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Fiction by Colson Whitehead, a Tokyo 2020 video game, and a fascinating history of coyotes
In her new book, ‘The Joy of Sweat,’ Sarah Everts answers all of our writer’s questions about perspiration
Answers to the questions you’ve always had about perspiring but were afraid to ask
This year, three new adventure sports will make their debut in Tokyo. Prepare yourself for the action with these books, documentaries, and more.
Your family’s next adventure begins when the sun goes down
In a new short-story collection by Claire Boyles, we meet characters struggling with family, health troubles, and environmental issues in the West
It turns out we have a lot in common
Oprah’s interview with Elliot Page, a history of the national park system centering Indigenous perspectives, and more
In this excerpt from the book “Kicksology,” Brian Metzler asks at what point will technological advances overshadow human propulsion.
Journalist Emma Marris’s new book, ‘Wild Souls,’ asks us to reconsider our relationship to the nonhuman world
Here’s what to do when your little one brings up sea-level rise, extinction, wildfires, and other ecological griefs
The later moon missions didn’t grab as much attention as the first landing in 1969, but they had something very cool on the gear front: the lunar rover, a lightweight go-kart that gave crews unmatched mobility on another world
In ‘Camping Grounds,’ Phoebe S.K. Young reminds us that sleeping outdoors is far more than just a recreational hobby
Fuel up for your next adventure with these deliciously portable bento boxes
‘The Great Pottery Throw Down,’ an eye-opening anthology about climate change, and an Oscar-winning film starring Mads Mikkelsen
Over two to three months, take the time to practice your race pace with tempo runs. Trust us, the work will pay off.
In an excerpt from his latest book, ‘Freedom,’ the celebrated nonfiction writer describes a journey along Pennsylvania’s train tracks with friends he met while reporting on the war in Afghanistan
This month, Roger Deakin’s cult-favorite book about swimming the waters of Britain will be published in the U.S. for the first time. In her introduction to the new edition, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on what she’s learned from it over the years.
Heather “Anish” Anderson has now chronicled her record-breaking thru-hikes in two books. The ways she documents the details may surprise you—and help you do the same.
In an excerpt from his book ‘Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt,’ journalist and searcher Daniel Barbarisi recounts how he got to open Fenn’s chest and examine what was inside
Elizabeth Kolbert and Nathaniel Rich, environmental writers par excellence, survey human solutions to the human-caused mess we’re in
Digging deep with journalist Daniel Barbarisi, whose new account reveals the very real danger of the chase
And what happens to your brain when you finally nail it
The bestselling author’s latest novel was informed by years of researching the history of female aviation and traveling to far-flung places
In her new memoir, 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength,' the 'Fun Home' cartoonist scrutinizes her quest for spiritual solace through 60 years of athletic obsessions
The weather is perfect. You get to do everything on your list. No one gets food poisoning or giardia or blisters.
After more than a year of pandemic living, let us remember why it’s worth getting out there
Ambreen Tariq’s new children’s book tells the story of an immigrant family’s first camping trip and expands the canon of outdoor literature for kids
‘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
Two new books, ‘Under the Sky We Make’ and ‘Overheated,’ lay out a plan to overcome our cynicism and anxiety and realize a sustainable, carbon-free future
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
Challenge what you think you know about diets, nutrition, and why we eat the way we do
Author Natalie Warren wants young women to disregard conventional rites of passage and get lost in the wilderness
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
‘The Good Place,’ a UN ambassador’s memoir, and a new true-crime podcast were just some of our favorites this month
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
These recently translated titles are available in English for the first time
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
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
The books, films, music, and more that our editors couldn’t stop talking about
These recent literary works feature unsettling tales set in familiar locations
The billionaire philanthropist has thrown his wealth at some of the world’s most intractable problems, drawing both praise and criticism along the way. His approach to tackling the climate crisis is no different.
In her new book, 'Unsolaced,' the acclaimed nature writer's prose is as beautiful as always, but her analysis of global warming is disappointing
The holiday is a great opportunity to spread the stoke—and the love
The books, movies, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Know that you could have gone farther or faster (or both).
A journalist's efforts at reinvention reveal a surprising truth: developing new abilities is one of the most life-enhancing things we can do
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
'Bravey' delves into the Olympian's experiences with depression and losing her mother to suicide
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
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
One of the great environmental writers of our time, he explored how we live justly with each other and with the earth
How to make the best of a bad situation, whether in training, competition, or life.
Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it?
These eight titles will keep your wanderlust fired up for when it's safe to travel again
These reads will make meaningful gifts this holiday season
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.
These fun and inspiring ideas will bring the world to the travelers on your list—and help out those working in the travel industry who've been hard hit by the pandemic
The decade-long hunt captured the world's attention, but when it finally ended in June, everyone still wanted to know: Who had solved the mystery? This week, as legal proceedings threaten his anonymity, a 32-year-old medical student is ready to go on the record.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Do you know the difference between fast-twitch and slow-twitch?
Hill repeats are a super-effective 5K workout. Here's how to schedule them into your training.
Embracing recovery will make you a better athlete. Your body is asking you to work in. It’s time to listen and respond.
"Should I Push or Should I Back Off?" – the Answer is Inside You.
Why speed workouts are important, guidelines for doing them effectively, and a 7-week progression to build your speed.
'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
Masters, more than younger runners, need to pay attention to what risks each workout brings and optimize the rewards of strategic hard training.
A good working knowledge of your anatomy can help you dial in your workouts.
The majority of my favorite days have been on trails that wouldn't make anyone's list
The books, movies, podcasts, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
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.
If you want to net a goal performance in your next race, follow these racing guidelines from Pete Magill's book, "Fast 5K."
The long run is the status symbol of marathon training, but much of the existing advice on running long is misguided. Luke Humphrey breaks down just how far you should go.
In 'Two Trees Make a Forest,' environmental historian Jessica J. Lee offers a welcome disruption to the travel-memoir genre
Here's how to stay safe when trail running in bear country — five encounter scenarios and how to react to each.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Brain science reveals the reasons we choke when we care most about our performance, and strategies to build the confidence we need to avoid it.