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Photographer Olivia Bee spent last winter with mushing teams in western Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Alaska
Café Huskies in Svalbard sells coffee, baked goods, and local art—all while local dogs roam the shop
This equipment will keep your four-legged spotter safe while you’re on the wall
One man’s quixotic journey into vehicle safety for dogs
Plus, how to keep your pup fueled and energized for every outing
For 38 months, Rowlf brought love, slow meandering walks, and dog ice cream cones into writer Brendan Leonard's life. And now Rowlf is gone.
No rest days for this athlete
Teach these fundamentals to your dog, and both of you will be safer and happier on your outdoor adventures
Thanks to a lot of hard work, skill, luck, and love, these amazing animals emerged safely from the flames and disruption
Keep your pup safe and stylish on the trail with these seven accessories
A study of 20,000 pure breeds and mutts rules out breeding as a major determining factor in a dog’s personality
Our furry friends are the best of adventure playmates. But they can also provide pure, unconditional love that gets us through the darkest times.
Rattlesnakes bite 150,000 pets each year in the U.S. These innovative rattlesnake training courses could save you and your canine companion.
The Olympic snowboarder is focusing on resting, hanging out with her miniature Aussie, and raising money for charity through a new initiative with Purina Pro Plan
Replacing your lawn with synthetic grass reduces maintenance, eliminates mud, and can make cleaning up after your dogs a breeze
Thirteen days and nine hours after she and her team started their 1,000-mile trek through the Alaskan wilderness, the 24-year-old Inupiaq musher drove her sled to the finish line
Last year, Annette McGivney lost her beloved yellow Lab, Sunny, and was overwhelmed by sadness. Since then she’s built a new life with a challenging rescue dog, and she’s learned a lot about the healing power of human and animal bonds.
Life isn’t so ruff when you can sleep in a bed as comfy as this one
Outside’s ethics guru on how to be both a responsible pet owner and an environmental steward
The messed up rugs, destroyed childhood mementos, and complicated travel plans? Completely worth it.
Watching your dog age is one of the hardest parts of having a pet. Make their life comfortable and full of joy, and they’ll know how much you love them until the very end.
Hikers rescue stranded dog on Pico de Orizaba, Mikaela Shiffrin ties World Cup wins record, New Zealand MP bikes to childbirth
Experts break down the ADA laws surrounding service dogs and emotional support animals at races
How to balance freedom and adventure with safety and security
These five documentaries from the famed mountain film festival feature everything from daring ski descents to an adorable Alaskan husky
From adventurous sled dogs to aging golden retrievers, online canines make millions of people feel good about their day
Common mistakes you’re probably making when your best friend takes off, and what to do next time
In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Truffle Hound,’ Outside contributor Rowan Jacobsen details how the state is developing a thriving culinary culture around its overlooked native tubers
After taking a cue from ‘My Morning Routine,’ an Outside contributor discovered an extra hour in her day
When my yellow Lab died last spring, I was flattened by an overwhelming sadness that’s with me still. And that’s normal, experts say, because losing a pet is often one of the hardest yet least acknowledged traumas we’ll ever face.
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out on a cross-country adventure with his standard poodle, Charley. More than half a century later, writer Kristin Wong did the same thing with her dog—and learned an unexpected lesson about the pain of uncertainty.
“Is it your interpretation that I am taking you for your walk, or would you say that you are taking me for my walk?”
When it comes to safety, training, and exercise, gadgets and apps can’t beat old fashioned consistency and patience
One team of sled dogs. Twenty tested toys. Three standouts.
It turns out we have a lot in common
If you can get past the lack of creature comforts, spending a night outside might be one of the most rewarding things you do
Vehicle seats are not designed to resist the force dogs or other cargo create during a crash, endangering not only their lives, but those of human occupants, too
Pet adoptions spiked during the pandemic. Now is the time to change outdoor dog culture for the benefit of people, public lands, wildlife, and the dogs themselves.
From miles of accessible trails to nearby boarding services to dog safety, these are the best (and worst) parks to visit with your best friend
Everything you need to make the most of the very best season with your very best friend
What I learned and how to avoid my mistakes
It might seem embarrassing at first, but putting a costume on your dog will likely result in more pets for him and more laughs for you
Outside’s ethics guru on who public lands are for
As our dogs age, we worry about their comfort and happiness, but take them to their favorite place and they suddenly seem young again
Expanding your community is always tough. Throw in a pandemic and a move to a rural area, and it could feel impossible. But a shift in perspective might be all you need to (safely) fill that social void.
The Department of Transportation has finally reclassified emotional support animals as pets. Here's how that will affect your ability to fly with your dog next year.
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.
Here are the best human- and dog-tested accessories that make running trails together easy, comfortable, and fun.
As summer gives way to fall, these are the items that our staff has been reaching for time and again
Is your pup a trail runner's best friend?
There are hundreds of scenic trails for you and your BFF to explore together
The ins and outs of keeping Fido safe, comfortable, and happy while on the go
Fur, dingleberries, and dog claws are no match for a Harbor Freight moving blanket
A good dog is an exhausted dog. Here's how to wear them out every single day.
From a $25 grill to a genius s'mores contraption, this gear will take your fire pit nights to the next level
The right tether won't just make your pup happier—it'll make you happier, too
They're nowhere near as comfortable as the inflatable alternative, but they still deserve a spot in your gear closet
How a dog and a fly rod can be the perfect prescription
If you've been thinking about adopting a pet, you've probably asked yourself: Would I like having a dog around the house, or would I rather have a grizzly bear? Here's a handy chart to help you decide.
Cruel? With careful, compassionate application, a shock collar can be the kindest thing you do for your pet.
Socialization is the most important thing you can do to create a good dog. But how do you create new experiences when you can’t leave your house?
Once it's safe to get back out there, you and your pups will be long overdue for an adventure. Here's what you need to keep them comfortable—and you sane—on your next road trip.
You need a dog, a dog needs you. What more do you need to know?
Trail dogs aren't for everyone, but trails are. As dog owners, we need to remember that.
This is one of the most common issues dog owners face
Because an organized road-tripper is a happy road-tripper
A detailed list of what you need to treat common injuries and ailments
Here are some tips to prevent your pup from suffering common trail-caused health conditions
What happens if your pup gets hurt on the trail?
Dogs can't tell you if they're hurt, so it's up to you find out if they are
Here's what you need to properly care for your injured pup
Disney Plus's 'Togo' and 20th Century Fox's 'The Call of the Wild' deliver as feel-good dog stories, but their portrayal of the human history of mushing is flawed
The Department of Transportation might ban ESAs from air travel
In a new memoir, the photographer digs into the most meaningful moments of a remarkable human-canine connection
Loki is one of three dogs to ever accomplish this feat