The Best Articles in Outdoors

Even though cities have been centers of culture, ideas and industry since the Neolithic Revolution 12,000 years ago (!), today’s urban-centric global civilization is just a couple of hundred years …

I met Antonio while hiking this summer in the French Alps. He was sitting with his two dogs at the top of a mountain pass, looking down on his flock of sheep. We…

Getting into running — even as a complete beginner — is easier than you think.

More swimmers are embracing the idea of doing laps in freezing-cold water as an actual sport.

Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to

Crunches aren't enough...and will bore you to death, anyway.

«Crunches work the muscles at the front of our torso, mainly the rectus abdominis, better known as the six-pack muscl»

Fitness trackers can measure your pace and all kinds of other metrics. That doesn't mean they should.

You're six miles up, alone and falling without a parachute. Though the odds are long, a small number of people have found themselves in similar situations—and lived to tell the tale.

Feeling adrift in a black hole after your marathon? You’re normal, and in good company. World-class runners, coaches and sport psychologists offer their advice.

Our relationship to nature and our relationships with one another are deeply intertwined.

Both require self-motivation, incremental and attainable goals, and a whole lot of follow-through

Without an official definition, this alternative term might be more useful

Those who pursue the craziest endurance races on the planet do it for reasons that make perfect sense

He’s seen a lot of mountains.

It's time to integrate these trainer-approved exercises into your recovery regimen

Do I like planks any more than I did at the start of this challenge? Ehhh...

How was your last weekend? Pretty ho-hum, again? Tired of the same go-round of restaurants, landscapes, and entertainment options in your town? Why not take a road trip this weekend? Drive somewhere,…

«It’s a strange phenomenon: people will readily and routinely sit at a desk for eight hours every day, but find the idea of spending the same amount of time sitting in a car unreasonable. This, despite the fact that with the former option, you begin and end the day in the same monotonous spot, whereas with the latter, you get up from your seat in a completely new place.»

A growing body of evidence shows there are links between our genetics and fitness.

The case for taking more than just a momentary water break

In a world threatened by housing and climate crises, people from all over North America are choosing a life on the road to reclaim their freedom, security, and dignity.

«“I could have gone to a homeless shelter. But why would I want someone else to decide what I’m allowed to eat and when I go to sleep and treat me like garbage? In the eyes of society, being homeless is worse than a cockroach.”»

Dag Aabye is eighty-one, lives in an old school bus on a mountain, and is pushing his body to its absolute limits

These state parks offer everything you’re looking for in a national park, only fewer crowds. See our top choices for wildlife, wilderness, solitude, and more.

Looking to get dirty? Check out our guide on how to start trail running, so you can get into the wild as part of your run routine.

Our national forests are brilliant, underappreciated, and uncrowded compared to most national parks. Here’s the intel on where to hike in these stunning landscapes.