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The Benefits of Hiking with Trekking Poles (Plus How to Use Them)

Nicole Mason / Activities and how-to

After years of thinking trekking poles were ridiculous, I found myself seriously struggling on a 500 mile trek across France and Spain.
The 7 Stages of Planning Your Next Adventure

Jess Fischer / How-to and lifestyle

1. Deciding You Need Another Adventure; Commence Stalking Travel Destinations Okay, you've decided, you need a vacation. No, you DESERVE an adventure. You work hard.
Here’s How to Avoid the Summer Crowds in Banff and Jasper National Parks

Matt Van Swol / Destinations, how-to, and travel

Last week, I took a six day trip to Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada.
5 Photography Tips for 24 Hours at Great Sand Dunes National Park

Michael Osborne / Activities, destinations, and how-to

Boasting the tallest sand dunes in North America dropped upon a melting pot of ecosystems, this young national park is a photographer's dream.
Under the Mountains: An Idiot's Guide to Caving

Dan Bernstein / Activities and how-to

Step Zero: Introduction Photo: Brian Fulda “Caves are the world’s most remote and fragile wildernesses.
How to Go Whale Watching in Washington (for Free!)

Josh Hollandsworth / Activities, destinations, and how-to

I recently moved to Washington from Florida on a whim.
How to Make Blueberry Bacon Pancakes while Camping

Alex Anderson / How-to

This recipe doesn't even need an introduction to convince you to make it.
How Learning Wilderness First Aid Seriously Upped My Hiking Game

Emily Pennington / Activities, health, and how-to

I skid down the side of the mountain the moment I see the crash.
7 Steps to the Ultimate Weekend Getaway

Kammok / How-to and lifestyle

We curated a getaway guide fit for adventurers, weekend warriors, and everyone in between. 1. Pick a destination. Close your eyes and put your finger on the map.
How to Prepare Food for Friends on Multi-Day Treks

Cara Rensing / Activities, health, how-to, and lifestyle

My partner, my sister, my brother-in-law, and I, are tackling the West Coast Trail in only 10 days! So I took on the task of preparing high energy meals for four people, for 6 days.
10 Tips for Photographing the Ocean

Abby Shepard / Activities and how-to

The ocean is one of my favorite places to be and to photograph. Living in Delaware by the Atlantic, I spend a lot of time at the beach. Here are my top 10 tips for photographing the ocean. 1.
10 Tips for Camping in Yosemite

Nick Kaimakis / Activities, destinations, and how-to

It’s summertime, and you are stoked about snagging permits for your adventure in the great California national park.
4 Things Photo School Won't Teach You

Garrett Graham / How-to

1. Your Gear Doesn’t Matter Cameras are tools.
My Top 5 S'more Concoctions

Kalli Hawkins / How-to and activities

Everybody loves the traditional Hershey's chocolate with a golden brown marshmallow fresh from the fire smothered between two graham crackers.
How to Cook Cajun Shrimp Boil in a Dutch Oven

Alex Anderson / Activities, health, and how-to

A shrimp boil foil packet is an old Cajun recipe people have been enjoying for years. Now that easy recipe can be enjoyed by you while camping.
How to Make Cowboy Coffee that Actually Tastes Good

Alex Anderson / How-to and activities

What happened to ordering a plain old cup of coffee? With all these crazy coffee recipes out there, I can't keep track of all the options.
Losing Yourself in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Sage Robinson / Destinations, how-to, lifestyle, family, activities, and travel

Lost. Go out and get lost. You won't regret it....you'll just have a story. For better or worse, a story and an adventure. I currently live in the beautiful town of Asheville, North Carolina.
Sleeping Under the Northern Lights in Abisko National Park

Jonathon Reed / Destinations, how-to, and travel

Abisko, Sweden, is widely regarded as the best place in the world to view the northern lights.
Cheap Alternatives to Backpacking Essentials

Jason Hatfield / How-to, activities, and travel

I've been backpacking for a long time, but like most people, I use a mix of gear acquired over the years. Some of that gear is ultra-light and perfect for almost any trek, other stuff not so much.
BC's Final Frontier: Forestry Roads

Tara Stamnes / Destinations, how-to, and activities

The outdoor community has been inundated lately with narratives around the popularizing of our natural spaces: hot springs shutting down due to misuse, the popularization of local gems resulting from.
8 Tips for Backpacking California's Lost Coast

Melissa Chen / Activities, destinations, and how-to

The Lost Coast is a 53-mile route along Northern California’s rugged coast, untouched by Highway 1.
Lessons Learned Backcountry Skiing in Colorado

Victoria Caffrey / How-to and activities

This year was my first year jumping into the AT boots and fully investing myself into backcountry skiing.
Tip of the Tongue: Hike Trolltunga, One of Norway's Most Epic Hikes

Joanne Howard / Destinations, how-to, activities, and travel

Fast Facts 22 km (13.
5 Tips for Taking Infants and Toddlers Outdoors

Alex Trudeau Viriato / How-to and family

The goal of this list is to help parents who want to take infants or toddlers outdoors but have some reservations.