Shopping for a new road bike can be as fun as it is nerve-wracking. There are hundreds of options, from practical picks to WorldTour-level bikes ridden by the pros. The sheer number of builds, features, and specifications can confuse even the most avid riders. 　　Fortunately, we have a team of experts who spend their days obsessing over what exactly makes...

　　Finding the right swimwear style can make all the difference in feeling comfortable during outdoor activities. Whether you’re SUPing, surfing, or swimming laps at the pool, you’ll want a swimsuit that fits well, moves with you, and stays put. Versatility is a prominent feature this season, and suits that can transition between activities and even double as casual everyday wear...

　　Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry skier or a new trail runner, chances are you’ve heard a pack of your fellow outdoorspeople gloating about their latest sunrise summit attempt, patting each other on the backs and guffawing because they had so much fun waking up at 4 A.M. for dawn patrol. Yuck. 　　Dawn patrol refers to the act of waking up...

　　Without the Antiquities Act, the Grand Canyon would be a strip mine. And now all of our national monuments are threatened. 　　Last month, the Heritage Foundation—a rightwing think tank—released Project 2025, a comprehensive blueprint that would guide the policy transition for a potential second Donald Trump presidency—including public lands management. The document maps out a plan to gut the Antiquities...

　　An estimated 50 million people visit Chicago annually. Precious few of them see the rest of Illinois, however, and they’re missing out. While the most famous city in Illinois always delivers good times, anyone who loves the outdoors will be amazed by what lies beyond the purview of the L. With 64 state parks, 289,000 acres of protected national forest,...

　　Mikah Meyer was 30 when he decided to visit all 419 national park sites in a single journey to honor his late father. It took him 3 years — but the accomplishment opened the door to create a documentary with Eddie Bauer. The film premiered at the 5Point Adventure Film Festival on April 26 and debuted online on April 29....

　　If you had to pinpoint one thing that makes Breckenridge so awesome in summer, it’d probably be this: choice. As good as the mountain biking, trail running, fly-fishing, and rafting are—and make no mistake, they’re world class—those are just part of what makes the place so special. The town’s culinary and cultural scenes don’t take a back seat to its...

　　You probably fell in love with running because of its simplicity. You harness a tenet of basic human locomotion — pushing off the ground to generate forward motion. In most cases, it makes your day better and puts a smile on your face. 　　La Sportiva’s RD Team Product Leader, Nicola Dalla Costa, has a pretty rad job — figuring out...

　　The next generation of the legendary BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tire family has arrived. Let me introduce you to the BFG All-Terrain T/A KO3. 　　“BFGoodrich Tires’ legendary toughness has been made tougher with the creation of the All-Terrain KO3 tire,” said Harold Phillips, BFGoodrich Global General Manager. 　　“We’ve done a lot of racing and research in the 10 years since...

　　The battle for the seven-to-eight-passenger midsized SUV segment is extremely competitive. From the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade to the Ford Explorer and the Mazda CX-90 — it’s a space popular with families who don’t want a minivan. 　　Since the 2009 model year, Chevrolet’s answer for this buyer has been the Traverse. And for this year, it’s getting redone in...

　　For riders who want to extend their bike season or travel surfaces that aren’t traditionally cycle-friendly, fat tire bikes open up a world of possibilities and terrain to explore. Here, we outline the best fat tire bikes for all seasons. 　　The magic of fat bikes lies in the wide tires, which run at low pressure and provide floatation and traction...