Fall 2026

Latest Stories

Active Families

My Dad and I Fought About Politics for Decades. Then He Taught Me to Hunt.

I thought my dad and I didn’t agree on anything anymore. Then, I asked him to take me hunting.

Kassondra CloosSeptember 17, 2026

National Parks

Fall Colors Are About to Pop Off. Here’s When They Peak in 12 National Parks.

Mark your calendars, pick your favorite park, and get ready to leaf peep.

Katie Joy BlanksmaSeptember 21, 2026

North America

This Trail Running Trip Through Wine Country Cured My Workout Burnout

A trip to California wine country cured my marathon training burnout and reminded me why I love the sport.

Mickey RapkinSeptember 16, 20261

Cars & Trucks

We Took the New Rivian R2 Off-Roading in Utah, and It Begs You to Drive Fast

With hands-free highway driving for the commute and up to 656 horsepower for the trail, the new Rivian R2 blends futuristic tech with old-school dirt-road thrills.

Kevin SintumuangSeptember 3, 20262

Essays

Jack Johnson Is 51. Surfing Keeps Him Fit, but Farming Gave Him Something He Didn't Expect.

Mellow rock star Jack Johnson shares how, beyond surfing and making music, farming on O‘ahu’s North Shore has given a new outdoor dimension to his life.

Jessica Campbell-SalleyAugust 28, 2026

Australia-Pacific

Australia Banned Climbing Its Most Sacred Monolith. Now a New 40-MIle Trail Offers a Way Around It.

For decades, over a million visitors climbed Uluru, one of the world's largest monoliths, against the wishes of its Traditional Owners. A new 40-mile trek asks what happens when you walk alongside it instead.

Mark JohansonAugust 27, 20261