Less screen time.More outside time.
Weekly outdoor quests for families — built for wonder, connection, and lifelong resilience.
Join 27,498 on the waitlist.
One-Mile Wonder Walk
This week's featured quest — 60 minutes, easy, 200 XP.
A weekly ritual for your family.
Childhood is happening right now. We provide 52 weekly quests per year—just one focused mission every week to guarantee you make memories together.
- Carefully designed for families with kids
- Earn XP, levels, and badges together
- Build a shared family story timeline with photos
- The first 12 quests are completely free
The memories are the point.The skills are the secret.
Every quest ends the same way: a photo, a favorite moment, and a few honest words. Week by week, they stack into a story your family actually lived — the seven-stone tower at the creek, the first satellite you ever spotted together, the hour past bedtime nobody regretted.
And quietly, in the background, your kids are picking up the skills that matter — reading a trail, respecting water, staying calm when plans change. They think it's an adventure. It's also a foundation.
Wonder now, confidence for life.
Your Family Story is proof of both — the moments you'll retell for years, and the capable kids being built inside them.
America's best idea, in your pocket.
The 52 weekly quests are the heart of Outside — your family's rhythm all year long. Location-based quests take that adventure on the road: arriving at any of the 63 US National Parks unlocks a free hero quest plus a themed location pack, so your family keeps exploring and building confidence wherever they travel.
Park Pass Included
Explorer Members get unlimited access to all location packs, bringing expert guidance to every trail.
State Parks & State Park Packs
The adventure doesn't stop at the big 63. America has more than 3,700 state parks — and most families live within a short drive of one. State Park Packs will bring the same guided quests to the parks in your own backyard.
History is an adventure too.
The 52 weekly quests are the core of every family's year. On top of that, we're building out location-based quests for the places where America's story actually happened — the battlefields, lighthouses, main streets, and mining towns your kids read about in school. So wherever you travel, your family can keep exploring and building confidence and resilience on the road.
National Historic Landmarks
From Independence Hall to Alcatraz — the places judged most important to the American story.
Places on the National Register
Historic districts, courthouses, depots, and homesteads — chances are, there's one in your town.
Historic Main Street Towns
Gold-rush towns, colonial villages, and river ports in the national Main Street network — weekend-sized time machines for the whole family.
Historic Landmark and Historic Town quests are in the works
Build outdoor readiness.
Not sure what to pack? Don't know how to read a compass? We've got you covered with bite-sized lessons.
Field Notes for Parents
48 micro-lessons across 12 pillars. Spend just a few minutes a week learning the basics of outdoor safety, navigation, and gear.
Kid Mode
Kids don't need lectures—they need missions. Switch to kid mode to get "Ask a Parent" prompts that turn learning into a game.
Simple, honest pricing.
Everyone starts on the free plan — your first 12 weekly quests cost nothing. Upgrading is completely optional.
- Your first 12 weekly quests included
- Family XP, levels, badges, and story timeline
- A free hero quest at every National Park
Unlock the other 40 weekly quests — that's just $1 per quest.
- Unlock the remaining 40 weekly quests
- All themed Quest Packs included
- All National Park location packs
Themed Quest Packs
Not a member yet? Grab 4-quest themed packs like the Night Sky Pack or Winter Explorers for just $4.
Own a campground, park, shop, or brand? Meet families where they already are.
Turn your location into an adventure. Build custom quests families complete on-site, bring real foot traffic through your doors, and earn 20% recurring revenue on every family you refer.
Every child deserves someone to explore with.
Adventure shouldn't depend on your zip code or family structure. Our nonprofit works to put meaningful outdoor experiences within reach of every young person — through adventure access, mentorship, and community. Our flagship goal: create 100,000 Adventure Days for kids who might not otherwise have them.
Questions about Outside
What is Outside?
Outside is a family outdoor-adventure app built around one simple quest each week. Families explore parks, learn outdoor skills, earn XP and badges, and record their adventures together.
How much does Outside cost?
The first 12 weekly quests are free. Explorer Membership costs $40 per year and unlocks the remaining 40 quests. Themed bonus quest packs cost $4 each.
Do we need to visit a national park to use Outside?
No. Weekly quests help families explore nearby as well as farther from home. Outside also includes adventures for all 63 U.S. national parks.
Can we use the Outside Field Guide before the app launches?
Yes. The free Outside Field Guide is available on the web now, with family-friendly information on parks, outdoor activities, wildlife, plants, gear, and skills. Join the waitlist to hear when the mobile app launches.