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Outdoor Adventure

The wild as playground — hiking, climbing, surfing, and the practice of moving through the natural world.

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The Last Child in the Woods — Richard Louv ✦ FRQNCY PICK

How nature-deficit disorder is affecting children — and what outdoor adventure does for human development.

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AllTrails

Find, plan, and navigate outdoor trails worldwide. The most comprehensive outdoor discovery platform.

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National Outdoor Leadership School

The gold standard of wilderness education. Leadership, judgment, and environmental ethics in the backcountry.

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