Adventure & Exploration

Expeditions, travel, the outdoors

Detroit Will Surprise and Amaze You

From scenic canal tours to open-air art walks, there’s so much to explore in the Motor City The post Detroit Will Surprise and Amaze You appeared first on Outside Online.

elessardJul 10, 2026

Nautilus

See the Odd-Looking Barreleye Fish in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time

A 35-day expedition revealed hidden wonders of the deep The post See the Odd-Looking Barreleye Fish in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time appeared first on Nautilus.

Jake CurrieJul 10, 2026

Outside Magazine

The Life-Saving Summer Hiking Trick Every Dog Owner Needs To Know

Think a wet towel or alcohol on paw pads cools down an overheated dog? New research reveals a much faster, safer, physiology-backed method. The post The Life-Saving Summer Hiking Trick Every Dog Owner Needs To Know appeared first on Outside Online.

Maddy DapcevichJul 9, 2026

National Geographic

7 of the best Mediterannean islands for families

Pasta days, sea kayaking, tomb raiding — and, of course, beaches. No matter what your kids are into, the Mediterranean’s astonishingly diverse web of islands offer a wealth of experiences. Here are seven of the best.

7 min read

National Geographic

Henry Hudson faced a brutal mutiny—then disappeared. His fate remains a mystery.

The famed English explorer was abandoned centuries ago in the bay that now bears his name. Could he have survived?

12 min read

Outside Magazine

Forget the Rockies. West Virginia Is the Most Affordable Outdoor Paradise in the U.S.

As housing costs spike nationwide, West Virginia is investing millions in trail networks and outdoor infrastructure, turning public lands, navigable rivers, and miles of singletrack into year-round tourism engines. The post Forget the Rockies. West Virginia Is the Most Affordable Outdoor Paradise in the U.S. appeared first on Outside Online.

awiseJul 7, 2026

Wired

Free quota

The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts for Every Adventure

Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.

Scott GilbertsonJul 3, 202610 min read

Outside Magazine

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Outside in Philadelphia

Sure, it's the birthplace of American democracy and the home of the cheesesteak. But our editorial director's guide to Philly is all about its numerous green spaces—including its expanding river trail—and the best bites to refuel and picnic this summer. The post The Ultimate Guide to Getting Outside in Philadelphia appeared first on Outside Online.

Andrea DehnkeJul 3, 2026

Outside Magazine

I Hiked into the Grand Canyon During a Heat Advisory. Here Are My Hacks to Stay Cool and Safe.

Hiking during a heat advisory is dangerous. Outside editor Madison Dapcevich shares the essential gear and safety hacks that kept her crew safe. The post I Hiked into the Grand Canyon During a Heat Advisory. Here Are My Hacks to Stay Cool and Safe. appeared first on Outside Online.

Maddy DapcevichJul 3, 2026

Outside Magazine

Ohio’s Best-Kept Secret

With a world-class trail system, dense forests, and pristine lakes—and zero crowds—Athens County is like nowhere else in the Midwest The post Ohio’s Best-Kept Secret appeared first on Outside Online.

Alison JaksenJun 29, 2026

National Geographic

Following the footsteps of a radical explorer forgotten by history

Feted by royalty and friends with other intellectual luminaries of his day, George Forster was one history's greatest explorers. An early advocate of racial and gender equality, retracing his journeys is an eye-opening way to see the world.

8 min read

National Geographic

What it was like to retrace the first expedition down the Grand Canyon a century later

One hundred years after John Wesley Powell’s historic trek down the Grand Canyon, National Geographic went on a commemorative expedition to see the wonders the geologist wrote about and the risks he took to survey the American West.

41 min read

Outside Magazine

Road Tripping West Virginia’s Seneca Skyway

Explore the Seneca Skyway and you’ll know why this state is called “Almost Heaven” The post Road Tripping West Virginia’s Seneca Skyway appeared first on Outside Online.

