9 Best Articles in 2021
Outside
The Absolute Best Hike in Every State
Outside
~18 min read · 297 saves · From 2019 · Alpine scrambles and beach-front strolls; multi-day singletrack adventures and quick urban escapes; soaring trees and rolling sand dunes—every state in the country has something to offer intrepid…
National Geographic
Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries?
National Geographic
10 min read · 287 saves · Jan 28th · The bizarre deaths of Soviet hikers at Dyatlov Pass have inspired countless conspiracy theories, but the answer may lie in an elegant computer model based on surprising sources.
NPR
From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities
NPR
~11 min read · 284 saves · 2020-05-23 · The weather's warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.
VICE
The Viral ‘Study’ About Runners Spreading Coronavirus Is Not Actually a Study
VICE
6 min read · 263 saves · 2020-04-09 · Belgian researchers chose to bypass all standard science publishing protocols to publish research that has been overhyped and isn't well understood.
Vox
No helmets, no problem: how the Dutch created a casual biking culture
Vox
~16 min read · 213 saves · From 2018 · A chat with the authors of a new book on cycling in the Netherlands.
The Guardian
What does running do to your brain?
The Guardian
20+ min read · 164 saves · From 2018 · Neuroscientists have studied treadmill runners, ultramarathon athletes – and a number of lab animals – to investigate the effects of running on grey matter
GQ Magazine
A Deadly Day of Chaos at the Top of Mount Everest
GQ Magazine
3 min read · 152 saves · 2019-12-04 · It was one of the most arresting viral photos of the year: a horde of climbers clogged atop Mount Everest. But it only begins to capture the realities of what transpired that day at 29,000 feet. These…
The Atlantic
Hiking Is an Ideal Structure for Friendship
The Atlantic
8 min read · 132 saves · Feb 19th · “Without this hike … it would have been one of those college friendships where you get together and talk about the old days.”
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Listening to Nature Gives You a Real Rocky Mountain High
Smithsonian Magazine
5 min read · 31 saves · Apr 5th · Sounds like birdsong and flowing water may alleviate stress, help lower blood pressure and lead to feelings of tranquility
National Geographic
Photographing Death Valley’s starry skies shines a light on pollution
National Geographic
5 min read · 27 saves · Mar 9th · A national park artist-in-residence captures the fragility and beauty of the desert at night.
The New York Times
Getting to the Bottom of the Runner’s High
The New York Times
4 min read · 22 saves · Mar 10th · For years we’ve been crediting endorphins, but it’s really about the endocannabinoids.
The New York Times
The Making of a ‘European Yellowstone’
The New York Times
6 min read · 18 saves · Mar 15th · A major conservation effort is underway in Romania. The goal is a new national park that will rival its American counterparts.
Outside
How Nature Helped Me Recover from an Eating Disorder
Outside
9 min read · 15 saves · Mar 25th · Outside correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn’t expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.
National Geographic
What’s mud hiking and how can you enjoy it safely?
National Geographic
4 min read · 11 saves · Apr 8th · For avid hikers, spring is an underappreciated time to see nature come to life. But the season also brings its own hazards.
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Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
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3 min read · 10 saves · Mar 30th · Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
