Outdoors

Unfiltered insights into open-air adventures with expansive views

Crossing a 30-mile stretch of sea in the Pacific Northwest with a man-powered boat will make you want to throw your phone in the ocean.

Words by Laura Smith, Photography by Dexter Hake

A sail through one of the world’s wildest places to see blue-footed boobies, penguins, and sea lions wrestle starfish.

Words by Elissa Polls, Photography and video by Stebs Schinnerer

Getting up close and personal with North America’s alpha predator.

Words and photography by Robert Annis

Vermejo is over 550,000 acres of wild New Mexico land — and a natural home for the reinvigorated, majestic North American bison.

Words by Alex Frank, Photography by Ana Hop

An intimate look at Yosemite National Park’s big wall climbing community, and what it takes to get to the top.

Words by Rachel Sampson, Photography by Drew Smith

Racing legend Derek Bell discusses the life skills required to get behind the wheel.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Illustration by Josef Minor

A first-time traveler to Africa examines the complicated relationship between safari tourism and conservation.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Yagazie Emezi and Joshua Sanchez

An unfiltered account of my weekend at the Miraval Berkshires retreat.

words by Sophie Mancini, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

Why pickleball is the feel-good game craze we all need right now.

words by ivy elrod, illustration by Gigi Rose Gray

A serious hiker’s trail-ready essentials.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Photography by Gentl and Hyers

The yin and yang of mindful running.

words by Polina Aronova-Cahn, photography by skye parrott

Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot breaks the ice for an unparalleled polar cruising experience.

words by Laurie Kahle