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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Hundreds of climbers were descending the flanks of Mount Everest on Thursday, May 21, after a historic number reached the summit earlier in the week. Taking advantage of calm and clear conditions on ...

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Following years of tension over border wall construction and damaged Indigenous sites, this National Monument has officially ...

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 ...