Fatherly

November 21, 2024

Kai Lenny Is Chasing The World’s Biggest Waves — And Now, Twins

By Alex French

The Outside Issue

Dives In

The Outside Issue

Dives In

Have you ever really watched your kids splashing about in a pool, filling buckets up in the ocean surf, or foraging knee-deep in a creek? You'll see curiosity, serenity, joy — the near-universal responses to spending time on or near the water. We've always been drawn to the water, and studies show that when we’re near it — or even just viewing pictures of it — our blood pressure drops, our heart rate slows, and we report higher levels of life satisfaction. It settles the mind, eases communication, and connects us to the natural world. This is why for our second annual Outside Issue, Fatherly is diving right on in — celebrating shores and waterways, swimming and fishing, and giving our kids and ourselves just a splash of serenity.

Travel
The 41 Greatest Public Shores In The U.S.

Beaches, lakefronts, and shorelines that are beautiful, pristine — and open to all.

by Julia Holmes, Tyghe Trimble and Anna Traver
Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Getty Images
Interview

How Commercial Fisherman Corey Arnold Got Hooked On Fishing

By Julia Holmes

And how he hopes to pass down that passion to his kids.

Skills

Olympian Cullen Jones Thinks There’s A Better Way To Teach Kids To Swim

By Christian Dashiell

Millions of kids in American can’t swim at all. 4-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones has a plan.

Northern Exposure

The Icelandic Art Of Swim Lessons

By Julia Holmes

Iceland is the only place in the world with universal swim literacy. Here’s their secret.

Photo Essay

The Sunny Dreams And Sandy Realities Of The Great American Beach Vacation

By Christian Dashiell

From the Oregon coast to Atlantic City, the great beach destinations have a story to tell about leisure time, equality, and the shared American experience.

Essay

The One That Got Away

By Mike Diago

A dad tries to rekindle a family’s father-son fishing tradition — but his son fails to take the bait.

More From The Outside Issue

Profile

Alex Honnold, The World's Boldest Climber, Just Became a Dad. Now What?

By Drew Magary

From awe-inspiring ropeless ascents to fatherhood, the ultimate risk taker is aiming for new heights. And not about to hold back.

Interview

"You Yourself Are a Forest"

By Cory Doctorow

Kim Stanley Robinson talks with Cory Doctorow about climate change, hope, and reminding kids they're fundamentally a part of the natural world.

Adventure

22 Family Adventures for the Bold

By Julia Holmes and Tyghe Trimble

For your next family vacation, paddle to your own island, bike from inn to inn, or take a road trip through the most remote regions of Patagonia. What’s stopping you?

Essay

You Call That Fun?

By Julia Holmes

Maybe dad was right all along — a little hardship builds character, makes memories, and is what life is really all about.

Photos

150 Years Of Family Camping

By Mike Diago

The American family camping trip is more popular than it has ever been in history. From the Wilderness Rush of the 1870s to the car camping craze to the present day, here’s how we got here.

Meal Time

Open Fire and Outdoor Grill Recipes for the Whole Family

By Matt Berical

These recipes prove that with a little preparation, you can have a spectacular meal anywhere.

Skills

What The World’s Greatest Adventurers Teach Their Kids

By Jayme Moye

What outdoor skills should your kids know? We went to 18 professional explorers, athletes, and naturalists for answers.

Travel

100 Reasons to Unplug and Get Outside

By Fatherly

Need a push to hang up the phone, put down the tablet, turn off the TV, and go explore the world? Here's your motivation.