Travel

The Adventurous Route to Machu Picchu

Madalyne Staab

Anyone can take a van to Machu Picchu. But what about taking your own motorcycle? As you can imagine not everything went to plan.

Reminiscing on a Pre-Pandemic Road Trip

Cameron Catanzano

I'm not normally this nostalgic, but quarantine tends to have that effect.

Las Vegas is an Underground Outdoor Mecca

Madalyne Staab

Las Vegas is gaudy, over the top, and full of debauchery. But, it is also home to some world-class climbing, mountain biking and many more amazing outdoor adventures.

Appalachian Trail - First 5%

Cody Markham

My experience hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail - 10 days, one "dank" mountain and infinitely many good times.

13 of the Best Spots to Explore this Fall

Erin Newman-Mitchell

The brisk weather, the beautiful colors, and the fresh, crisp air of autumn make it arguably the greatest season for hiking.

Exploring Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Cameron Catanzano

Some states have far more to offer than outsiders might expect. Oklahoma is one of them.

A Trip to the Dolomites with My Dad

Cameron Catanzano

​Despite being part of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites are not a very popular spot for American tourists. But, maybe after learning all it has to offer you can start to change that.

Exploring the Yukon

Michael Overbeck

An 8000km road trip through the heart of the Yukon Wilderness.

Erin's Travel Guide to Austin, Texas

Erin Newman-Mitchell

Austin, Texas is renowned for being the Live Music Capital of the world, but what many don't know are the multitude of adventures Austin holds aside from its night scene.

The Four Pass Loop (in a day)

Kyle Frost

A sublime day on Colorado's most beautiful backpacking loop.

5 Backcountry Huts for Winter Adventures in Colorado

Kyle Frost

These huts offer incredible winter adventure access, epic views, and an escape in the the mountains.

Spectacular Cascade Views from the Lunch Counter on Mt Adams

Jennifer Carr

The wildflowers, sunset views, Milky Way, and meteors lessen the sting of a botched summit bid.

6 Cozy Cabins We'd Love to Escape to Right Now

Kyle Frost

The world is...a bit complicated right now. And that's putting it lightly.

From Retiree to Youth

Emma Smith

During his first backpacking trip in 20 years, my dad reflected on his life after retiring from his 30-year-long career in corporate law just a month after I turned 21

Lessons Learned From The Colorado Trail

Kalli Hawkins

Every experience in the outdoors can prove to be a learning opportunity. Here are the lessons I have learned!

How Much Do You Like Pie?

Heather Arnold

Enough to want get up at 5am and drive an hour, only to park your car at a random campsite, hop on your bicycle and cycle 35km one way to have a pie? And then cycle back. Well, I like pie… so that’s exactly what I did!

Beginner Backpacking in Central Oregon: Misadventures Along the Broken Top Loop Trail

Jacqueline McGraw

With the West Coast on fire, it's a miracle we were able to experience the beauty of Central Oregon and our fair share of beginner backpacking mishaps.

Milford Sound: The 8th Wonder of the World Revealed

Nikos Taskos

Discover the mysterious Milford Sound, its cyclopean cliffs and numerous waterfalls bringing down gallons of pure glacial water all shadowing below the enigmatic Mitre Peak.

The Three Types of Rocky Mountain National Park Hikers

Lysianne Peacock

After three summer hiking seasons in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), it is has become very clear to me that tourists and park frequenters alike have specific preferences for the hikes they choose to do. While there are a plethora of hiking destinations, there are three primary types of hikers in the park that you might run (or rather, hike) into in RMNP.

The Good, The Bad, and the Geotag

Jill Toth

Healthy geo-tagging = keeping stoke levels high and environmental impact levels low

Review: Leisure Co MoonLite Inflatable Pillow

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A Call to Recreate Responsibly

Kalli Hawkins

The increase in recreational use of the outdoors is having a tremendous impact, and it's becoming apparent.

Canoeing Canada's North: The Easiest and Most Accessible Paddles Near Whitehorse, Yukon

Rachel B

For beginners or those wanting to experience the larger than life nature at a relaxed pace, a quick guide to where to take your canoe or kayak while visiting Whitehorse, Yukon.

Death Valley Reaches an Insanely Hot 130 degrees

Kyle Frost

Amidst a massive heat wave and fires sweeping the west, the reading may be the hottest recorded temperature ever on earth.