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Cars may have driven us apart, but we鈥檙e natural allies. Here鈥檚 how to do your part to heal the divide.
But it is probably farther than you want it to be
Actor Kevin Nealon, star and host of the YouTube show Hiking with Kevin, talks about taking celebrities into nature
How to handle ego in its many (sometimes potentially deadly) forms
The leaders who have grown it into a nationwide organization talk about where they aim to take it next
A year after groundbreaking inclusion, the on-screen slopes are back to a bro fest with 'Return to Send鈥檈r'
The official Ursus of fire prevention ought to move from figurehead to spokesbear鈥攁nd wearing a little Nomex wouldn't hurt either
Because we all need a little encouragement sometimes
From its focus on simple, durable designs to its epic trekking events across the globe, the Swedish gear maker embodies everything we love about Sweden
Adding World Tour events just for women is a huge step forward for professional cycling. But real change has to come from the UCI.
Two new books show the scary and whimsical sides of our constant outdoor companions
T茅a Obreht's sprawling new novel ties together camels, immigration, and the myths of the Southwest
Four authors on paying attention, savoring silence, getting off the grid, and living peaceably with technology
What do you do after getting turned down by a dream job? Keep getting turned down.
Without a cast or narration, the abstract film 颅attempts to convey the urgency of our warming planet. But will it reach enough people to matter?
No, not all dogs love having a new companion in the house, and yes, it is possible for pets to have panic attacks. Here's how to grow your pack smoothly.
The North Carolina鈥揵ased buddy adventure brings blue-collar fishing culture to the big screen
This summer, get your kids off the couch and get swole
As Wyn Wiley, the creator of the drag-queen Instagram star, explains, it all started when he grabbed some six-inch heels buried in his closet and decided to take a risk
It's not easy, but you don't have neglect your love of being outside to have a fulfilling career (and not go broke)
'Day Dreamers,' from Fractal Film Co., is an ode to the women who aspire to adventure鈥攁nd act on it
A performance in Grand Junction, Colorado, pays homage to the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers鈥攁nd calls for action to protect the threatened waterway
Tips from the pros about the importance of communication, being prepared for a breakdown, and taking it slow
We鈥檝e partnered with Portland, Oregon鈥檚聽Pickathon聽Music Festival to showcase some of the year鈥檚 best new music
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced what he calls an "audacious" new proposal to address this year鈥檚 dramatic rise in cycling fatalities. It must only be the start.
From Evil Bikes, 'Utah' features riders Kyle Norbraten, Mike Giese, and Graham Agassiz鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧 as they rip around Virgin, Utah.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Want to be an asshole with a hill to die on? Here are some tips and tricks to get you there.
Five breeds that fit your lifestyle鈥攁nd your condo
Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search
What to do about a friend who's uptight about splitting expenses and a date who's uptight about bodily functions
We owe it to our children to get them on two wheels
Yellowstone鈥檚 latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable
Welcome to Yellowstone National Park, where literally everything is lethal
The Miami Murals project is adding an interactive digital layer to a series of climate-focused public art in a mural-crazy city
In his long-awaited memoir, 'One-Way Ticket,' a cheater turned reformer tells all about performance-enhancing drugs, the Tour de France, and a rider he used to know named Lance
Diversify your Instagram feed with plus-size ultrarunners, kayakers, and other bold outdoorspeople who want you to love getting out there too
After a trip to Kilimanjaro with her father, Lilliana Libecki wanted to create a new way to give back
Two new releases go (ahem) deep on watery obsessions and how they foster closer relationships with fragile environments
I鈥檓 not slow. Everyone else is just fast.
The famous waterfalls appear in about ten seconds' worth of her new music video, and some people are angry about it
When it comes to CO2 emission reduction, it鈥檚 no contest between e-bikes and electric cars
The longtime ranger has spent decades sharing stories of Buffalo Soldiers and advocating for diversity in the national parks. But his journey started on the edge of a cliff in Germany.
Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests
The fine line between holding on and letting go
You can teach confidence and a love of physical activity鈥攂ut it starts with keeping weight out of the conversation
A new book by Christopher Ketcham is a rollicking and unsparing look at the threats to our public lands
And other funny shit that happens in the woods
Who says dystopian climate sci-fi and mountain-survival stories aren't beach reads?
The national organization and its regional offshoots give non-cis-male cyclists the chance to bike in nature and learn skills in a welcoming community
Brendan Leonard reads an excerpt from his new book
From bull riding to catfish noodling, these stories prove that there's no right way to live a meaningful life outdoors
Everything the national parks could afford to do with the money Trump's celebration took from them
'Hypnopompia' is a dreamlike timelapse from Eaglewood Films that features Latvia's mires
Vision Zero isn鈥檛 working because it doesn鈥檛 address the underlying (and fixable) problem: there are way too many cars on the road
Two climbers commiserate over the hypothetical, much worse situations they could find themselves in than the one they鈥檙e in right now
This week, we鈥檝e got聽Zephaniah OHora聽performing聽'High Class City Girl from the Country'
Kids need more outdoor playtime, and one national nonprofit is helping provide families with just that
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The new documentary Maiden tells the story of the first all-female sailing team to finish the Whitbread Round the World Race. We talked with the crew's skipper about the historic feat.
We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you鈥檙e looking for true crime or the next hot novel
Skylights, a show run by wilderness therapists, talks about nature-oriented approaches to topics like gaming addiction, parenting, and isolation
On July 13 and 14, 国产吃瓜黑料 magazine is bringing its first active-lifestyle festival to Chicago, with stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, fly-fishing, running, biking, axe throwing, an adventure film festival, speakers, live music, and more
Robert Macfarlane finds beauty in the dark recesses of the world鈥攃aves, subterranean rivers, even a hidden laboratory
A public condemnation of the SHIFT Festival's attempts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion is indicative of broader issues in the outdoor industry
How to share your passion for solo adventure without feeling judged or defensive
'This Land' tells the story of an ongoing case with big stakes for tribal sovereignty
Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.
Bike commuting makes most of us obsess over our clothes. This is patently absurd.
Two new books, 'The Fate of Food' and 'The Way We Eat Now,' look at diet on a global level for a complementary view of our changing food systems
The athletes, entrepreneurs, and community organizers who are making the outdoors a more welcoming, awesome, and vibrant place
What does it mean to be a well-read outdoorsperson in 2019? We have 54 new ideas. Yes, we still love Cheryl Strayed and John McPhee, but here's an updated class of noteworthy additions.
Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.