Here is a look at the 10 most popular Outdoors.com stories in 2023, plus some great ones you may have missed.

Every year, people do amazing things in the great outdoors. Getting away from society and into the wilderness is always an incredible opportunity to get to know yourself better. It’s also a way to push yourself past your own self-imposed limits. When we go outdoors, we learn two things at once—how small we are in relation to the world, and how we are inextricably a part of it. 

It’s an incredible feeling to be the first recorded person to do something amazing. It’s equally incredible to attempt something difficult, overcome obstacles, and—whether or not you accomplish what you set out to do—find yourself somewhere new and exciting. The most amazing part of this year has been the human stories that emerge from our outdoor culture and the people that make it up. 

Here are a few of those stories, those people outdoors, that we’d like to celebrate in our Outdoors people of the year list as 2023 comes to a close.

Alex Honnold, the biggest name in climbing, is going viral on TikTok with a hilarious response to another video.

It’s easy to say each national park is unique in its own ways, but what is Hot Springs National Park famous for?

Watching the northern lights dance across the sky is a magical sight. Check out our top places to visit to see the aurora borealis in 2024.

Have you ever wanted to go hiking with St. Nick? Here are some unique ways that you can meet Santa this year in the great outdoors.

This newer national park is known for its white gypsum sand, but is White Sands National Park worth it? Here’s why you should visit.

A lot of the historical focus on conservation in the U.S. highlights the work of President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. 

Here’s a peek into how three incredible parents tackled big adventures with their young kids, plus tips for how you can do the same.

The judge temporarily blocked Montana’s TikTok ban in a case filed by the owner of a swimsuit brand, outdoor influencers, and other creators.