In a new study, mountain hiking had similar psychological and stress-reducing benefits whether or not there were signs of human habitation

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

The new National Geographic series, narrated by Bear Grylls, doesn’t sugarcoat the harsh reality that critters face in the far reaches of the world

Everyone is recommending the stuff on Twitter, so we looked into the research to see if the hype is backed by science

The wall won’t just separate two nations, it will sever the connection between a community and its native flora and fauna

His new book, 'Horizon,' is the crowning achievement of a writer whose eyes never stray from the long view

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.

In its ongoing series with the U.S. Forest Service, More Than Just Parks is profiling iconic landscapes from America’s national forests

Violinist-pianist duo Anastasia Allison and Rose Freeman hike into the wilderness and often play for no audience other than nature

The Selby Folsom is wildly useful and beautiful to boot

The organization’s equity pledge ignored the work of Teresa Baker and many others striving to make the outdoor industry more inclusive. So we asked a dozen of them how to move forward.

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

The Venture Out Project is doing more than just teaching outdoor skills. It's creating a community.

The acclaimed author answers questions about his book ‘How to Change Your Mind’ and explains the emerging science behind the misunderstood drugs

A playlist that both parents and children can enjoy.

After a mental-health breakdown, Mexia grew obsessed with plants in her fifties and became one of the early 20th century’s great botanical collectors

A compromise over Utah public land reveals how one of the biggest conservation acts in years got through the Senate this week

Few mountain-bike destinations seem as ambitious as North Korea, but the country is home to myriad steep mountains and hiking trails that are perfect for exploring

A cabal of old-school riders in New England is fighting to keep their singletrack the way they like it: illegal and empty

We would like to stay on the ranch with the beloved author forever

When outdoor athletes launched the first energy bars more than 30 years ago, no one could have predicted it would revolutionize the way Americans eat. A look inside the hottest—and strangest—category in natural foods.

The latest film from Patagonia and filmmaker Jordan Manley, ‘Treeline’ explores an integral part of the skiing landscape—trees

‘Grizzly Country’ profiles Doug Peacock as he reflects on his time protecting the Yellowstone grizzlies.

The Kurdish region of Iraq is home to spectacular peaks, wild rivers, and fiercely hospitable people, and it could be the Middle East’s next big adventure tourism destination. But there’s one small catch: it’s still dangerous as hell.

When your backcountry partner was your romantic one, a breakup can totally alter your relationship to the outdoors—but don't let it

Photographer Ian Tuttle visited Death Valley last week and asked tourists and locals about how they see the desert park faring a month into the government shutdown

A new study prompted misguided reports suggesting that digital technology is just fine for kids. It isn’t.

In Red Desert, Wyoming, wildlife-biology student Anna Ortega​​​​​​​ is studying mule deer after their 150-mile migration

Plus, a new protocol will make it more difficult for other parks to close during the shutdown

From mountain bikers in California to snowmobilers in Montana, renegade adventurers see the shutdown as a chance to get away with anything. They need to stop.

Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?

This summer at the southern terminus of the PCT, photographer Ian Tuttle asked a bunch of thru-hikers why they were hiking. Months later and 2,591 miles to the north, he found some of them again and asked what they’d learned about themselves. Turns out, six months in the wilderness is a pretty good crash course in philosophy.

After four months at sea, wunderkind inventor Boyan Slat's $360 million system is being towed back to port without having collected any plastic debris

That "organic litter" you just threw? It'll still be around in a year.

Is it too much to ask for a little serenity, people?

After weeks of speculation, President Trump announces the end of Zinke's time as Secretary of the Department of the Interior

Inside the most destructive fire in American history—and why the West's cities and towns will keep on burning

Justin Alexander went searching for higher meaning. No one expected the quest to end in a search for his body.

Stressed? Overworked? Need a vacation? Put away your phone and go outside with no schedule or plan.

How creating a "simplified permit system" could decrease the public's input in the land of many uses

You don’t really need more gear. You need knowledge and inspiration.

The freedom to move and play outside inspires creativity and improved brain function

‘Dixie’ features its namesake national forest, in southwest Utah, and takes the viewer through two million acres of endless vistas

The social dynamics of swiping, ex-forgetting, and crush-Instagramming are harder to navigate than the backcountry

Hygiene go-to's to help you freshen up

Ecologist Lauren Oakes’s new book, ‘In Search of the Canary Tree,’ puts a human face on a crisis we created

It's never a bad time to re-evaluate your digital addiction

The ‘Ghost of Steelhead Future’ extrapolates what could happen to a prized Oregon river

A U.S. Army study aims to pin down the optimal staging protocol before high-altitude tests of endurance

In which we unplug a generation of screen-addicted kids from their devices, give them freedom to roam (unsupervised!), help them make friends with animals, and show them that we, too, love to play outside

It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma

A Nebraska-based photographer is bringing positivity and drag culture to the great outdoors—in six-inch heels

Building some of the country’s best trails isn't just about crafting flowing ribbons of singletrack. It's also about navigating miles of red tape.

The results from Tuesday's elections prove that the majority of people in this country revere our public lands. Politicians, listen up.

The eight Peruvian immigrants who work as shepherds on the S. Martinez ranch in Washington have a colossal job: keep about 4,000 animals safe from predators so their wool can be harvested in the spring for companies like Pendleton and Woolrich

The ridges and reefs of West Papua are some of the most biodiverse on the planet. Two acclaimed filmmakers are on a mission to make sure they stay that way.

Unsurprisingly, the dates are getting later and later, according to the records we have

We have 22 years until we're in a significant global crisis. Show your kids how to implement these simple planet-friendly household changes now.

So don't beat yourself up about it

Moose encounters are growing far more common and more dangerous

It's going to be hard sometimes, but it's not going to be the end of your adventures

Photographer Mike Rogge teamed up with Jeff Thomas to shoot a fall foliage film in Vermont’s lush and colorful mountains

It's uncommon for animals to get drunk, but some creatures are attracted to alcohol

Let your kids learn from misadventure

Plus: one private island bungalow worth the splurge

You don't need amazing trails to have an amazing day with little ones

Unless the Forest Service can pony up the cash to save it

A tweak to the CMAH gene could be key to humans' running superiority

It’s no secret that coral reefs are in trouble, however, scientists are using modern techniques to revitalize the reproduction of reefs.

Experts say intense outdoor activities can help children increase focus and develop a better awareness of their surroundings

If the outdoor industry doesn't embrace hunters and anglers as political allies in conservation battles, we all lose

Nelson and Morrison are the first to successfully ski 7,000 vertical feet from the summit of Nepal’s Lhotse, one of the most prized high-altitude lines in the world

When a trail says "Dogs on Leash," it's time we respect that—and speak up to people who don't

Five favorite books from the Dawn Wall pioneer and aspiring environmentalist

There really is a massive difference between weather alerts depending on where they're issued. The question is: Can you handle the heat?

As your children get older, your trail strategies have to change. Here's some advice from parents who have been there.

It's the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and our waterways are in more danger than ever. These reads explain what's going wrong—and how to fix it.

For lots of parents, it's more like stay-outside parenting. And it's hard work.

America's outdoor preschools are unregulated and mostly benefit the privileged. Still, they're a damn good idea.

New research suggests that national parks are getting hotter and drier faster than the rest of the country