I was out on the trail with my dog, Bailey, letting my mind turn off and wander, when I saw another dog and its owner we didn’t know coming towards us. I had Bailey off-leash, and as a courtesy, I started fumbling to get her leash on her before our encounter. Before I could get Bailey clipped in, I looked...

　　In May, I went for a ride on the Mount Tam trails in Marin County, California, with Grant Petersen, the founder and owner of Rivendell Bicycle Works, and his buddy Dan Leto. It was a warm and sunny Sunday morning. As we were unloading the bikes from Dan’s car at the trailhead (and Grant was working on a flat), an...

　　If you like being outside and exploring in nature, we know the state for you: Arkansas. We sent the Arkansas Field Team on a mission to explore the best of The Natural State. Mission accomplished. Check out Devils Den State Park, and see what you can discover where adventure never ends. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism protects...

　　Alex Honnold is the most accomplished and daring rock climber since the invention of the chalk bag. He grabbed global attention for his free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, immortalized in the Academy Award®-winning documentary Free Solo. This monumental feat solidified his status as a superstar of the climbing community and a guru of staying calm...

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　　For decades, legendary magician David Blaine has completed record-breaking stunts that defy the impossible: He has held his breath for more than 17 minutes, was buried alive for seven days, frozen alive for three days, fasted for 44 days, caught a bullet fired from a gun in his mouth, and so much more. In his new National Geographic series David...

　　Surfing is addictive. Once it clicks, you feel like you’re flying over the surface of water. The only thing is, you need a wave to do it. For me, wakesurfing doesn’t scratch the itch, and while mechanical wave pools exist, they aren’t exactly cheap or ubiquitous yet. Enter the Lind Canvas, an insanely over-engineered, high-powered electric surfboard that delivers surf-like...

　　There’s a reason this Arkansas waterway was designated as America’s first National River in 1972. Adventure never ends when youre floating down the scenic Buffalo National River. The freeflowing river is a playground for water lovers and a refuge for anyone who wants to experience a primal slice of Ozarks nature. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism protects and...

　　We’ve all been there. Your workout is over. Maybe you did some yoga or a HIIT session. But you have an errand or prior commitment that you cannot skipagain. Perhaps youre so exhausted that you dont feel like moving, let alone going home, peeling off your sweaty clothes, taking a shower, scrubbing down, washing your hair, and maybe shaving all...

　　You could traipse all over the country looking for great riding, hiking, rock climbing, zip lining, and stargazing. Or you can park yourself in this Ozarks paradise and do it all in one place. And these are only a few reasons to check out Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas—where adventure never ends. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism...

　　Prime Day may have ended yesterday, but the summer deals haven’t stalled just yet. (Check here to see if you can score any last-minute Amazon deals.) Topo Designs is throwing its own sale event through July 14, giving you this entire weekend to shop deals on day packs, apparel, luggage, bike bags, and just about everything else the brand makes....

　　Throughout professional skier Sierra Schlag’s childhood, her Japanese heritage and cultural practices made her the target of racist bullying. Then, when she traveled to Japan to visit family as a child, and later as an adult, she was referred to as “Nisei”—a person born in North America whose parent(s) immigrated from Japan. She couldn’t make sense of being seen as...