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Outside has announced a second round of layoffs, including the pausing of their Outside.io NFT initiative

Saudi Arabia is heavily investing in tourism, aiming to attract 100 million tourists a year by 2030, but the country's appalling human rights record and lack of independent judiciary raise ethical concerns for influencers promoting the country as a travel destination.

Do we have a double standard when it comes to billionaires?

Boutique motels are popping up in both urban areas and outdoors-focused destinations...with a curiously similar aesthetic.

The "Outerverse" appears to be a questionable foray into the world of web3

Parkrun, a volunteer-organized 5k race that takes place in local parks every Saturday, offers a unique community-focused atmosphere and a refreshing alternative to the costly and elaborate organized races common in the US.

A new National Parks NFT project aims to provide gear and experiences to its membership community, while also donating 10% of minting proceeds to National Parks.

The idea may sound enticing, but despite many attempts, previous "gear sharing" startups have consistently struggled to succeed at scale

A lack of affordable housing for seasonal workers is causing issues with everything from restaurants to bike shops

A series of major acquisitions has turned "Outside" into a major outdoor media conglomerate

Remote work will bring changes to local economies and cities over the next few years. Whether not all the Silicon Valley bros head to Miami or not, it’s clear that the winds of change are in the air.

Diving into the data around national park visitation in 2020. It was a wild year.