All coastal ecosystems are fascinating. But some are fascinating and exciting. If you want equal doses of nature immersion and adrenaline-fueled action, head to the Texas Gulf Coast. From spotting migratory birds and kayaking estuaries teeming with life to surfing, kiteboarding, and fishing, you can find it all—and then some—on the Texas Gulf Coast. Outside sent friends and longtime water...

　　I’ve been building vehicles capable of off-road use and abuse since I was in high school. Out of all of the components that I have toiled over in deciding what’s best for that vehicle, tires are easily the ones I do the most research on. After all, there are factors like fitment, handling in rain and snow, ride comfort, and...

　　When Jeff Potter arrived in Carson City, Nevada near the end of the ’90s, he noted an absence: His new home was ringed by low-slung mountains at the eastern edge of the towering Sierra Nevada and its sweeping Lake Tahoe, but there was no real way to get to them without a car. 　　A California native drawn toward Tahoe for...

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　　In the pursuit of any goal, we all face a moment of questioning ourselves, sometimes out loud. 　　The first week of last December, I had that moment, a question as I power-hiked up an icy trail, listening to my own labored breath: 　　The answer, of course, was: No, it was not necessary. I had a cold, or enough remnants of...

　　Hundreds of Ford Trail Transit owners may need to get their vehicles fixed, according to a recall issued last week. 　　Nearly 2,000 of the Ford vans are subject to the recall, which the company announced on March 22 after several owners reported a weird noise. The problem, it turns out, was about tires rubbing against the wheel wells. 　　Ford Transit...

　　Every once in a while, a knife comes out that makes you think. Last year, it was the Benchmade Narrows — a knife made from premium materials with an excellent design, but priced at $600. At that price, it felt less like a pocket tool to hit the trail with, and more like a precious investment to be coddled. 　　That said,...

　　Dallas already has a reputation as a diverse and vibrant city. Can it also be a place to truly unplug and unwind? Outside sent wellness travel expert Olivia Perez to the heart of Texas to find out. Her verdict? With an active local community, accommodations that cater to relaxation and rejuvenation, plenty of healthy dining options, and urban green spaces...

　　The climbing world lost an icon this week when Lou Whittaker died on March 24 at the age of 95. Whittaker, who made a name for himself atop scores of the world’s highest peaks, passed away after a long battle with congestive heart failure, according to the Seattle Times. 　　Known both in his community and across the globe, Whittaker was...

　　Patagonia: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　Fleece pullovers; (photos/Patagonia) As of March 27, gear lovers can browse through Patagonias online-only sale to find loads of great apparel and equipment for half off. Thats mostly for past-season products, including items like fleeces, jackets, snow pants, shorts, and tech tees. 　　With discounts available on products from fall 2023 and earlier, its a...

　　Meet two extraordinary local chargers who make the adventure playground that is Bend, Oregon, their home. While these seasoned snowboarders have traveled to the ends of the earth, exploring the empty peaks of Antarctica together, there’s always a reason for them to keep pushing when it comes time to return home. With the help of the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma...

　　“The easiest way to turn your kids into geniuses by the time they’re seven is to front load huge amounts of experience, including dangerous experience.” This is the advice of the late John Taylor Gatto, the writer and educator who is perhaps best known for his passionate polemics against compulsory schooling. For Gatto, one of the ominous signs of  “well-schooled...