Across Idaho, people form deep connections to the outdoors through tradition, work and ritual. Rooted Outside is a magazine-style collection of stories that explore those relationships from multiple perspectives. This wide-ranging special tells the stories of riders retracing the historic Chief Joseph Trail in honor of the Nez Perce journey of 1877, examines how wildfire response is coordinated nationwide from Boise's National Interagency Fire Center, spends quiet mornings along the Boise River with a man using cold water to build mental and physical resilience, and more. Together, these stories reflect how history, stewardship, and well-being are shaped by Idaho's iconic outdoors.