Beavers are essential nonhuman stewards in a lot of habitats. They clear out deadfall, create ecosystems for fish and waterfowl, and generally improve the health of river systems or wetlands. Without beavers, an area can fall into ecological disrepair. Attracting beavers back can be a challenge, too. But thats where Oregons Hand Crews, featured in Patagonias video Leave It to...

　　Do you love checking out brand-new outdoor gear? If so, then youre in the right place. Our Emerging Gear column will make every week feel like Christmas morning for the true gear junkies out there. 　　This is where youll find the latest and greatest from brands making cutting-edge gear and apparel. Every single week, theres something new, wild, and groundbreaking....

　　Sandra Aguirre didn’t mean to create a movement. At first, she was just trying to help herself and her family. In an effort to heal from her divorce, she began spending more time outside with her three kids, hiking and searching for waterfalls throughout the mountains of western North Carolina, especially in the scenic terrain around Asheville. 　　“Going through the...

　　Its been nearly 20 years since I spent hours in my dorm room racing super cars against my roommates, but the Need for Speed video game franchise maintains a firm grip on my nostalgia for early 2000s pop culture. 　　Evidently, Im not the only one. 　　A pricey, limited-edition motorcycle from boutique French brand DAB Motors features controls inspired by this...

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

　　It happens to the best of us sometimes. You accidentally leave your headlights on, your battery loses its charge, and you need to jumpstart your vehicle. Or you have a vehicle battery older than four years, and it’s not up to the task of holding a charge for too long. Or, you live in a really cold environment and dont...

　　Pro skier and Mountain Hardwear athlete Rachael Burks brings electric, ball-lightning enthusiasm to the slopes. I witnessed it first-hand in Jackson Hole, Wyo., in March, when I backcountry skied with her in Grand Teton National Park. She never stops beaming, laughs infectiously, and, of course, shreds so hard itll bring a tear to your eye to watch. 　　Its no wonder...

　　Whether you’re joining the e-bike revolution for the first time or upgrading your ride to the latest technology, it’s a great time to shop for an electric bicycle. That’s because e-bikes are still relatively new, and innovations and improvements are being made in leaps and bounds with every passing season. Exhibit A: Troxus has unveiled the newest, most refined cargo...

　　If the cab fare to the southern end of the Pacific Crest Trail cost $1,000, so be it: I was not going to spend an hour crowded into a van grousing about the world with a hiker named Honest Abe. 　　Abe and I had met on the Appalachian Trail in 2019, and it did not take much conversation for us...

　　I drove a 2024 Toyota Tacoma for the first time yesterday. That’s relevant to an article about the new 4Runner, because both it, the new Taco, and also the new Land Cruiser are all built on the same platform, with the same engines, axles, and suspension. And that creates a conundrum for shoppers, because prices between all those capable and...

　　If you like the outdoors, youre bound to get dirty.And if youre like most of us, that means you usually use a vehicle to get to and from the outdoors. All the dirt, mud, water, and other debris that collects on your shoes almost always makes its way into your vehicle for the drive home. 　　Sure, you could continue using...

　　After 16 years of making some of the most well-traveled off-road expedition campers in the world, EarthCruisers last day in business is today. In a press release, the company stated that its last day of operations will be April 25, 2024. 　　Our journey over the past years has been extraordinary. We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers, dedicated employees,...