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This L.A. Resident Is Working to Stop Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths in Her Neighborhood →

Alison Van Houten May 3, 2022

Yolanda Davis-Overstreet is fighting for safer streets and mobility justice in the marginalized communities of Los Angeles.

In Outside Magazine Tags Outdoors, Social Justice, Environment, Profiles

In Praise of the Adventure Dress →

Alison Van Houten August 24, 2020

Immersing yourself in nature is a way to check social constructs at the trailhead. What you wear while doing so should enhance that experience—not detract from it.

In Outside Online, Outside Magazine Tags Gear, Outdoors, Travel, Social Justice, Essays

Welcome to One of the Most Remote Islands On Earth →

Alison Van Houten June 24, 2020

Reachable only by boat, this remote Pacific atoll is inhabited by descendants of a footloose Englishman. The idyllic vibe is unmistakable, but it's tested by the realities of living in a very vulnerable place in a warming world.

In Outside Magazine Tags Travel, Outdoors, Longform, Food & Drink, Sustainability

This Is the Perfect Backcountry Utensil Set →

Alison Van Houten June 24, 2020

Sporks may be controversial, but this one won us over.

In Outside Magazine Tags Gear, Outdoors, Food & Drink

What We Eat Now and Why It Has to Change →

Alison Van Houten June 17, 2020

Two new books, 'The Fate of Food' and 'The Way We Eat Now,' look at diet on a global level for a complementary view of our changing food systems.

In Outside Magazine Tags Books, Criticism, Food & Drink, Sustainability

"The Edge of Every Day" Grapples with Schizophrenia →

Alison Van Houten June 17, 2020

Marin Sardy's first memoir is a thoughtful, sometimes heartbreaking look at life with her brother and mother, who both suffered mental illness.

In Outside Magazine Tags Books, Criticism

Why I Love My $12 Casio Watch →

Alison Van Houten June 17, 2020

Some might consider me a Luddite, but zero distraction in this age of technological excess is the most valuable thing a piece of gear can provide.

In Outside Magazine Tags Gear, Essays, Outdoors

We Made the Perfect Workout Playlist on Spotify →

Alison Van Houten June 17, 2020

When the going gets tough, reach for these high-energy tracks recommended by our editors.

In Outside Magazine Tags Music

Maggie Battista Shows Us How to Meal Plan →

Alison Van Houten June 17, 2020

Spending time in the kitchen shouldn't feel like a chore.

In Outside Magazine Tags Books, Service Journalism, Food & Drink

Is Your 'Eco Lodge' Really Eco Friendly? →

Alison Van Houten June 3, 2020

With over 8,000 different "sustainable" hotel certifications, how do you know what's greenwashing and what's the real deal? We consulted experts to find out. 

In Outside Magazine Tags Travel, Outdoors, Service Journalism, Reporting, Sustainability

This Adaptive Skier Wants Outdoor Sports to Be for All →

Alison Van Houten May 12, 2020
In Outside Magazine Tags Outdoors, Profiles, Social Justice

Women Are Not Treated Equally in the Outdoor Industry →

Alison Van Houten May 4, 2020
In Outside Magazine Tags Outdoors, Reporting, News, Social Justice

Syren Nagakyrie's Playbook for Disabled Adventurers →

Alison Van Houten November 7, 2019

The founder of the organization Disabled Hikers is making the outdoor industry more accessible one trail guide at a time.


In Outside Magazine Tags Outdoors, Profiles, Social Justice

The Best Park in Every State →

Alison Van Houten June 11, 2019

Our selections are not your Yosemites and Grand Canyons, where you have to elbow your way to the front of the pack at Tunnel View and Mather Point. Go to those if you want. But also carve out time to enjoy these less visited destinations, which are both especially scenic and well rounded in their offerings. 

In Outside Magazine Tags Outdoors, Travel, Service Journalism

6 Places Besides Brazil You Can Visit Without a Visa →

Alison Van Houten October 31, 2018

From Brazil to Thailand, just get a ticket and go.

In Outside Magazine Tags Travel, Outdoors

Kayak's Rendezvous Makes Traveling to Loved Ones Easier →

Alison Van Houten October 1, 2018

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Rendezvous promises to help find the best—and cheapest—places to meet in the middle.

In Outside Magazine Tags Travel

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