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In 2005, Richard Louv helped usher in the nature-as-therapy movement. His latest book asks us to start bonding with wild animals.

A new documentary on PBS's 'Independent Lens' chronicles the incredible life of George Attla, an icon of the dogsled world who dominated the sport while preserving a dying tradition

You are what you give

Whether you want to eat more vegetables or make your own trail food, these cookbooks should be on your wish list

Spoiler: there are a lot of naps

For when buying the first round isn't quite enough

There's no right way to be outside

The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about

How to shovel snow the 'correct' way

Wilderness is usually associated with tranquility, but some moments call for the deployment of hard rock

On the bike, laws are secondary and survival is paramount

The case for giving gifts you personally swear by—even when it’s a humble stick of deodorant

If you and your co-parent have different ideas of what's risky, here's what you need to know

Some of our favorite nonfiction authors dropped new books that explore everything from climate disaster to unusual acts of endurance

The husband and wife directing team open up about the life and work that they’ve created together—and where it all goes from here.

The filmmakers behind HBO’s ‘Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season’ had to deal with a sudden plot change while documenting the legendary skier’s quest for a coveted record before her retirement, but ended up with an even more interesting story

‘Parks’ chronicles the evolution of the visual identity of the national park system through its maps, pamphlets, and other informational ephemera

Just press play—and thank us later

'Let's Talk' follows tech-minimalism evangelist Chris Andrews on a journey by foot across the United States

What makes a good gift so memorable? Our editors recall their favorites.

It’s far better than the alternative

Getting one was, by far, the most powerful personal action I could take for our planet

What two TV hosts learned from subjecting themselves to the agony-inducing defenses of insects, snakes, lizards, and fish

'Highway of Tears' tells the story of the dozens of indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been found murdered along Canada's Highway 16

It takes a special kind of commitment to summit and ski the world’s tallest mountains. For Hilaree Nelson, that dedication permeates all aspects of her life—including raising her two sons.

Whether you're looking for a sunny California odyssey or musings on the future of winter, we have a good book for you to curl up with in front of the fire

You'll be running down the road in no time

We keep hearing about the supposed dangers of shared e-scooters, but the numbers tell a different story

Three new books document how much we're already spending to mitigate the effects of global warming and how much more we have to lose if we continue to burn fossil fuels

There's no right way to grieve the death of a beloved pet

I got my wife and daughter to love cycling—with a little help from Italy

Tech shaming has made us believe that the outdoor experience has to be pure or nothing. Here's why you should absolve your guilt about using your gadgets in nature.

The law will soon mandate equal pay for men and women in athletic events on California state lands. But legislators may have missed an opportunity to make broader inroads on gender equity in sports.

Rule one: if it ain't broke, don't fix it

Getting hurt outdoors means you're exploring your limits

"Avoid pooping your pants at all costs"

A frosty cold one is best when shared. So are America's public lands.

The founder of the organization Disabled Hikers is making the outdoor industry more accessible one trail guide at a time

This film profiles Ingrid Backstrom, who achieved great success as a professional skier and is now finding happiness raising a family

The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about

The successful businesswomen learned all about entrepreneurship at home on the windswept Aleutian Islands. They had to.

Coziness is good, but a little hardship is way more meaningful

The American Cornhole League wants to turn a game that's typically played with one hand holding a beer—and possibly named for an indecent part of the human body—into an international spectator sport

A handy guide to a very important question

Patagonia's latest film explores the troubling takeover of fish bred by man

Last spring, �����ԹϺ���'s features editor watched pro mountain biker Paul Basagoitia's documentary about the spinal-cord injury he sustained at Red Bull Rampage. Ahead of its HBO release this month, she and her partner viewed it again after their own life-altering experience.

Joey Henson draws maps of his favorite climbing areas around Boone, North Carolina, and sells them to raise funds for land conservation

What happens if nature, humanity—or both—disappear or run amok? These latest releases examine such (hopefully wrong) possibilities.

Don't conflate fearlessness with bravery

Sometimes you've got to plug in to unplug

John Plant created a huge following on his channel, Primitive Technology, by making silent videos of himself fashioning tools and erecting shelters with just what he finds in nature. Now he's releasing a book so his fans can join in.

Yes, your palms will get sweaty

New movies and documentaries dig into mental health, dogsled racing, and why you should reconsider that lighthouse-keeping gig

A modest proposal that, at the very least, will make your community better

'Only Music // Alaska' documents the people Justin Fountain met, the places he saw, and the conversations he had on his 3,800-mile trip

One rescue dog's transformation from fearful to family member

From summer heat to deep snow, here's a practical and affordable list of things you need

I got a lot done. (OK, a little done.)

As our country has grown more divided, so has the outdoors. But Seeker's Wild is bridging the gap between the two camps who love spending time in nature.

He's one of the most decorated polar explorers on the planet. But the most meaningful adventures are the ones he goes on with his family.

Author Christopher McDougall is back with a new book about his surprising relationship with a burro named Sherman

Plants as criminal evidence and penguin sex lead the way in the latest batch of good reading material

What is a good boy anyway? How do you become one? These are the questions that keep me up at night.

In this film from Spindrift, climber Heather Weidner​​​​​​​ attempts her fifth 5.14 sport climb in Saint George, Utah

The new classics

In 1986, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to climb the world's tallest peak. Now she's opening up about her experience—on and off the mountain.

Better to drift apart with love than to strangle a friendship by trying to make it work when it doesn’t

Cycling is already mainstream. It’s time for the media to catch up.

Every year, explore.org calls on its A-team to capture the rotund glory of Katmai National Park’s brown bears

We hope you’ll enjoy your time here at Tequila Beach

The best week of the year is back

Marion Mauran's documentary Elevation Change is an honest and compelling look at the ambitions of a young man thru-hiking to raise money for Parkinson's disease

The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about

In a new documentary, The Salad Days, river runner and advocate Herm Hoops takes to the water one last time

Save This Rhino, a new documentary from acclaimed surf filmmaker Taylor Steele, chronicles the bloody struggle to save an iconic species from extinction

"The book was fine but I hated the story"

Princess Daazhraii Johnson, a creative producer for the PBS series, tells �����ԹϺ��� that the show is a "way of saying that it’s OK to be who you are, you should be proud of that."

In her new book, ‘On Fire,’ Naomi Klein sparks a blaze for the next generation

A new documentary follows two Western athletes as they travel to the Hermit Kingdom to participate in its only sporting event open to foreigners

Dynos are big, scary, and an excellent way to think about how we can be more supportive and intentional at the crag