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Outside Magazine

www.outsideonline.com

Adventure journalism that occasionally rises above gear-and-trip. The long features — survival narratives, environmental reporting, profiles — are what we filter for.

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Lewis and Clark’s Dog Helped Usher In a New Era of Pet Ownership

A new book on the famed expedition sheds light on the Newfoundland who accompanied the two explorers on their transcontinental journey The post Lewis and Clark’s Dog Helped Usher In a New Era of Pet Ownership appeared first on Outside Online.

Fred DreierJun 9, 2026
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The Best Water Shoes for River Hikes, Slot Canyons, and Rowdy Rapids

From technical river sandals to water sneakers you'd wear to dinner, our crew of guides and gear testers put 25 pairs through 12 bodies of water to find the best. The post The Best Water Shoes for River Hikes, Slot Canyons, and Rowdy Rapids appeared first on Outside Online.

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Time to Reinvent Hiking

Climb, play, float. Because there’s so much more to being outside than just putting one foot in front of the other. The post Time to Reinvent Hiking appeared first on Outside Online.

elessardJun 9, 2026
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Is This Hiking?

Enough with plodding along a trail—time to put the wild back into hiking The post Is This Hiking? appeared first on Outside Online.

elessardJun 9, 2026
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How Brooks and The North Face Design With Elite Athletes to Build Better Gear

Brooks product chief Carson Caprara recaps the Built Better panel at the Outside Days Industry Conference, explaining how feedback from elite athletes shapes the footwear available to everyday consumers. The post How Brooks and The North Face Design With Elite Athletes to Build Better Gear appeared first on Outside Online.

Kristen GeilJun 9, 2026
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Erick Cedeño’s Mission to Cycle the Forgotten Paths of Some of America’s First Black Bikepackers

We talked to the Bicycle Nomad about his quest to unearth the faces and names of the 1897 Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps. The post Erick Cedeño’s Mission to Cycle the Forgotten Paths of Some of America’s First Black Bikepackers appeared first on Outside Online.

awiseJun 9, 2026
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5 Reasons Baking Soda Might Help Marathoners, Too

New sports science and elite performances suggest the household staple may help athletes buffer fatigue, block pain, and run faster for longer. The post 5 Reasons Baking Soda Might Help Marathoners, Too appeared first on Outside Online.

awiseJun 9, 2026
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Hit 3 of the Adirondacks’ Best Mountain Towns on This New Rail Trail

A newly completed multi-use path in country's largest state park in the Lower 48 connects several small adventure towns. Here’s how we navigated the four-day trek with our dog. The post Hit 3 of the Adirondacks’ Best Mountain Towns on This New Rail Trail appeared first on Outside Online.

Kathleen RellihanJun 8, 2026
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An 18-Year-Old Died on the Grand Canyon’s Most Popular Trail. Here Is Why Bright Angel Is So Deadly.

Following a tragic hiker death in the Grand Canyon, we break down why the Bright Angel Trail turns deadly in summer and how to spot the signs of heat stroke. The post An 18-Year-Old Died on the Grand Canyon’s Most Popular Trail. Here Is Why Bright Angel Is So Deadly. appeared first on Outside Online.

Maddy DapcevichJun 8, 2026
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Officials Have Officially Banned Tents at a Popular Yellowstone-Area Camp Amid Growing Grizzly Concerns

Following heightened grizzly activity, the government has banned tents and soft-sided trailers at a Yellowstone-area campsite in Montana. The post Officials Have Officially Banned Tents at a Popular Yellowstone-Area Camp Amid Growing Grizzly Concerns appeared first on Outside Online.

Maddy DapcevichJun 8, 2026
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For More Energy and Better Peformance, Try These 4 Nutrition Tips From Pro-Climber Sasha DiGiulian

Pro-climber Sasha DiGiulian chatted with Outside about four nutrition rules that she relies on to fuel her performance. The post For More Energy and Better Peformance, Try These 4 Nutrition Tips From Pro-Climber Sasha DiGiulian appeared first on Outside Online.

aunderwoodJun 8, 2026
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The Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Outdoor Dad Who Has Everything

Twelve outdoor gifts for the dad who insists he's good on gear. The post The Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Outdoor Dad Who Has Everything appeared first on Outside Online.

ezazoJun 8, 2026
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These 4 Dogs Are Living the Dream

With the Halo Collar’s smart features and advanced technology, these families don’t need to choose between freedom and safety for their pups The post These 4 Dogs Are Living the Dream appeared first on Outside Online.

elessardJun 8, 2026
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The Best Hybrid Swim Trunks for Men

We tested trunks in oceans, pools, gyms, yoga studios, and fancy dinners so you can buy one pair that can do it all. The post The Best Hybrid Swim Trunks for Men appeared first on Outside Online.

ezazoJun 8, 2026
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I’ve Been a Doping Control Officer for 35 Years. Here’s What It’s Like.

