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A man running on a bridge for an article about outdoor activities.

The 5 Best Outdoor Activities for College Students

Feeling stressed and trapped within the four walls of your tiny dorm room? Get outside and try something new to benefit your physical and mental health.…

December 28, 2021

A person backpacking is illustrated in front of a beautiful and colorful mountain landscape.

Backpacking Is an Outdoor Balm for Modern Worry

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

For a generation constantly faced with a multitude of stressors, a trip into nature can provide a respite.…

September 2, 2021

An illustration for an article about the overwhelming whiteness of outdoor sports shows a white cyclist biking down a trail, while animals hide in the nature beyond.

Mountain Biking and the Whiteness of the Trail

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

The terminology used by athletes and recreationists reflects an underlying violence and a massive racial divide in participation in outdoors sports.…

June 13, 2021

5 Benefits of Playing Outdoors for Children

Natalie Morrison

Get your kid some sunshine — it will definitely pay off for them in the long run.…

January 28, 2021

In an article about the Leave No Trace principles, backpackers walking through the forest

Leave No Trace Is the Ethical Way To Enjoy Natural Spaces

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The guiding principles provide a framework for enjoying the great outdoors without disrupting the natural cycles of the environment.…

September 4, 2020

Tiny House Camping Bridges the Gap Between Roughing It and Glamping

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As COVID-19 has drastically changed vacation plans, people have explored alternative options for summer getaways.…

August 28, 2020

In an article about national parks, illustration by Sezi Kaya of a canyon

5 Oft-Overlooked American National Parks You Should Visit This Summer

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

They might not be as famous as Yellowstone or Yosemite, but these five places are still perfect for experiencing the great outdoors.…

July 5, 2020

4 of the Best Climbing Films for Climbers and Non-Climbers Alike

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Whether you're an avid adventurer or an armchair alpinist, these are for you.…

September 20, 2018

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