Alison JaksenJun 25, 2026

Outside Magazine

The National Parks Were Reportedly Told to Stay Silent on Deaths. Experts Say It Could Make Trails Deadlier.

Experts say newly issued guidance reportedly prohibiting NPS staff from reporting deaths could put visitors in danger. The post The National Parks Were Reportedly Told to Stay Silent on Deaths. Experts Say It Could Make Trails Deadlier. appeared first on Outside Online.

Maddy DapcevichJun 25, 2026

National Geographic

How a Nat Geo photographer learned to live on Mars

National Geographic Explorer Mackenzie Calle spent 14 days in a Mars simulation program to prepare for humanity's future in space.

9 min read

Artforum

Artist Accused of Copying Jean-Michel Basquiat, Thomas Harding, in Prizewinning Works

Australian artist Jane Allan is facing allegations that she mimicked the work of New York neo-expressionist Jean-Michel Basquiat and British-born Australian artist Nicholas Harding in two paintings that won Australian prizes in recent years. The Guardian reports that concerns first arose over Allan’s canvas Seaside Explorers, which won the AU$20,000 (US$13,800) Doyles Art Award for […]

Polly WatsonJun 24, 2026

Outside Magazine

A Black Bear Stalked a Hiker for 30 Minutes. What Happened Next Has Experts Talking.

A popular Colorado trail is closed after a habituated black bear stalked a hiker for 30 minutes, marking the state’s first attack of 2026. The post A Black Bear Stalked a Hiker for 30 Minutes. What Happened Next Has Experts Talking. appeared first on Outside Online.

Maddy DapcevichJun 23, 2026

Outside Magazine

The MTB Capital of the World Just Got Its First Lift-Served Bike Park. I Was One of the First to Ride It.

This mountain bike hub just reached a new level with its first chairlift-served bike park, featuring 20-plus gravity trails open year-round for all levels. Our columnist Graham Averill gives a full report. The post The MTB Capital of the World Just Got Its First Lift-Served Bike Park. I Was One of the First to Ride It. appeared first on Outside Online.

Kathleen RellihanJun 22, 2026

Outside Magazine

I Grew Up in Alaska. Trust Me, I Know Mosquitoes. These Hacks Actually Work.

Heading into the backcountry? Learn how to prevent mosquito bites using expert gear tips and how to treat them fast when you're on the trail. The post I Grew Up in Alaska. Trust Me, I Know Mosquitoes. These Hacks Actually Work. appeared first on Outside Online.

Maddy DapcevichJun 21, 2026

Outside Magazine

No Jet Ski, No Problem. What It’s Like to Paddle into a 70-Foot Wave.

Tahitian big-wave surfer Tikanui Smith prefers to paddle his surfboard into monster waves, rather than be towed behind a jet ski. Smith explains what it's like to ride monster swell in Nazare, Portugal. The post No Jet Ski, No Problem. What It’s Like to Paddle into a 70-Foot Wave. appeared first on Outside Online.

Fred DreierJun 19, 2026

Outside Magazine

The Best Budget, Mid-Priced, and Splurgy Backpacking Packs

After months of testing on trails across the world, we found the best backpacking packs at every price point. The post The Best Budget, Mid-Priced, and Splurgy Backpacking Packs appeared first on Outside Online.

Kristen GeilJun 17, 2026

Outside Magazine

Discover Iceland’s Secret Season

Explora’s newest expedition highlights the beauty and solitude of an Arctic winter The post Discover Iceland’s Secret Season appeared first on Outside Online.

elessardJun 16, 2026

National Geographic

Biruté Galdikas's life with orangutans—and the iconic story that helped change their fate

National Geographic Explorer Biruté Galdikas was the third of the so-called Trimates, alongside Explorers Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall. She spent thousands of hours in the jungles of Borneo for the first long-term study of orangutans. Her findings changed how we saw these incredible animals, and made for one of National Geographic’s most iconic covers.

26 min read

Outside Magazine

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