A group of five Italian divers slipped beneath the surface in the Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives on Thursday, May 14. Scuba diving is one of the main reasons why 2 million tourists each year flock to the ...

A new study makes the case that activating your mind before physical activity lowers your heart rate and boosts performance.

Memorial Day is here! If you’re not already camping and enjoying the holiday weekend outside—chances are you’re not, as we ...

Two climbers died on Mount Everest in the days after massive crowds reached the top. Outside learned of the fatalities from a liaison officer with Nepal’s Department of Tourism who is stationed at ...

There’s a reason the Outside Days festival is in Denver. The Mile High City has long been considered the gateway to the Rocky ...

At just 25 years old, mountaineer Simon Kearns has already built an impressive résumé, including speed records on Mount Hood and Mount Massive. On May 9, the professional guide added another milestone ...

I used to be a "gear slob" who missed out on trips because I couldn’t find my essentials. After twenty years of testing, I’ve ...

The worst part of my bucket list snorkeling trip in Thailand was the bucket. “And here’s the bathroom,” said our guide as he gave us a tour of the 20-passenger boat that would take us around the Phi ...

Key Takeaways: Getting outside may be the antidote to poor body image, according to a recent study published in May 2026. The lead researchers say that spending time in nature can boost feelings of ...

Looking to avoid the crowds at Zion or the Smokies? Our national parks columnist shares the intel on overlooked parks that ...

Organizers of the Giro d’Italia recently warned the cyclists not to urinate into their water bottles and then toss them to ...

The new AI-powered Hypershell X Ultra promises to cut your hiking effort by 20 percent. I took the $2,000 motorized chassis to the Grand Canyon to test whether it’s a game-changer or a gimmick.