water Free hydration calculator to plan how much water to bring on your hike Popkin

risky locations Social media and map apps lead to most mountain rescues ever in UK, says official Carla Sinclair

retreats gone bad Co-workers ditch colleague on Colorado hiking retreat — who falls 20 times and gets stranded Carla Sinclair

outdoors Arts & Crafts: Build a YETI-style cooler for dirt cheap Séamus Bellamy

Nature Watch: Kayaking a river in Norway on a gorgeous Spring day Xeni Jardin

Nature I had a close encounter with a grizzly bear Séamus Bellamy

Kids These photo awards finalists will make you want to go exploring outside Andrea James

cars Hammock for your car roof David Pescovitz

outdoors Stop! Hammock time! Jason Weisberger

video Awe-inspiring wilderness footage set to naturalist John Muir's words Andrea James

video Hiker timelapse wearing out shoes hiking from Mexico to Canada Andrea James

video Skimboarding while pulled by a horse Andrea James

Cooking Beautiful portable camping kitchen David Pescovitz

Games This interactive screen toy turns wood chopping into a calm, satisfying digital experience Popkin

animals Puss caterpillar is one of North America's most venomous insects Popkin

law "Dead body" turns out to be a sex doll Rob Beschizza

camping This inflatable tent is a camper's dream come true Séamus Bellamy

Boing Boing Gadgets Cook your steak right the first time with this $50 wireless thermometer set Boing Boing's Shop

"Uri Tupka and the Gods" is a cold, dark, and magnificent trek through Mike Mignola's Lands Unknown Gareth Branwyn