Outdoors

Unfiltered insights into open-air adventures with expansive views

Close Encounters in the Galápagos

Close Encounters in the Galápagos

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

In the Company of Wolves

In the Company of Wolves

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

Words and photography by Robert Annis

American Beauty

American Beauty

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

Abstract collage of elderly couple walking through a gate"

An Obsession of Epic Proportions

An Obsession of Epic Proportions

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

MAASAI MARA, KENYA - APRIL 08, 2022: A sunset in the open Mara, close to the lodge.

Something Wild

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

How to Be a Race Car Driver

How to Be a Race Car Driver

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

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Illustration by Josef Minor

Alone With My Thoughts ... and a Horse

Alone With My Thoughts ... and a Horse

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

words by Sophie Mancini, illustration by ahonen & lamberg

In a Pickle

In a Pickle

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

words by ivy elrod, illustration by Gigi Rose Gray

Racing Toward Enlightenment

Racing Toward Enlightenment

The yin and yang of mindful running.

words by Polina Aronova-Cahn, photography by skye parrott

Grayson Haver Currin

Grayson Haver Currin

A serious hiker’s trail-ready essentials.

Words by Sophie Mancini, Photography by Gentl and Hyers

Kayaking at sunset. Photography by Olivier Blaud.

A Trip to the Bottom of the Earth

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

words by Laurie Kahle

AETHER jacket and pants.

A Winter Trip to Big Sky Country

A respite at the Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana, that’s equal parts rugged and relaxing.

words by Nina Renata Aron, photography by Skye Parrott