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Is it the great scenery? Watching a hero perform daring adventures? Is it the empathy building impact of watching rare animals in their most authentic moments?

A great outdoor film can be many things but this morning we’re shouting out a few dozen of the favorites from our team of writers and editors.

From great docs like Virunga and Free Solo to classic adventure films such as Indiana Jones, from gripping character studies like Cast Away and Wild, to silly blasts of nostalgia like Harry and the Hendersons, these films all inspire us to observe and appreciate the wonder of the great outdoors.

Also in today’s newsletter: we look at some common misconceptions about snakes, follow some camera-eating bears, and round up some outdoor gear that’s currently trending on Kickstarter.

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Now Playing: Great Outdoorsy Films

From the call of the wild to finding the thrill of adventure in remote corners of the world, movies that showcase the power and allure of the natural world offer a chance to experience new places and maybe even inspire an adventure or two.

In this list of the top films about the outdoors, you’ll find a range of movies that explore the human-nature connection in vastly different settings and circumstances, divided into fictional stories, films based on real stories, and documentaries.

Although they span decades and genres, what these films share is their ability to take us to forests, deserts, oceans, rivers, and mountains where we can experience the wonder of nature—whether that’s through themes or visuals.

So, grab some popcorn, and get ready to spark your sense of adventure as we count down the top outdoor films of all time. (And make sure you leave a comment on the article if we missed your favorite.)

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Hotels We Love: L’Auberge Del Mar

A coastal-style luxury retreat, L’Auberge Del Mar offers unbeatable ocean views along with San Diego charm. Your trip is customizable to you—opt for a balcony, or maybe an in-room fireplace. If you want to see the coast from your room, you can select that too. If you feel like hitting the on-site spa, know you’re well taken care of, but if you’d rather hit a tennis ball, that’s always an option as well. If coastal beauty is your primary incentive for visiting, we highly recommend you take advantage of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve right down the road. Grab a drink from the pool bar before your dinner at Adelaide, and know that the only goal here is to relax.

Myths, Busted: Separating Snake Fact from Snake Fiction

If there’s one creature that could give bears a run for their money as the most feared and misunderstood animal in all of the great outdoors, it’s a snake. Horror stories of rattlesnake bites, movies about deadly encounters, well-meaning adults who instill fear in us at a young age, and possibly even our own evolutionary biases all add up and result in alarm and panic whenever the thought of a scaled, legless reptile crosses our minds.

But snakes in North America play an important role in the environments they live in, including acting as prey for larger mammals and birds, predators for smaller creatures and pests, and, in general, being an important part of a biodiverse ecosystem. Which is why it’s a goal of William Hayes, professor of biology at Loma Linda University in California, to dispel the many fallacies surrounding one of his favorite wild animals. He wants to remove the stigmas attached to these under-appreciated animals, starting with busting these commonly believed myths about snakes.

‘They’re Prowling the Woods in Search of Technology to Destroy’

A research organization says they’re facing a bear problem with their trail cameras. On five separate occasions, a mama bear and three cubs were caught on video actively destroying the cameras.

The Voyageurs Wolf Project shared all the clips from the incidents in an Instagram post.

These Are The Top 5 Outdoors Products Currently on Kickstarter

At the time this article was published, there were more than 2,300 outdoor projects posted to the fundraising site Kickstarter. While they all offer something special, here are the five most popular - from portable chef knives to hammock tents.

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