Anti-doping rules don’t work without round-the-clock enforcement—which means it’s someone’s job to drive around at all hours collecting pee. The post I’ve Been a Doping Control Officer for 35 Years. Here’s What It’s Like. appeared first on Outside Online.

awiseJun 8, 2026
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Wild Bison Return to the Outskirts of Chicago for the First Time in 200 Years

Sixty miles outside of downtown Chicago, wild bison have been brought back to the prairie for the first time in over 200 years. The post Wild Bison Return to the Outskirts of Chicago for the First Time in 200 Years appeared first on Outside Online.

Kathleen RellihanJun 6, 2026
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Inside the Unconventional World of Goat Therapy, Where Talking Is Entirely Optional

At Blue Sky Farms, visitors pay $50 an hour to sit with baby goats for mental clarity. The unique experience highlights how animal-assisted therapy provides a rare space for people to heal and breathe—sometimes without saying a word. The post Inside the Unconventional World of Goat Therapy, Where Talking Is Entirely Optional appeared first on Outside Online.

awiseJun 6, 2026
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The Best Dog Beaches in America, According to Dogs

There's something special about a place where people and their dogs can relax, play, and experience the outdoors together. These seven destinations do it best. The post The Best Dog Beaches in America, According to Dogs appeared first on Outside Online.

Emilee CoblentzJun 6, 2026
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10 Must-Do Winter Activities in Québec

Experience unique winter adventures in every region of the province

Nov 3, 20257 min read
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People Keep Getting Attacked by Barred Owls. The Feds Want to Kill Nearly Half a Million of Them.

Barred owls are known to attack humans and outcompete other endangered owl species. Now, a controversial management strategy would involve culling more than 15,000 annually.

Owen ClarkeNov 3, 20255 min read
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Egos and Terrible Outfits: What It’s Really Like to Work at a Fancy $5,000-a-Night Dude Ranch

After working for some of the spendiest luxury ranches in the West, this full-time wrangler tells us what it’s really like behind the scenes

Corey BuhayNov 4, 20255 min read
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Can a Microbiome Test Explain My 15 Years of Gut Health Issues—and Sluggish Workouts?

I mailed off a stool sample hoping for answers to my bloating and burnout. Here’s what I learned about gut health, performance, and the limits of science.

Julia Ries WexlerNov 5, 20256 min read
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Why Does Doing Hard Things Outside Feel So Rewarding? Outdoor Adventures Change Our Brains.

Experts say that when we push past fear and frustration in nature, we’re not chasing thrills—we’re reconnecting with what it means to be human

Dan RubinsteinNov 5, 20255 min read
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More National Park Service Rangers Are Voting to Unionize. Will It Save Their Jobs?

We spoke to labor experts and multiple NPS rangers about the push to unionize, and whether it can protect Park Service jobs from the federal government’s cutbacks

Frederick ReimersNov 5, 202510 min read
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Is My High-Protein Diet Unethical?

An outdoor athlete wants to jump on the latest nutritional fad, but worries that a diet rich in beef will be bad for Mother Nature

Mark SundeenNov 5, 20257 min read
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The Surprising Shoe Outside Readers Were Obsessed with in October (Plus 9 Other Reader Faves)

Readers shopped everything from recovery slides to skis, plus a few camping items on super-sale

Will PorterNov 5, 20256 min read
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Raise Your Glasses. Now, Hold Them Up Until Your Arms Shake.

Five pounds of lager, one outstretched arm, and the slow creep of regret. This is Type 2 fun at its finest.

Martin Fritz HuberNov 6, 202516 min read
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Joel Edgerton Talks 'Train Dreams,' Nature, and Finding Peace in the Wild

The Australian actor grew up on the edge of a forest and never quite left it behind. Now, with ‘Train Dreams’ on Netflix, he’s exploring what it means to live—and lose—our connection to the wild.

Kevin SintumuangNov 6, 202515 min read
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Outward Bound Launches National Campaign to Get Kids Outside

On January 24, Outside will join Outward Bound and thousands of young people and their families to take The Reset Pledge, to step away from screens and reconnect with nature and each other

Emilee CoblentzNov 6, 20254 min read
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What’s a Bear Worth? New Study Puts a Price Tag on Yellowstone’s Wildest Sightings.

Each bear sighting in Yellowstone National Park is about as valuable as the average movie ticket in the U.S. When accounting for all sightings, grizzly and black bears generate more than $16 million annually.

Owen ClarkeNov 6, 20254 min read