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‘The Good Lord Bird,’ Mary Ruefle, and a podcast that breaks down the Olivia Rodrigo power ballad ‘Driver’s License’

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How the team behind David Attenborough’s new Netflix series captured a fight sequence between two poison dart frogs

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After more than a year of pandemic living, let us remember why it’s worth getting out there

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‘Girls Gotta Eat Dirt’ isn’t your typical #inspirational stoke video

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In Ours, a digital exhibition for the New Museum, artist Samuel Marion imagines a not too distant future in which outdoor brands use slick advertising to mask more sinister aims

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‘The Third Pole,’ ‘See You Tomorrow,’ and ‘The Next Everest’ offer a compelling tour of the mountain’s recent history, from snowboard descents in the early 2000s to the deadly earthquake of 2015

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Marine biologists aren’t impressed with Netflix’s hit documentary on ocean conservation. They recommended some other films on the subject for us.

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An outdoor art exhibition in California’s Coachella Valley tackles subjects like Indigenous land rights, migration, and embodied memory

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In his new book, ‘The Nation of Plants,’ botanist Stefano Mancuso suggests that human democracies may have something to learn from the world’s trees and flowers

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In his new book ‘A Most Remarkable Creature,’ indie musician and writer Jonathan Meiburg travels to the bottom of the planet to investigate a very strange bird of prey that puzzled Darwin himself

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‘The Good Place,’ a UN ambassador’s memoir, and a new true-crime podcast were just some of our favorites this month

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Kale Williams’s new book, ‘The Loneliest Polar Bear,’ offers readers an adorable polar bear cub—and a roving, clear-eyed exploration of climate change and how the bears captured the public imagination

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Immerse yourself in stories about one of Bimini’s best bonefish guides, and meet a cast of Aussies exploring an outpost in French Polynesia

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These recently translated titles are available in English for the first time

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The untold story of why a generation of dreamers abandoned promising lives to deliver pizza and chase their wildest powder dreams

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In a new documentary from director Caroline Treadway, athletes like Emily Harrington and Kai Lightner open up about their path to recovery

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A new book by the acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis looks at human attempts to save other species from extinction, from John Muir to the World Wildlife Fund

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And things got rocky fast. Our correspondent talks to Jennifer Miller about Colorado, misconceptions, and a mysterious type of footwear called “hiking sandals.”

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In an excerpt from ‘In Search of Mycotopia,’ a new book about different communities exploring the multiple uses of fungi and mushrooms, the author goes foraging with William Padilla-Brown, a rising star in the mycological movement

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The books, films, music, and more that our editors couldn’t stop talking about

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These recent literary works feature unsettling tales set in familiar locations

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The legendary filmmaker pioneered the stoke film and helped create skiing’s counterculture, but ‘Ski Bum’ on Discovery+ shows how his life behind the scenes was anything but easy

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The Outside team is excited to announce we’re joining forces with a company that’s changing the face of the outdoor and active-lifestyle market

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Chloé Zhao’s new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession

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From a look at modern ghost towns to a documentary musical, these shows have something for everyone

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Host Laura Borichevsky fearlessly goes where no man has gone before

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In her new book, 'Unsolaced,' the acclaimed nature writer's prose is as beautiful as always, but her analysis of global warming is disappointing

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

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In her new book, writer and artist Lauren Redniss tells the story of San Carlos Apache activists who are standing up to a mining company in southeastern Arizona

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'Bravey' delves into the Olympian's experiences with depression and losing her mother to suicide

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

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In an excerpt from his new book 'Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning,' Outside contributing editor Tom Vanderbilt takes up surfing as part of an experiment to learn new skills as an adult and discover the benefits of being a grown-up novice

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These reads will make meaningful gifts this holiday season

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Ken Layne left an influential career in digital media to create 'Desert Oracle,' a cult-favorite radio show and print periodical based in Joshua Tree that explores everything from the political to the paranormal. Now it's being released as a book.

