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You can't force your way to healthy habits

Exertional heatstroke can cause devastating damage, but it can also be treated quickly

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

John and Alyson Kirk have crushed a long list of records in the mountains. This summer, they're chasing another one.

Including which work best in certain situations and what they'll cost you

Hopefully you don't get charged by a bear in the first place. But in a worst-case scenario, here's what to do.

The tastiest nutrient-dense options for backpackers on a budget

Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge

The 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up early—and we mean early—and only takes one rest day a month

What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy

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.

Making your way over an 800-mile trail through deserts and mountains in less than 16 days is no picnic—except for those gas-station resupply stops

The breakfast staple has had a rough go of it in the last few decades. So are they good for you or not?

Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.

The adventurer takes us through self-doubt, being a dad, and learning to stick with it

It’s true. I am a bicycle scofflaw. Sue me.

After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries

How one nonprofit is working to get more people outside through urban adventures

Take the stress out of solo travel with these simple strategies

Guthook Guides' maps and crowdsourced information have made hiking the PCT and AT immeasurably easier. But is that a good thing?

Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time

We pulled together a few of our favorite places to camp—some developed campgrounds, some not—alongside America’s most stunning rivers

A group of Indians claimed they reached the top of the peak, but they may not have made it past Camp III

More and more evidence suggests that nature does something essential for our mental health

The best way to deal with the wild winter's lingering snowpack

Some of the world's most unique places are disappearing fast, as a result of climate change. It might be time to rearrange your bucket list.

For decades, herpetologist William Brown has studied a thriving population of timber rattlers in upstate New York. And somehow he's convinced locals that having venomous neighbors underfoot can be a glorious thing.

From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to Southwest hot springs, we found the most scenic stretches of road for epic summer adventures

Unless you're hunting, it's a terrible idea to pack heat in the backcountry

Insights from this year’s ACSM conference on how to lift, what to eat, and how that affects endurance athletes

The pro mountain biker recently completed a 1,000-mile trip around Arkansas in eight days

Gear hacks for a good backpacking trip when the weather goes bad

In 'Running to the Edge,' a new book by New York Times sports editor Matthew Futterman, we learn the fascinating backstory of Bob Larsen, the man who coached Meb to glory

Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.

A new study of transcontinental racers pegs the digestive tract as the limiting factor in extreme feats of sustained endurance

What to do if you're with a group that jumps into the lake nude and you just don't feel comfortable stripping down

Because, really, what's not to love about someone providing a luxe tent for you in these awesome locations?

Thoughts on a love/hate relationship with an incline

Mary Davison didn't catch the thru-hiking bug until she was 60. Since then, she's completed the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest trails, and is now adding the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail to her list.

At last, the West is taking steps to address megafires. But we’ve done nothing to prepare for their biggest threat to human health.

Packing—or even sleeping in—your small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.

The low-budget jaunt has an encouraging message for anyone intimidated by getting outdoors

From searching for Bigfoot in Ohio to drinking snake blood in China, these are the best and strangest �����ԹϺ��� tales

'Aloha Rodeo' and 'Rough Magic' are two new, totally true stories about the triumph of man and horse

There's been limited research on the risks kids face in thin air, which means parents and guides have to make some tough decisions

There was something about Primland that made Emily Nunn see red—a lavish and expensive outdoor Xanadu situated near her beloved Virginia hometown. Then she went there and had... a pretty good time. Blame the trout stream and the 400-thread-count linens.

Marin Sardy's first memoir is a thoughtful, sometimes heartbreaking look at life with her brother and mother, who both suffered mental illness

A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear

Some incredible pups have accompanied explorers (or even gone solo into the unknown) over the centuries

I thought most of the food I ate came from nearby—until I put that presumption to the test

A new startup called Vast Terrain taps U.S. suppliers to make top-shelf goods

Or how running and meditating both led one woman to the same unexpected place

If your budget is somewhere between $3,000 and $1.5 million, there's a rig here for you

As you get older, setting goals—and reaching them—will look a little different

Leaving the highway behind? Here's how to stay safe when driving gets adventurous. 

Bring less than you think you'll need, and put it back where you found it

Or: How to live in a vehicle long-term with your significant other

When you’re in your fourth decade, you’re still young enough to run a personal best. But it’s also the beginning of the end.

HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the professional lives of Jimmy Chin, Larry Haynes, and James Boole

Taking a tiny human floating seems intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be

What to do if one of these bloodsuckers finds its way onto you or your dog

Slow travel is popular in Europe and catching on in the U.S. It's not a bad way to ease your climate (and possibly flight) anxiety.

Why we name, talk to, and occasionally kiss our gear

Last July, then 28-year-old Alexandera Houchin won the women's Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile race from Canada to Mexico over the Continental Divide. Next on her list? The new Dirty Kanza XL, a 350-mile unsupported race across Kansas.

We won’t tell you what to think; we’re just here to share the latest data.

Connective tissue is notoriously slow to heal. New research suggests gelatin might help.

A new report found that towns near plenty of outdoor recreation attract new residents and higher incomes. But this could also mean higher costs of living, affordable housing challenges, and encroachment into vulnerable landscapes.

Don’t have the time to go to Everest? Wait for hours in these lines instead.

These devices are inherently stupid and profoundly antisocial, and their very existence is proof of their own uselessness

The ins and outs of overnighting in the actual wilderness

Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.

Kris Newby dives deep to unearth a secret history of government cover-ups in the spread of Lyme disease, but her research rests on shaky ground

Will Gurley is using his work to spread the word about development in our national parks

Despite an attack that left one hiker dead and another injured, the experience and fellowship of the trail perseveres

OnX Offroad opens up 985 million acres of public land with off-grid navigation

Despite shadowy origins and increasingly diluted claims, the beverage has officially entered the wellness scene

Pico started running and climbing mountains ten years ago, after losing her foot to cancer

Getting old doesn't have to hurt so much

Getting outside on your period can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be

For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given—until it wasn't