Everybody outside. In the Tough Mother Outdoor Guide, we promise to keep things simple and deliver reliable, no-nonsense advice and heartfelt articles on how to enjoy the outdoors. See you out there.
Mental Health and the Outdoors with Madhappy and Columbia Sportswear
Learn more about the collaboration between Madhappy and Columbia Sportswear, focused on promoting time outside for your mental health.
The Healing Power of the Outdoors for People with Breast Cancer
Discover the story of how one woman’s connection to the outdoors helped her with her battle against breast cancer.
Tips for Camping in the Rain
Is wet weather in the forecast for your next camping trip? Stay dry and enjoy your trip with these tips and tricks for camping in the rain.
The Best Hunting Gear to Make Your Trip
From the warmest jackets to the quietest vests, here’s a list of Columbia Sportwear’s best hunting gear.
How to Get Your Kids Outside
Help your kids discover the joys of the outdoors with Columbia Sportswear’s 6 tips to Getting Your Kids Outside.
The 22 Best Camping Hacks
Check out Columbia Sportswear’s list of clever DIY camping tips and tricks that will help you dial in your wilderness experience.
Why These Five LGBTQIA+ Adventurers Go Outside
From hiking in Patagonia to sailing the Atlantic coast, here are the stories of five adventurers and what the outdoors means to them.
7 Environmental Wins That Give Us Hope This Earth Day
From tiny chameleons to protected parks, learn more about recent environmental wins that are giving us hope for a greener future.
14 Easy Way To Spend More Time Outdoors
Feeling like you are stuck inside all the time? Discover Columbia Sportswear's list of 14 easy ways to spend more time outdoors.
How Black Women Are Walking To Take Their Power Back
Discover how the women of GirlTrek are fostering sisterhood and transforming their health by walking together to heal.
How People of Color Are Reclaiming The Outdoors
Learn more about the organizations and individuals who are working to make the outdoors a more accessible and welcoming place for people of color.
5 Tips for Winter Camping
Planning a cold weather camping trip this winter? Check out these tips from PNW Outdoor Women's Meghan Young on how to maximize your winter camping trip.
Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
Winter is an incredible time to see America’s national parks—here’s everything you need to know to plan a visit.
4 Ways To Express Gratitude For The Outdoors
Use these outdoor ideas to say thank you to nature.