How to Camp for Free From "boondocking" to creative car camping, here's how to save money on your next outdoor adventure By Linnea Harris April 10, 2026 In this story: outdoor recreation, camping, hiking, backpacking, adventure
How to Predict an Avalanche Here’s a look at the science behind preventing catastrophe on the slopes By Anna Marija Helt March 5, 2026 In this story: climate change, outdoor recreation, skiing
Reclaiming Black Joy in the Outdoors A partnership between the Sierra Club and HBCUs Outside helps students of color lead in the outdoors By Sheeka Sanahori February 20, 2026 In this story: inspiring connections outdoors, outdoor recreation, Outdoors for All
Creating Outdoor Space for All How a grassroots movement transformed former railroad land into trails for public use By Andrew Sharp December 2, 2025 In this story: Transit to Trails, inspiring connections outdoors, outdoor recreation, Outdoors for All, activism
The Appalachian Trail’s First Female Solo Hiker Started a Hiking Legacy Grandma Gatewood’s family still hikes the Ohio Buckeye Trail she established decades ago By Olivia Young July 15, 2025 In this story: adventure, hiking, outdoor recreation
This Popular Law Is Driving a Wedge Between Public Lands Advocates Here's why conservation and recreation groups are at odds over the EXPLORE Act By Ollie Hancock April 10, 2025 In this story: outdoor recreation, legislation, public lands, federal policy
The Songs of Ancient Trees Rediscovering the forgotten apple trees of the Manzano Mountains By Priyanka Kumar January 22, 2025 In this story: agriculture, outdoor recreation, science
Hunters of Color Makes Conservation Work Accessible to Everyone The community promotes education, safety information, and weekend trips to diversify who hunts and why By Angely Mercado December 26, 2024 In this story: hunting, outdoor recreation, equity
A Veterans Day Reflection on Why Access to the Outdoors Is More Important Than Ever How one veteran's connections with the land provided hope during his service By Sherman Neal II November 11, 2024 In this story: veterans, inspiring connections outdoors, military outdoors, outdoor recreation
How to Celebrate National Public Lands Day Without Leaving Your Home Eight books and films that will transport you to some of America’s most iconic landscapes By Sara Hashemi September 22, 2024 In this story: public lands, America's National Parks, national forests, outdoor recreation, adventure