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North America

Along Mexico’s Remote Islands Giant Manta Rays Seek Out Humans Unlike Anywhere Else

In Mexico’s volcanic Revillagigedo archipelago, 20-foot giant manta rays are famous for their curiosity and seeking out human interaction. Our senior travel editor traveled to these uninhabited islands on a liveaboard boat to experience the connection firsthand.

Kathleen RellihanSeptember 17, 2026

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

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

Exploration & Survival

There’s No Blueprint for Adventure. These Five Built Their Own.

A climber-chemist, a highliner, a chef, a photographer, and a human flight pro—all making it up as they go, and showing everyone else how it’s done.

Kevin SintumuangAugust 26, 2026

Essays

How Cool Outdoor Gear and Style Pull Us into the Wild

There’s no shame in coming to the outdoors sideways—through a store window, a magazine, or a shirt that made you feel badass.

Kevin SintumuangAugust 25, 2026

Apparel

The Real Reason You Keep Seeing Fishing Vests Everywhere

From multi-pocketed vests to quick-dry fabrics, the enduring appeal of fisherman core lies in its sheer utility.

David GleisnerAugust 14, 2026

Training & Performance

Science Explains Why Working Out with Friends Feels Easier

Your workout buddies change how you experience fatigue—and in the process, your friendships grow stronger.

Alex HutchinsonAugust 6, 20261

Environment

The High-Stakes Plan That Could Reshape California—and the Country

The state is racing to protect more land, expand clean energy, and prove economic growth and conservation can coexist. The outcome could shape climate policy far beyond California.

Gloria LiuAugust 4, 20261

Cars & Trucks

Inside the 90-Year History of the Original Riveted Aluminum Bullet

Sprinter conversions, vanlife, the tiny-home boom—they all owe a debt to a riveted aluminum bullet called the Airstream Clipper, which turns 90 this year.

Outside EditorsJuly 31, 2026

Drinks

Move Over, Aperol: American-Made Spritzes Are Here

Deliciously bitter alpine spirits deliver a bracing taste of the mountains. Now, American distillers are bottling the flavors of their own wild peaks, from the Appalachians to the Cascades.

Beth KracklauerJuly 15, 2026

North America

The Birthplace of Democracy Is Also an Unexpected Haven for Outdoor Lovers

Sure, it's the birthplace of American democracy and the home of the cheesesteak. But our editorial director's guide to Philly is all about its numerous green spaces—including its expanding river trail—and the best bites to refuel and picnic this summer.

Kevin SintumuangJuly 3, 2026

Exploration & Survival

The Crash That Forced Tony Hawk to Rethink Everything About Skateboarding

Four years after a big injury, the skateboarding GOAT opens up about what it looks—and feels—like to shred in your fifties.

Frederick DreierJune 18, 2026

Essays

A Century Before Lewis and Clark, an Indigenous Explorer Traversed the Continent. I Spent a Year Studying His Adventure.

After a devastating personal loss, I spent a year tracking the clues of a 300-year-old mystery to show how a nearly forgotten Indigenous explorer reached the Pacific a century before Lewis and Clark.

Mike BezemekJune 3, 20263

Training & Performance

Death Cab for Cutie Singer Ben Gibbard Tells Us What He Learned About Fitness in His Forties

Indie rock icon Ben Gibbard shares how he applies lessons from writing songs for Death Cab for Cutie to his impressive hobby: running ultramarathons.

Ryleigh NucilliJune 2, 2026

Essays

America's Next 250: The Future of the American Outdoors Is Already Taking Shape

As the United States's big birthday approaches, meet the people and forces redrawing its outdoor future.

The EditorsMay 27, 2026

North America

The EV Revolution Is Bypassing Tribal Lands. Electric Nation Wants That to Change.

Forget federal maps—Native nations are bypassing gridlock to lead the electrification of the road on their own terms.

Dr. Len NeceferMay 27, 2026

Exploration & Survival

A State Lawmaker Ran 2,000 Miles Along the Mississippi to Understand America

Greg Nance, House Representative from Washington, recently jogged the length of the Mississippi River. Here's what he learned about the country’s political divide.

Frederick DreierMay 27, 2026

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Latest Stories

Along Mexico’s Remote Islands Giant Manta Rays Seek Out Humans Unlike Anywhere Else

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

This Trail Running Trip Through Wine Country Cured My Workout Burnout

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

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

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

There’s No Blueprint for Adventure. These Five Built Their Own.

How Cool Outdoor Gear and Style Pull Us into the Wild

The Real Reason You Keep Seeing Fishing Vests Everywhere

Science Explains Why Working Out with Friends Feels Easier

The High-Stakes Plan That Could Reshape California—and the Country

Inside the 90-Year History of the Original Riveted Aluminum Bullet

Move Over, Aperol: American-Made Spritzes Are Here

The Birthplace of Democracy Is Also an Unexpected Haven for Outdoor Lovers

The Crash That Forced Tony Hawk to Rethink Everything About Skateboarding

A Century Before Lewis and Clark, an Indigenous Explorer Traversed the Continent. I Spent a Year Studying His Adventure.

Death Cab for Cutie Singer Ben Gibbard Tells Us What He Learned About Fitness in His Forties

America's Next 250: The Future of the American Outdoors Is Already Taking Shape

The EV Revolution Is Bypassing Tribal Lands. Electric Nation Wants That to Change.

A State Lawmaker Ran 2,000 Miles Along the Mississippi to Understand America

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