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Whether you want to eat more vegetables or make your own trail food, these cookbooks should be on your wish list
Two new books take opposing views on one of the most contentious issues in sports
Great titles for the endurance-curious, or to curl up with yourself
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
There's no silver bullet, but these useful practices will help you keep training
Some of our favorite nonfiction authors dropped new books that explore everything from climate disaster to unusual acts of endurance
‘Parks’ chronicles the evolution of the visual identity of the national park system through its maps, pamphlets, and other informational ephemera
'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
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
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
The bestselling author is back with a bold book arguing that we desperately need to connect with other species
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
What happens if nature, humanity—or both—disappear or run amok? These latest releases examine such (hopefully wrong) possibilities.
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
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.
When Jeff Gordinier accepted an invite from chef René Redzepi to hunt for tacos in Mexico, he had no idea what he was getting into
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
"The book was fine but I hated the story"
In her new book, ‘On Fire,’ Naomi Klein sparks a blaze for the next generation
America's parks are confronting the past in an effort to create more inclusive wilderness spaces
The clock is winding down. Don't dwell on summer's missed opportunities—make new ones.
In 'The Outlaw Ocean,' Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Ian Urbina explores the sprawling systems of abuse and corruption that rule the high seas
'How to Be a Family' and 'Uncharted' give unvarnished views of family travel from two very different perspectives
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
John Joesph's diet is key to his longevity—both on the stage and in races
Téa Obreht's sprawling new novel ties together camels, immigration, and the myths of the Southwest
Four authors on paying attention, savoring silence, getting off the grid, and living peaceably with technology
Before there was 'A Walk in the Woods' and 'Wild,' there was 'The Lord of the Rings'
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
A 24-year-old woman drowned while attempting to reach the abandoned bus made famous by Christopher McCandless
Ida Pfeiffer sailed the oceans, trekked through jungles, and scaled peaks, becoming one of the most famous women in Europe in the early 1800s
Two new releases go (ahem) deep on watery obsessions and how they foster closer relationships with fragile environments
A new book by Christopher Ketcham is a rollicking and unsparing look at the threats to our public lands
Who says dystopian climate sci-fi and mountain-survival stories aren't beach reads?
And other funny shit that happens in the woods
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for true crime or the next hot novel
Robert Macfarlane finds beauty in the dark recesses of the world—caves, subterranean rivers, even a hidden laboratory
You can't force your way to healthy habits
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
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.
The adventurer takes us through self-doubt, being a dad, and learning to stick with it
Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time
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
'Aloha Rodeo' and 'Rough Magic' are two new, totally true stories about the triumph of man and horse
Marin Sardy's first memoir is a thoughtful, sometimes heartbreaking look at life with her brother and mother, who both suffered mental illness
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
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
A new book argues that specialization—in sport and life—is overrated
Roger Robinson’s 'When Running Made History' sets a new standard for books about the sport
Michigan-raised writer Dean Kuipers and his brothers had a problem with their father: he had alienated all of them, and his attempt to regain their affection with a hunting property he’d bought only made things worse. Then something wonderful happened, rooted in their shared love of wild places. An exclusive excerpt from Kuipers's new memoir ‘The Deer Camp.’
Caroline Van Hemert recounts an epic North American journey in her memoir 'The Sun Is a Compass.' But it's a lot more than just a gripping ride-along.
A running buddy sees your limitless potential, celebrates the best, tolerates the worst, and is always up for a questionable adventure—like a birthday run in the Grand Canyon.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Inspiring stories by badass adventurers
The writer and climate activist talks about his new book 'Falter' and how the human race got itself into such a big mess
From 'The Suble Art of Not Giving a F*ck' to 'Sapiens,' this professional mountain biker doesn't mess around when it comes to reading good books
In his latest book, he unpacks our ineffectiveness in the face of climate change and connects the dots on what the future might be like
The new book 'Down from the Mountain' explores the fine line bears walk between the wilderness and suburbia
‘Vanlife Diaries: Finding Freedom on the Open Road’ will spark your wanderlust
An excerpt from Ben and Penny Hewitt’s new book, 'The Young Adventurer’s Guide to (Almost) Everything,' reveals how your family can add a little buzz to your snacks
Heather Hansman’s new book is a must-read for anyone who loves rivers or is concerned about the future of the West
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Nearly everything people think is true about living their best life is wrong
Finding your way around a new place, especially abroad, is a form of art. Here's how to master it.
His new book, 'Horizon,' is the crowning achievement of a writer whose eyes never stray from the long view
A new book shows you how to get into the mindset that leads to mastery and peak performance
The host of the MeatEater podcast and Netflix series talks about the need for us all to unite forces and rally to protect public lands
Feeling the need to get out into the sunshine for as long as humanly possible after the winter? If it’s still too cold, here are some books about other people doing that.
She was a survivor and an alpha. And then she was legally shot and killed by a hunter. Yellowstone Park's legendary wolf researcher Rick McIntyre reflects on the life of one of the park's most famous canines.
As wacky recovery tech goes mainstream, science writer Christie Aschwanden explains what works and what doesn’t
Peter Heller’s latest novel puts two college friends in a canoe on Canada's Maskwa River, paddling toward a struggle against nature and other humans
In his new book, Mark Synnott offers a personal history of climbing, including a tense but revealing expedition to Pakistan with legendary climber Alex Lowe
The acclaimed author answers questions about his book ‘How to Change Your Mind’ and explains the emerging science behind the misunderstood drugs
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Spending time in the kitchen shouldn't feel like a chore