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Grand Canyon Anointed World’s Newest “Dark Sky Park”

They're having a Star Party later this summer to celebrate

A 72-Year-Old Just Crossed the Atlantic in an Unpowered Wooden Barrel

He survived the four-month journey on fish and … foie gras?

A Visitor’s Guide to the 10 Best National Parks Outside the USA

From chasing waterfalls in Argentina to literally climbing Mt. Doom

The Danes Are Kings of the Creative, Sustainable Tourist Attraction

Their latest offering is a 150-foot, spiral forest tower.

The Danes Are Kings of the Creative, Sustainable Tourist Attraction

Their latest offering is a 150-foot, spiral forest tower

Exploring the Remote, Tranquil Beaches and Bustling City Life of Panama

RCL adventure correspondent Kinga Philipps goes native in this Central American nation.

Melting Everest Glaciers Creates “Herculean Task” of Retrieving Dead Bodies

More than 200 people have died on the world's highest mountain since 1922.

Space Hotel Offers Stunning Views of Earth, for a Price

The Aurora Station will offer spectacular looks at the northern and southern lights.

The World’s 7 Best Ziplines

From a Norwegian fjord-spanner to one 5,000 feet up in the UAE

9 High-End Adventures Built for Learning a New Outdoor Skill

From whitewater kayaking to heli skiing to motorcycle touring

What Three Adventure Photographers Pack on Every Trip

“I can't count how many times this has saved me...”

That Time Reporter Nellie Bly Became a 19th Century Global Sensation

In 1890, she went around the world in 72 days, pet monkey included.

Want to Test Out Arc’teryx Adventure Gear for Free?

GORE-TEX jackets, ski backpacks ... the works

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Does Bear Grylls Have Proper Table Manners? We Asked Him.

We caught up with the 48-year-old ahead of the July 25 premiere of "Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge” on National Geographic

The Sundown Town Road Trip: A Black Adventurer’s Journey of Discovery

This spring, Joe Kanzangu set out to explore the diversification of the great outdoors in places that were previously built to exclude

How Difficult Is It to Ride One of Those Electric-Powered Surfboards?

Lift Foils recently hosted us for a crash course in "foiling." We have thoughts.

Five Adventurous Whiskeys for Your Next Camping Trip (And Five Flasks to Put ‘Em In)

These whiskey brands embody the outdoors in every bottle, from spirits that benefit the National Parks to locally sourced ingredients straight from the Rockies

There’s Probably No Reason to Modify Your Vehicle for Off-Roading

Heading to a remote campsite or faraway trailhead? Your stock SUV can get you there.

Only Eight Black People Have Climbed Mount Everest. That Number's About to Double.

A climbing outfit called Full Circle is about to make Himalayan history. Here's what you should know about their expedition.

Blizzards, Breakdowns and Blue Ice: How a ’50s-Era Porsche Conquered Antarctica

Renée Brinkerhoff completed her goal of driving a Porsche 356 on all seven continents

Jimmy Chin Remembers Shark’s Fin, The Summit That Launched Him to Stardom

After the biggest year of his career, the Oscar-winning documentarian and all-world mountaineer looks back on the climb that started it all

How Would You Fare on the U.S. Army's Newly Revamped Fitness Test?

It's the first time the assessment's been updated in over 40 years

Is the "Vertical Kilometer" the World's Toughest Race?

It's only 0.62 miles, but it takes the best skyrunner in the world a half hour to complete it

The Playbook for a More Adventurous Life, Courtesy of “The Real Indiana Jones”

Catching up with longtime adventurer Rick Ridgeway, who recounts his best stories in the new book "Life Lived Wild"

What Drives the Runners Who Participate in the Relay Race From Hell?

Dispatches from Speed Project, a mythical, underground 350-mile race through California's high desert

There's No Better Way to Forget a Pandemic Than a UTV Trip

Talking to strangers and making new friends comes easily when you're ripping down trails in the middle of nowhere

If You Get Lost in the Woods, Should You Have to Pay for Your Rescue?

In some states, wandering off trail could cost you thousands of dollars

Iceland’s Reopening Is Way Ahead of Schedule. Here’s the Perfect Weeklong Itinerary.

A complete guide to touring the tiny island nation, from its awe-inspiring waterfalls to a spa that lets you literally bathe in beer