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Who hasn't stopped to marvel over a cool rock along the lakeshore or on the trail? Here's how to learn its backstory.

Humans figured out long ago how to turn a length of rope or cord into something both functional and symbolic.

No bars, no problem! Here's how to venture phone-free into the Great Outdoors with confidence.

Whether you're in the wilderness or a city park, being present with other beings can be deeply fulfilling.

We asked professional storytellers how to master this ancient form of entertainment.

Here's a new take on a summer camp arts and crafts classic: an onion peel tie-dye t-shirt.

Make a splash—in a good way—and impress friends with a smooth transition from land to lake.

Learn how to share space with modern dinosaurs thoughtfully—without, you know, just winging it.

(Without poisoning yourself or burning down the forest.)

Once the sun goes down, these furry fliers get active. You can spot them almost anywhere you go, if you know how to look.

Setting up a roadside attraction with How To! host Amanda Ripley.

A how-to for those who want to use folds, tucks, slits, and more to turn letters into little works of art.

With advice and recipes from a renowned expert.

Being fit and chivalric is as much a mental state as a physical one.

Japan’s feudal fighters were plenty tough. But they didn’t ditch their day jobs.

Invite your relatives to share great stories with these tips from oral historians.

And on your face.

According to a scientist’s satirical guide, flowers are even more beautiful when you can only kind of see them.