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Why Every Outdoorsperson Should Celebrate the Summer Solstice

The solstice has pagan roots, but outdoor recreationists have made it their own. Here are 8 ways to celebrate the longest day of the year.

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Building the Driveway Series Bike Race Upended My Life

Andrew Willis, former promoter of Austin’s Driveway Series bicycle races, explains what it’s like behind the scenes at a local event

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An Expert Shares His 2025 Wildfire Season Forecast for the West

The West is bracing for a wildfire season unlike any other. Here's what you can expect in California, Colorado, and beyond in 2025.

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The Best Puffy Jacket for Mount Everest Base Camp

In his latest video, Ben Ayers discusses the puffy coat, insulated pants, sleeping bag, and sunglasses that helped him thrive at 17,500 feet

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How Safe is Visiting an Active Volcano?

Volcano tourists in Hawaii and beyond are taking dangerous risks to get close-up views. Here's what to know before lava chasing.

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National Parks Order: No Negative Stories About American History

Signs have gone up at NPS sites asking visitors to report anyone speaking negatively about past or present Americans

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18.06.2025

Smart Layering Kept Me Cozy at Mount Everest Base Camp

In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the base and midlayer garments that kept him warm and dry

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18.06.2025

The Wildest, Most Remote Lodges and Camps in the World

These remote escapes deliver the ultimate wilderness adventures—from sleeping on glaciers to stargazing in the Gobi Desert.

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18.06.2025

A Lost Hiker Survived on Bugs for 9 Days in the Himalayas

Rescuers located Israeli-American hiker Samuel Vengrinovich near the city of Dharamshala in India’s Himalayan foothills

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17.06.2025

Celebrating the Defender Service Awards - Outside Online

What does winning mean for an organization? Just watch what past honorees have to say.

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17.06.2025

This Footwear Kept My Feet Happy at Mount Everest Base Camp

Ben Ayers discusses the socks and boots that help his feet stay warm and dry during the 11-day hike to Mount Everest Base Camp

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Two Hikers Were Struck by Lightning on This Colorado Fourteener

Search and rescue teams believe the mission to save the stricken hikers resulted in the highest helicopter medevac in state history

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17.06.2025

Meet the First Women to Complete Yosemite’s Triple Crown

Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau linked El Capitan, Mt. Watkins, and Half Dome in a historic first for the climbing community

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16.06.2025

I Wrote the Story My Father Pitched Me. It's About Caves.

For Father's Day, our articles editor decided to write a story that he was repeatedly pitched by his dad. It’s about caves.

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15.06.2025

Editor Tips on Navigating National Parks During Peak Season

Outside editors share their best tips on navigating national parks during peak season, which runs through the summer months.

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14.06.2025

The Newest Plan to Sell Off Public Land Impacts Millions of Acres

The U.S. Senate added a mandate to the spending bill to auction off enormous swaths of public land controlled by the Forest Service and BLM

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14.06.2025

Masters of Craft: Fly-Fishing - Outside Online

The sought-after professional bamboo fly rod maker who personally hand engraves his own rods—and puts them to apt use

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14.06.2025

Lessons Learned in 'Alone' Survival School Could Keep You Alive

Our National Parks columnist took an ‘Alone’-inspired survival course. These are the four wildest, trail-free National Parks where he's putting his survival skills to the test.

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13.06.2025

The 10 Best Mult-Day Hikes in Europe

Hiking in Europe teaches you to dial it back, embrace the local hospitality, and enjoy the views. Discover our favorite multi-day hikes.

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13.06.2025

Video: Is Mount Everest Base Camp Too Cushy?

In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the living conditions found at the foot of the world’s highest peak

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12.06.2025

Another Yellowstone Tourist Was Gored by a Bison

The Park Service has reminded visitors to keep their distance after a man from New Jersey got a little too close to one

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12.06.2025

In Kok Boru, Athletes Fight Over a Headless Goat—On Horseback

When a fledgling American team decides to challenge the Kazakhs at their own game, no one is quite prepared for what happens next.

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12.06.2025

This Moment Changed the TV Show ‘Alone’ Forever

The outdoor survival show reached a turning point during its sixth season after one of its participants successfully hunted a moose

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11.06.2025

Your Window to the Wild with Max Romey - Outside Online

Follow an Alaska-based artist, filmmaker, educator, and environmental advocate inspired by the uncommon trail

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How to Start Overlanding

Make your escape with expert guidance on every step and upgrade needed to take your overnight adventures off-road

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10.06.2025

America’s Most Awe-Inspiring Destinations

Follow an uncommon adventurer who creatively maps the country’s most wild and wondrous locations, traveling off-road in a 2025 Toyota 4Runner

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Rescuers Saved an Injured Hiker on This Colorado Fourteener

A medevac crew in southern Colorado completed a helicopter rescue on the 14,055-foot mountain, which was recently reopened to hikers

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07.06.2025

The Biscuit Basin Pool in Yellowstone National Park Erupted Again

Luckily this blast was much smaller than the 2024 eruption that damaged Biscuit Basin and forced rangers to close the area

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The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Work up a thirst—and then toast the outdoors—on the Smokies’ top hikes, rides, and more

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A Lost Hiker Survived on Bugs for 9 Days in the Himalayas

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This Footwear Kept My Feet Happy at Mount Everest Base Camp

Two Hikers Were Struck by Lightning on This Colorado Fourteener

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The 10 Best Mult-Day Hikes in Europe

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Another Yellowstone Tourist Was Gored by a Bison

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This Moment Changed the TV Show ‘Alone’ Forever

Your Window to the Wild with Max Romey - Outside Online

How to Start Overlanding

America’s Most Awe-Inspiring Destinations

Rescuers Saved an Injured Hiker on This Colorado Fourteener

The Biscuit Basin Pool in Yellowstone National Park Erupted Again

The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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