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ArchiveEPA proposes stripping protections from 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
Three recent novels consider the world from the perspectives of urban foxes, dogs, and factory farm animals
HBO's new surf doc is the movie we deserve in 2018
How creating a "simplified permit system" could decrease the public's input in the land of many uses
From stocking stuffers to giving back, here's what we're getting our kids this season
A new movie follows two lost souls on the Appalachian Trail
We鈥檙e bringing you the聽Pickathon聽Old聽Growth, an ongoing program that showcases musical acts live from the 2018 festival.
The freedom to move and play outside inspires creativity and improved brain function
Don't look down (and other lessons)
You don鈥檛 really need more gear. You need knowledge and inspiration.
Helmets have been mandatory in the pro peloton for well over a decade. Where鈥檚 the data that it鈥檚 helping?
Cyclists and cops often don鈥檛 see eye to eye because they literally don鈥檛 see eye to eye
Advice from new parents on getting after it while you're starting a family
The social dynamics of swiping, ex-forgetting, and crush-Instagramming are harder to navigate than the backcountry
Ecologist Lauren Oakes鈥檚 new book, 鈥業n Search of the Canary Tree,鈥 puts a human face on a crisis we created
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
I'm not crying. You're crying.
Freshly compiled work from some of the adventure world's best photographers
What do we do with the work of complicated outdoor men? One new book鈥攔eleased in time for the 50th anniversary of 'Desert Solitaire'鈥攕earches for an answer.
Michael Brown鈥檚 new documentary follows two blind kayakers paddling the length of the Grand Canyon
Beat the winter blues by turning your lawn into a laboratory
We laughed, we cried, we groaned, and our dogs mostly slept
Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges
Got a spare $35K lying around? Blow it all on these moderately priced holiday gifts.
Debunking various theories currently floating around the Internet
In a time when so many brands are marketing to women in smart ways, the body-shaming fliers that sparked major blowback in Missoula felt especially tasteless
They may not be for everybody, but they were always awesome鈥攁nd even more so now that they鈥檙e totally uncool
This Utah 50K and half marathon event is taking one small step toward closing the wage gap
As a child, Cody Sheehy made headlines when he vanished into the freezing wilderness of Northeast Oregon, making it out safely after 18 hours of determined slogging. Retracing his steps 32 years later, Sheehy says that getting lost was one of the best life lessons he ever had.
Here's how to gently tell your friends that you're good with ramen all week, thanks
Prepare for lots of screaming (most of it from Adam Ondra)
There's no place like home, and that's a good thing
Waiting in the wings is an even worse swamp monster鈥攐il and gas lobbyist David Bernhardt
In which we unplug a generation of screen-addicted kids from their devices, give them freedom to roam (unsupervised!), help them make friends with animals, and show them that we, too, love to play outside
The free soloist hopes that these four books will teach you something about the world
Shopping for yet another trinket is hard. Sharing a memory-making experience is much easier.
A Nebraska-based photographer is bringing positivity and drag culture to the great outdoors鈥攊n six-inch heels
An ode to those who can't sit still
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.
We need to stop selling bicycles on environmentalism. We ride because it's fun, healthy, cheap, and practical鈥攁nd because it annoys people who drive.
Being outdoorsy is not without its risks. If I could travel through time, here's some of the advice I'd give my (seemingly) immortal and (definitely) ignorant 20-year-old self.
Three key takeaways from yesterday鈥檚 vote
Saving a life is as easy as checking for cyclists. So naturally nobody does it.
We have 22 years until we're in a significant global crisis. Show your kids how to implement these simple planet-friendly household changes now.
Your last Instagram picture DOESN'T have a seventh wonder in it? How... quaint.
Sansho, an eight-year-old Karelian bear dog, was a magnificent serial killer, mentor, and friend
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
鈥榃ildland鈥 follows a crew of firefighters as they battle enormous blazes in an effort to reset their lives
As Wyoming debates whether to charge hikers, I wanted to issue a reminder that this whole pay-to-play concept on our public lands doesn't work
So don't beat yourself up about it
Meet Gideon, the ten-year-old boy who has pet 600 dogs and counting鈥攁nd is making the internet a better place, one pat at a time
Moose encounters are growing far more common and more dangerous
It's going to be hard sometimes, but it's not going to be the end of your adventures
Hot take! Making cars more dangerous will make our roads safer.
Let your kids learn from misadventure
The new Kickstarter film is aimed at getting more people with Down syndrome outside
Looking for a scare with some soothing nature shots thrown in? These are our favorites.
鈥3100: Run and Become鈥 explores moving meditation all over the world, from a race around a single New York City block to a 1,000-day run for Japanese monks
Backcountry adventure makes for beautiful filmmaking. When John Muir is narrating, the story hits another level.
Why the season's most interesting ski movies are the ones about individual athletes
Do it for the pizza
Rumors of my favorite tire size鈥檚 death are greatly exaggerated. (I hope.)
Living your best #packlife is easier than it looks
You don't need amazing trails to have an amazing day with little ones
The world asks: Is Zinke corrupt, incompetent, or both?聽
People are worried. But, naturally, it's usually about the wrong things.
How we exploit big trees, big game, and even extinct creatures
One writer finds equal doses aspiration and inspiration in a stylish new crop of recipe collections
Vegans, caribou, songwriting, and other treats to check out as you refresh your media diet
They鈥檙e dorky, antisocial, and dangerous. So should we outlaw them?
Put the beers in the snowbank. Drinking while shredding鈥攐r running or biking鈥攊s for Joes, Chads, Barts, and Squis
If the outdoor industry doesn't embrace hunters and anglers as political allies in conservation battles, we all lose
Experts say intense outdoor activities can help children increase focus and develop a better awareness of their surroundings
Keep your kid comfortable (and give yourself some peace)
The author's new book, 'On Desperate Ground,' tells one of the toughest military survival stories in history
Patagonia's founder聽reminds us聽that democracy requires showing up.聽
If your kid's under five and you want to spend a night under the stars as a family, you're gonna have to embrace extravagant camping
When a trail says "Dogs on Leash," it's time we respect that鈥攁nd speak up to people who don't
Anyone who has recreated with clashing personalities will relate to the not always likable but always entertaining characters on HBO's new show
Non-partisan midterm elections guidance from key environmental organizations