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Environment

When New Mexico Floods Trapped Pets, This Couple Turned Their Rafting Shop into an Ark

When historic flooding inundated Farmington, New Mexico, Desert River Guides owners Ryan and Cody Dudgeon navigated muddy, debris-choked waters to rescue stranded animals—and turned their rafting company warehouse into an emergency shelter.

Madison DapcevichOctober 27, 20262

Snow Sports

These 7 Unsung Ski Towns Still Have Real Mountain Soul

Forget long lift lines and $250 pass prices. These unsung mountain hubs offer uncrowded powder, deep local culture, and authentic ski-town soul.

Samantha BermanSeptember 21, 2026

Exploration & Survival

The Bears Are Hungry. The People Are Everywhere. It’s a Recipe for Conflict.

Unprecedented drought, early freezes, and booming outdoor recreation have created a perfect storm for human-bear conflicts this year. Experts break down the numbers—and what you need to know before heading into the woods this fall.

Madison DapcevichSeptember 4, 2026

Exploration & Survival

This Veteran’s Cure for Soldiers with PTSD: Go Build an Earthship in the Desert

Ryan Timmermans, an Army veteran who did multiple tours in Afghanistan, invites former soldiers to live away from running water and the power grid in a self-sufficient community in Northern New Mexico. Timmermans believes the simple lifestyle is more therapeutic than anything the government can provide.

Nick AspinwallJuly 17, 2026

Exploration & Survival

An Autopsy Has Answered How Missing Los Alamos Worker Melissa Casias Died in Carson National Forest

A year after Melissa Casias vanished, a hiker found her remains in New Mexico’s remote Carson National Forest near where search-and-rescue teams previously scoured. Now, an autopsy report reveals how she died.

Madison DapcevichAugust 14, 20263

Environment

The Government Is Fast-Tracking a Plan to Drill Near One of America’s Most Sacred Sites

The Trump administration is fast-tracking a plan to strip protections from Chaco Canyon, potentially opening more than 300,000 acres to oil and gas. Indigenous leaders call the seven-day comment window corrupt. Here’s what’s at stake and how to weigh in.

Owen ClarkeJuly 23, 20263

Hiking

Everything We Know About the Government Banning Some People from Parts of the CDT

New restrictions in some parts of New Mexico require hikers to obtain a permit to access the southern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail, and appear to ban most non-U.S. citizens from it entirely. Here's what we know about the situation so far.

Adam RoyOctober 19, 2025

North America

Discover Santa Fe’s Wild Side

Santa Fe County is rightfully known for its arts and culture, but it has quietly turned into a world-class adventure hub

John Clary DaviesJuly 8, 2025

North America

The Best Road Trips to Experience America

From a music-centric journey across the northern U.S. to a national park-studded road trip through the heartland, we’ve got itineraries for your next great cross-country adventure.

Megan MichelsonJuly 1, 2025

National Parks

The 7 Most Stunning Southwest Road Trips You'll Ever Take

From exploring Arizona's canyons to surfing California'a beaches and hiking Utah's buttes, our national parks columnist shares his dream Southwest road-trip itineraries. Just gas up your rig, grab the sunscreen, and go.

Graham AverillJuly 1, 2025

National Parks

7 Perfect National Parks to Visit for Spring Break

I found big adventure and warm weather in these national-park units spread across the Southeast and Southwest

Graham AverillFebruary 4, 2025

North America

These 10 Vacations Will Help You to Live Longer

These are our favorite healthy trips in North America, from a desert hot-springs lodge to a quiet island off the Pacific Coast.

Megan MichelsonJuly 2, 2025

Destinations

The 13 Most Beautiful Places on Earth

These spectacular deserts, islands, rivers, and peaks are off the regular traveler’s radar—and at the top of our new bucket list

Jen MurphyJuly 8, 2025

North America

You Can Stay On Site at These Animal Sanctuaries

You can stay on-site at these animal sanctuaries and farms, where the puppies, cats, llamas, pigs, and birds are as happy to see you as you are to see them

Graham AverillAugust 19, 2024

National Parks

Traveling on a Budget? These 10 U.S. National Parks Are the Most Affordable to Visit.

Our parks expert has put together long weekend trips for as little as $204, with details on free entrance fees and campsites, and active itineraries that keep costs down

Emily PenningtonJanuary 10, 2025

Destinations

10 Incredible Trips Our Editors Are Taking This Summer

Outside editors know the best places to go on vacation. Let our summer plans be your inspiration.

Tasha ZemkeMay 16, 2024

National Parks

The 5 Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S.

From western landscapes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, our national park expert maps out five beautiful road trips—all doable in a week

Graham AverillMay 6, 2024

North America

The 8 Most Adventurous States in America. Number 1 Is …

From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these eight state stand out above the rest.

Graham AverillMarch 25, 2024

North America

Ditch the Roses and Chocolate. Take One of These Outside-Tested Romantic Getaways Instead.

We asked our editors for the most romantic trips they’d ever taken. From fire towers to Southwest camping to mountaintop lodges, these incredible stays are the best way to spend Valentine’s—or any day.

Tasha Zemke, Patty HodappFebruary 3, 2025

Travel Advice

The 14 Best Wellness Trips in the World for Active Travelers

These aren’t your typical health retreats. At these Outside-approved spots, you can hike, surf, fish, and recharge in nature at some of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Jen MurphyFebruary 14, 2024

New Mexico

Latest Stories

When New Mexico Floods Trapped Pets, This Couple Turned Their Rafting Shop into an Ark

These 7 Unsung Ski Towns Still Have Real Mountain Soul

The Bears Are Hungry. The People Are Everywhere. It’s a Recipe for Conflict.

This Veteran’s Cure for Soldiers with PTSD: Go Build an Earthship in the Desert

An Autopsy Has Answered How Missing Los Alamos Worker Melissa Casias Died in Carson National Forest

The Government Is Fast-Tracking a Plan to Drill Near One of America’s Most Sacred Sites

Everything We Know About the Government Banning Some People from Parts of the CDT

Discover Santa Fe’s Wild Side

The Best Road Trips to Experience America

The 7 Most Stunning Southwest Road Trips You'll Ever Take

7 Perfect National Parks to Visit for Spring Break

These 10 Vacations Will Help You to Live Longer

The 13 Most Beautiful Places on Earth

You Can Stay On Site at These Animal Sanctuaries

Traveling on a Budget? These 10 U.S. National Parks Are the Most Affordable to Visit.

10 Incredible Trips Our Editors Are Taking This Summer

The 5 Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S.

The 8 Most Adventurous States in America. Number 1 Is …

Ditch the Roses and Chocolate. Take One of These Outside-Tested Romantic Getaways Instead.

The 14 Best Wellness Trips in the World for Active Travelers

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