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 …

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.

When I shared my 2022 review, I mentioned that becoming a ‘Super Randonneur’ was one of the best things that happened last year. After publishing the blog post, I received a few messages from a few…

Joshua Tree National Park is synonymous with the desert. Yet record numbers of guests threaten to overwhelm its beauty, wildlife, and small staff.

The legendary striker can often be found off the ball, strolling and dawdling and looking mildly uninterested. Here’s what he’s actually doing.

Steel structures and swinging bridges built high above the rain forest floor give tourists a non-intrusive way to spot the country’s tapirs, tigers, and notoriously shy primates.

Eager to visit one of America’s national parks this year? Start planning now. Here’s all the information you need to book hard-to-get reservations.

After becoming paralyzed from the chest down, the mountain athlete found an unlikely ally in recovery: psychedelics

In Denmark, the Nordic concept of friluftsliv – or unwinding in the outdoors – includes troll hunts, shoreline biking and stargazing in Scandinavia's first International Dark Sky Park.

«the Nordic concept of friluftsliv – or unwinding in the outdoors»

Traveling with a mix of people can lead to tension. Here’s how to defuse a tough situation.

A 500-plus mile hiking path shows off the tiny nation’s stunning mountains and top-notch hospitality.

Walking in the woods and enjoying a beer are two of life's great pleasures. These kid-friendly hikes and family-friendly breweries make a great combination.

When 13-year-old Andrew Alati biked across Hempstead Turnpike on June 30, 2019, the odds were stacked against him

From Acadia in Maine to the Everglades in Florida, this road trip hits seven national parks, covers 1,800 miles, and guides you away from the crowds

The horse is a prey animal, the human a predator. Our shared trust and athleticism is a neurobiological miracle

«Instead, we hold ourselves to the higher standard of motivating horses to cooperate freely with us in achieving the goals of elite sports as well as mundane chores»

J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.

We now occupy a nearly natureless world, and it’s having a profound effect on what it means to be human.