Outdoor Activities
Outdoor activities such as biking, climbing and hiking keep you active during the warmer months. Learn more about snow sports like bobsledding and the Iditarod to keep you moving this winter.
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How Bird Photography Works
How the Adventure Cycling Association Works
How American Whitewater Works
How MayContainNuts.com Works
What If My Parachute Fails?
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Stuntman Skydives With No Parachute, Just Aims for Giant Net
What's It Like Traveling the World's Most Dangerous Road?
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Bike Helmet Airbags Could Keep Your Head Safe
Junko Tabei, the First Woman to Conquer Everest, Has Died
How Climbing Gear Works
How Tree Climbing Works
How Fish Fraud Works
5 Wackiest Ways to Go Fishing
5 Tips for Removing Fish Hooks
How North America's Most Famous Hiking Trail Got Its Start
5 Pieces of Trail Advice to Keep You From Looking Like a Newbie
The 'Wild' Effect? Why Hiking Is Surging in Popularity in the U.S.
Why Many American Suburbs Welcome Urban Deer Hunters
How Trophy Hunting Works
How the NRA Works
Land Rover Goes Off-road in the City
Why is torque important in off-roading?
How the Dakar Rally Works
Top 5 Truck Killers on a Typical Ranch
Does my ranch truck need an aftermarket bumper?
How Cattle Sorting and Penning Work
Can living off the land benefit your health?
How can I experience rewilding without giving up all my modern comforts?
How Human Rewilding Works
Are Minimalist Running Shoes the Key to Fewer Injuries?
Is Runner's High Even Real?
Is Running Every Single Day Good for Your Body?
Will Beijing Athletes Know Fake Snow From Real Snow?
How Curling Works
Learn Proper Snowboard Care
Are triathlons safe?
Can myofascial release benefit runners?
How Bicycle Rollers Work
The Kids Are All High
10 Urban Sports That Might Get You Arrested
10 Things We Want to See in Adult Playgrounds
What's Attracting So Many People to Magnet Fishing?
Why Oahu's North Shore Is the Perfect Place to Surf
Some of Glacier National Park's Best Sites Are Underwater
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You've surely seen some amazing skateboarding tricks on TV or YouTube. But have you seen the 1080 turn? Or the Loop of Death? Or jumping the Grand Canyon? These are just some of the 10 craziest skateboarding feats. What's No. 1?
By Dave Roos
The draws of urban exploration can be tantalizing: Glimpses into architectural eras, cultures and industry gone and buried -- sometimes literally. What are 10 cities jam-packed with fascinating sites of urban decay?
By Julia Layton
The forgotten past inside abandoned homes, old warehouses and broken-down factories is a siren call for urban explorers. But even if you're just there to look, is it legal to enter?
By Julia Layton
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Answering the question of whether it's safer to ride on the sidewalk starts with answering a different one: Is it even legal to do that?
By Julia Layton
Urban hiking started out as a necessary part of life in the big city, but now the activity is reserved for those who know the best way to explore a city is to walk it.
When mountain climbing becomes too mundane, that's when you go buildering. We'll tell you just what it takes to master this urban sport.
By Mark Boyer
From New York to L.A., bicycle fever is taking hold as city folk turn to two wheels. Be sure you arrive alive with our safety tips.
By Chris Opfer
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Running on a treadmill at the gym may get the job done when it comes to burning calories, but it's awfully boring. How else can you exercise in your city?
Some rock climbers take the phrase "living on the edge" to its extreme. It's one thing to ascend steep, dangerous peaks -- it's another to sleep on a ledge. That's were a portaledge comes in.
By Jane McGrath
The surfboard must be one of the simpler sports accessories, right? All you need is a board to stand on and some gnarly waves. But to get to modern surfing, the surfboard had to undergo lots of changes.
By Brian Boone
For years, people have been discovering the beauty and simplicity of canoe fishing. What's the best way to outfit your canoe without overdoing it -- or capsizing?
By Jane McGrath
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If you thought hiking during the day was adventurous, you should try nocturnal trekking! But is it safe? And where are the best night hiking destinations?
For many, camping means the earthy smell of the outdoors, sleeping under the stars and cookouts. Some, however, prefer colder weather and a snowy landscape for roughing it.
Do you experience pain in your ears when you fly? Then you've encountered barotrauma. What causes that pain, and will it resolve on its own?
If touring by bicycle sounds like the kind of excursion you'd like to try, you're not alone. The Adventure Cycling Association is filled with people who love two-wheeled road trips.
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Ditch the oar! Now you can power your personal watercraft with the power of your lower body. This twist on the classic kayak sounds fun, but is it really better than paddling?
Is there any truth to the old adage that extra weight carried on the feet is disproportionately more exhausting than weight carried on the torso?
Every wilderness area has its own unique variety of dangerous critters -- and the desert is no exception. Here are a few you'll want to keep out of your sleeping bag.
Choosing the right backpack isn't so tough, really. You just need to take into account exactly how you'll be using it, what you plan to carry in it and how it fits your body.
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The thought of walking a 1-inch-thick rope from one towering cliff to another makes most people feel sick. But not highliners. Where did this sport come from and how in the world do people do it?
Deep-sea fishing used to seem extreme. Not anymore. Now, days where you fish by hand or reel in 200-plus pound marlins -- from a kayak -- are considered just another day on the water.
It's considered one of the most grueling races in the world. So what exactly is the Dakar Rally and who's racing in it?
If you want an adrenaline rush quite like none you've had before, BASE jumping might be for you. And these are five of the best spots to take a leap.
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Not exactly known for being the most attractive fish in the sea, the dogtooth tuna has, in recent years, become increasingly sought after by sport fishermen seeking a challenge.
If you've ever watched a fly fisherman wade into the river and begin to dance his glinting line above the rushing water, you've probably developed an envy of his art -- not to mention his gear.