The Best Articles in Outdoors
The most useful articles and videos in Outdoors from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Outdoors Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Outdoors by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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The Counterintuitive Physics of Turning a Bike
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ICELAND Epic Landscapes from Above
Built by fiery volcanoes and sculpted by ice and water, Iceland's landscapes are easily some of the most breathtaking on the planet. This is a compilation of...
Summiting the Matterhorn with an FPV Drone 5K
FPV drone flight up the Matterhorn's epic Hornli ridge. I've wanted to try this flight for a while and finally went for it during my month in Switzerland thi...
I Left Everything To Travel In A Van.
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These 8 cities are putting their focus on biking and walking — not cars
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 …
What is ...?
New to Outdoors? These articles make an excellent introduction.
The beginner’s guide to running
Getting into running — even as a complete beginner — is easier than you think.
What is Ice Swimming? Inside the Growing and Popular Sport.
More swimmers are embracing the idea of doing laps in freezing-cold water as an actual sport.
How to ...?
How to enjoy running
Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to
How to Establish a Core Strength Routine You'll Actually Stick 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»
How to Ditch Your Smartwatch and Jog Like It's 1982
Fitness trackers can measure your pace and all kinds of other metrics. That doesn't mean they should.
How To Fall 35,000 Feet and Survive
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.
How to Cope with the Post-Marathon Blues
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.
Trending
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Are you a mosquito magnet? Help may be at hand
From repellants to app-based mosquito monitoring and a new malaria vaccine, researchers are making important breakthroughs in the fight against the biting insects
Advice to My Younger Self: Five Lessons From a Physiotherapist for a Lifetime of Sustainable Running
Joe Uhan imparts running advice he would give to his younger self.
Running Alone
A slightly poetic take on the meditative virtue of running.
Want to Improve Your Health? Research Suggests Taking a “Nature Pill.”
New studies confirm that spending time outside can ease physical symptoms
The World’s Oldest Ultramarathon Runner Is Racing against Death
Dag Aabye is eighty-one, lives in an old school bus on a mountain, and is pushing his body to its absolute limits
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Outdoors—all under 10 minutes.
What I Learned Running 30 Days in a Row
Simple steps to rebooting your fitness and reinvigorating your running goals
The Cold, Hard Evidence on Better Breathing for Athletes
There’s plenty of hype about ways of boosting your respiratory system. Some—but not all—of it is real, according to a new review.
What Do You Listen to While You Run?
A look into what runners listen to when they run and why.
Extreme runners have ruined jogging for the rest of us
OPINION: There was a time when running 50 miles in a day would have been taken as a sign all was not well at home. Not anymore.
What running does to the knees, according to a large survey of marathon runners
Many doctors see osteoarthritis as a “wear-and-tear” condition, but a large survey among long-distance runners found no increased knee or hip risks.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Outdoors.
America’s Hidden Gems: The Most Beautiful State Parks in the Country
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.
27 Amazing Adventures Around the World
We always thought adventures were for other people. We saw ourselves working at jobs we didn't love, always scrambling to save money for a vacation or
On Hiking Alone | Krista Diamond
Here is my official statement on why I do most things alone: I am a lone wolf. I am comfortable with myself. Here is another explanation: There is something about me that is fundamentally unlikeable.
America’s Greatest Hidden Treasure Was Found—So Why Are People Still Looking?
Guided by a cryptic poem, thousands set out to find Forrest Fenn’s million dollar loot.
Nice. So What’s That in Miles?
First published in Like the Wind magazine #32
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Outdoors, including:
Craig Mod
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Hip2trek
Outdoor Blogger, recovered from hip surgery, passionate about getting kids outside. Next challenge: Student Physio 👣 Views own.
Outside
A run, hike, ride, or meditation can change everything. Live Bravely! IG: @outsidemagazine Newsletters: http://outsideonline.com/newsletters Cover photo: Mark Fleming

Sidetracked Magazine
Print and online journal. Inspiring photography and stories of adventures, unique journeys, expeditions and exploration. Tweets by @John_Summerton and the team
Travel + Leisure
Inspiration to kick your wanderlust into gear.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Outdoors, including:
Outside
A run, hike, ride, or meditation can change everything. Live Bravely! IG: @outsidemagazine Newsletters: http://outsideonline.com/newsletters Cover photo: Mark Fleming
Bicycling Magazine
Join the ride for expert advice, inspiration, news, product reviews and more. Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.bicycling.com/email/bicycling-newsletter
Backpacker Magazine
The outdoors at your doorstep.
Popular Mechanics
The best in tech, science, aerospace, DIY and auto news. Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.popularmechanics.com/email/popularmechanics-newsletter
Well+Good
Decoding & demystifying what it means to live a well life inside and out. Well+Good is your trusted advisor for navigating the ever-expanding world of wellness.
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