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Call for Submissions: Journeys Beyond the Trail

Intro The wild is not just a place—it is a mirror. Every climb, dive, ride, or trek is both an outer adventure and an inner revelation. We welcome stories that chart this terrain of courage, failure, triumph, and quiet reflection. What We’re Looking For Personal accounts of outdoor expeditions, from mountaineering to overlanding, skiing to kayaking. Reflections on resilience, connection with nature, and lessons found beyond comfort zones. Diverse...

Call for Submissions: Outdoor Feasts in the Wild

Intro Food tastes different under the open sky. A campfire sparks stories, a shared meal forges bonds, and flavors mingle with wind, rivers, and silence. We invite creators to capture this magic—where nature becomes the kitchen and the table. What We’re Looking For Narratives of outdoor cooking as a cultural or personal ritual. Explorations of flavors shaped by wilderness—from alpine soups to desert teas. Stories where recipes meet memory,...
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Why Teens Are Choosing the Outdoors: Adventure, Awareness, and Action

For today’s teenagers, outdoor sports are more than just a way to stay active—they’re a path to self-discovery, environmental stewardship, and a stronger connection...

Teenagers and Outdoor Sports: Passion, Purpose, and Protecting the Planet

Outdoor sports have become more than just a trend among today’s teenagers—they’re a way to connect with nature and a growing platform for environmental...

Sustainable or Greenwashed? Navigating the Eco-Friendly Gear Trend

As outdoor enthusiasts become more conscious of their environmental footprint, the outdoor industry has responded with a growing number of products marketed as “eco-friendly”...

Public Lands at a Crossroads: Preserving Access While Protecting the Wild

The Future of Public Lands: Preserving Access and Wild Spaces From towering mountain ranges and vast forests to sunbaked deserts and rugged coastlines, America’s public...

How Outdoor Activities Heal Mental Health in 2025

In March 2025, as early spring blooms dot the Blue Ridge Mountains, a quiet revolution is unfolding: more Americans are turning to nature to...

The Wild Trash Crisis: Protecting Earth’s Last Pristine Places

I’ll never forget the rush of standing on a windswept ridge in Yellowstone last summer, the geysers hissing below, my heart swelling with awe—until...

The Carbon Footprint of the Outdoor Industry: Who Are the Hidden Beneficiaries?

Picture yourself hiking in Yosemite National Park, the scent of pine in the air, only to stumble upon a pile of discarded water bottles...