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The Forgotten Story of the First Woman to Guide the Grand Canyon

In an excerpt from the new book 'Fierce Country,' writer Heather Hansman follows the footsteps of Georgie White, a pioneering river runner who survived extreme conditions and near-fatal boat flips to change the canyon forever.

Heather HansmanJuly 14, 2026

Books & Media

My Grandma Joy and I Traveled to Every National Park Together. The Hardest Part Was Facing Our Past.

Their quest to visit all 63 U.S. national parks together made them internet sensations. Outside talks to the duo about their new book, which reveals how the 100,000-mile journey forced them to confront a painful history.

Kinsey GidickJune 16, 2026

Books & Media

Why Chef José Andrés Believes People Who Love the Outdoors Are the Best of Humanity

The celebrated chef took the Outside Days stage to reveal why his most vital life lessons came from the sea, the Camino, and the wild.

Kathleen RellihanJune 5, 2026

North America

I Lived the Vacation from Carley Fortune’s New Novel. It Was Even Better in Real Life.

From floating saunas to misty rainforests, here is how to recreate the dreamiest trip from Carley Fortune’s ‘Our Perfect Storm.’

Mikaela RulandMay 4, 2026

Travel Advice

I've Scouted Hundreds of Trails. These Are the Most Awe-Inspiring Hikes in the U.S.

National Geographic Explorer Stephanie Pearson shares insights with us from her new book '100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A,' including her toughest and most rewarding treks across the country.

Kathleen RellihanApril 14, 2026

Wellness

Your Holiday Book List for Outdoor Lovers

What to read (or buy) for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure

Alex HutchinsonDecember 9, 2025

Books & Media

Editor Picks: The Best Audiobooks for Winter Listening

Here at Outside, we've gathered our favorite outdoorsy audiobooks from categories like parenting, health, and fiction to accompany you as you travel, hike, and listen this season

Emilee CoblentzNovember 20, 2025

Books & Media

At 81, Simon Winchester Reflects on a Life Spent Pushing into the Unknown

With a new book on the history of wind, Simon Winchester opens up about fear, aging, and the adventures that shaped him

Adrienne WestenfeldNovember 18, 2025

Books & Media

How to Live Like a Sloth, Listen Like an Owl, and Grow Like a Lobster: What Animals Can Teach Us About Living Well

Writer Kate Siber interviewed 50 biologists, researchers, educators, and advocates about the superpowers of animals. Her new book, 'The Hidden Wisdom of Animals,' explores how tuning in to the wild can teach us to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what it means to be human.

Kate SiberOctober 21, 2025

Books & Media

Blair Braverman’s 'The Day Leap Soared' Is Inspired by a Real Sled Dog

Braverman’s first picture book is inspired by her irrepressible pup Leap—and the lessons of individuality and teamwork she carries on the trail

Abigail WiseOctober 21, 2025

Books & Media

How a Dirtbag Became a Billionaire—Without Compromising His Ethics

The new biography 'Dirtbag Billionaire' explores Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's philanthropy, as well as his life as a Yosemite climber and alpinist

Maya SilverOctober 20, 2025

Books & Media

R.F. Kuang's Latest Book, 'Katabasis,' Just Dropped. Here's the Role Running Played in Its Creation.

The author of Babel, Yellowface, and the upcoming Katabasis, talks about how running and creativity have a lot in common

Adrienne WestenfeldAugust 26, 2025

Books & Media

What Really Happened to the Campers Who Vanished in Algonquin Park?

A couple from Toronto went on a camping trip for a long weekend. When they didn't show up for work on Tuesday, their family and friends called the park office. By the time the search party found them, the couple had been missing for five days. Claire Cameron's new book explores what happened to them while grappling with her own cancer diagnosis.

Claire CameronJuly 13, 2025

Books & Media

I Was the Only Woman on a Hotshot Crew Fighting Megafires. This Is How I Made It.

Kelly Ramsey details her first day on a hotshot crew battling the fiercest fires the West has ever seen

Kelly RamseyJune 30, 2025

Books & Media

This is What Happens When You Drop a Gen-Z Kid From LA Into the Alaskan Wilderness

Ben Weissenbach's new book offers a thoughtful look at Alaska's enduring magic—and its rapidly changing climate.

Corey BuhayJune 19, 2025

Books & Media

Endurance Athletes and Adventurers, This is Your Summer Reading List

A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure

Alex HutchinsonJuly 1, 2025

Books & Media

How the Ocean Taught Mike la Rocha to Love His Father—And Himself

In his new memoir, de la Rocha explores the meaning of vulnerability, manhood, and the healing power of the outdoors.

Mike de la RochaMay 13, 2025

Love & Humor

Staying Home Doesn’t Mean Sacrificing Adventure

Awe doesn’t have to be reserved for far-flung places. Instead, take a moment to learn about the landscape just outside your door.

Brendan LeonardJuly 1, 2025

Environment

My Climate Anxiety Was Through the Roof. Then I Read This Book.

I needed a climate pep talk. I got one from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of the hit book, ‘What If We Get It Right?’

Kristin HostetterDecember 12, 2024

News and Analysis

Sorry, but You’re the Reason Locals Resent Tourists. This Author Knows How to Change That.

Paige McClanahan, the author of ‘The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel,’ lays out exactly how we can do better

Tim NevilleJuly 2, 2025