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The tour's latest installment, premiering virtually amid the pandemic, comprises four films that show off epic climbs from around the world, but not from the usual suspects

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Your holiday reading list, recommended by our editors

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‘The Infinite Race’ examines the complicated relationship between ‘Born to Run’ and the runners the book made famous

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

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This year the famous outdoor film festival is going virtual, with thrilling tales of climbing adventures and profiles of charismatic conservationists

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The legendary skier's latest project since retiring is an Amazon series called 'The Pack.' It's the perfect lighthearted binge to get you through the pandemic holidays.

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A new documentary from director Ron Howard looks at what happened after California's deadliest wildfire

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'The Moth and the Mountain,' by Ed Caesar, and 'Shook,' by Jennifer Hull, examine expeditions that took place in different time periods, but both demonstrate how the mountain can bring out the best and worst in people

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When faced with personal tragedy, social injustice, and hypercritical fans, these three outdoor athletes found their voice

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These fascinating shows offer a behind-the-scenes look at conservation battles and youth climate activism

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

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With 'The Forests of California,' naturalist and artist Obi Kaufmann aims to deepen environmental literacy. He also argues that this cataclysmic time is an opportunity.

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In this new alien invasion comedy, a relaxing vacation in the woods takes an unexpected turn

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According to Chris Watson, the man behind your favorite wildlife soundtracks, we're just becoming better listeners

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In 'Two Trees Make a Forest,' environmental historian Jessica J. Lee offers a welcome disruption to the travel-memoir genre

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

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Grizel is using her rising social media profile to spark a more nuanced conversation on nature's power to heal

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These recent releases feature stories of gritty heroines on journeys through threatened wild landscapes

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In 'Above the Clouds,' the world's greatest ultrarunner recounts the lifelong effort that led him to the tallest mountain on earth

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These films about extraordinary athletes and inspiring activists are keeping us entertained as the days get colder

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Researchers have identified an alarming lack of books about Black children in nature. Diversifying your bookshelf can help kids find themselves in literature—and the outdoors.

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A serious exploration of a topic that a lot of people don't take seriously

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The books, TV shows, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about last month

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Artist Jackson Stell is crafting music that captures the ecstatic feelings we have when we venture into the natural world

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After a two-decade hiatus, the 'world's toughest race' returns at just the right moment—this time with Bear Grylls

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Two documentaries, 'Big Fur' and 'Stuffed,' set out to show that this sticky-fingered branch of natural history is full of beauty and wonder. Do they succeed? Our reviewer, who knows a lot more about the subject than he ought to, says yes.

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

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In an excerpt from his forthcoming book 'Leave It As It Is,' nature writer David Gessner examines the iconic conservation legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and unpacks the perception that the national parks and monuments he created were previously untouched and empty

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In 'The Next Great Migration,' journalist Sonia Shah explores the hidden history of human and animal movement

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In the spirit of Thoreau and Dillard, Donovan Hohn considers the joyous and brutal aspects of the natural world

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

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In an excerpt from 'The Cold Vanish,' a new book about people who disappear in the wild, Outside contributor Jon Billman looks at the rare, tragic case of a fat-tire rider who couldn't be found

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Outside's digital journalism has never been more relevant or essential, but giving it away for free is no longer sustainable. Here's why we're asking for your support—and how you can contribute today.

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

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Emily B. Martin's new novel, 'Sunshield,' is inspired by American landscapes and explores how individuals can impact their environment

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'Why We Swim' and 'In Praise of Paths' are timely inquiries into human locomotion

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Gina Rae La Cerva's 'Feasting Wild' is a delightful culinary travel book. It's also an adjustment to the way we think about what that buzzword actually means

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Whether we needed another documentary about the disgraced cyclist is up for debate, but 'Lance' is an entertaining look at the saga—and wait until you hear what he says about Floyd Landis

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How director Marina Zenovich got the most infamous bike racer in history to share more than ever before

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This trailer for Yeti's Midnight Hour​​​​​​​ video series features musicians like Jack Johnson, Terry Allen, Ryan Bingham, and Margo Price

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In an excerpt from his new book, 'In Praise of Walking,' Shane O'Mara delves into the science behind an activity that human beings often underestimate

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From humble jellyfish anecdotes to straightforward self-help, three new titles offer resonant takeaways for these worrisome times

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The best documentaries from this year's film festivals look at quixotic quests and devastating disasters

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

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Five ways to feel like you're outdoors, even if you haven't left your sofa

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