This Is What It’s Like to Live in Asheville After Hurricane Helene
Our national-parks columnist, a 20-year resident of Asheville, was there when Hurricane Helene's floods wiped out entire ...
Two Climbers Were Stuck at 21,000 Feet in the Himalayas. Here’s How They Survived.
Mountaineers Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners take us inside their harrowing rescue on the side of Chaukhamba III in the ...
Fanny Packs Are Back and I’m On Board, Sort Of
I fought the resurgence of these goofy packs until I figured out that they’re convenient and comfortable—especially when worn ...
Make Better Memories
A vacation at Alabama's Beaches will surprise and amaze you. And that’s exactly what makes for the most memorable experiences ...
How Meditation Can Combat Mental Fatigue and Supercharge Your Endurance
Your weekly Local Running Newsletter has everything you need to lace up! Subscribe today →. Back in 2018, I wrote an article ...
Raking Leaves Is Pointless—and Bad for Your Yard
And as satisfying as a perfect green lawn may be, it’s an ecological dead zone that doesn’t support any of the essential functions—like pollination, carbon sequestration, and nutrient recycling—that ...
You Can See the Comet of the Year Starting Friday Night
Astronomers say Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will likely be visible to the naked eye this weekend in the U.S. Here’s how and where ...
The Great Bedrock Clog Heist
How a small outdoor footwear company lost 5,000 pairs of shoes and found itself entangled in an international crime saga ...
The 16 Best October Prime Day Deals on Outdoor Gear
Keen’s Targhee Boots have reached legendary status in hiking circles with their ultra-grippy rubber lugs and stable heel. For ...
11 Most Beautiful Hot-Springs Resorts in the U.S.
It’s a tough job, but I’ve been testing these warm-soak places for many years. Here are my all-time favorites.
In Montana, a Threatened Swath of Old Growth Fuels a Longstanding Debate
In the remote, heavily logged Yaak Valley, an unlikely stand of old growth sits at the center of a debate about what a forest ...
Did Hurricane Helene Really Destroy One-Third of the Appalachian Trail?
Our hiking columnist phoned up experts along the iconic pathway to get a sense of the destruction left by Hurricane Helene ...