outdoors in general—lacks diversity. Thanks to the work of dedicated groups, this is slowly changing.

They don’t need to be huge—just big enough to store all your gear and all your dreams

Your family’s next adventure begins when the sun goes down

In a new short-story collection by Claire Boyles, we meet characters struggling with family, health troubles, and environmental issues in the West