Activities

Searching for Winter Wildlife in Yosemite Valley

Greg Harlow

Viewing winter wildlife in Yosemite Valley is all about timing. Here are some tips for when and where to find wildlife, how to photograph them, and what animals to expect.

The Quietest Ski Town: Silverton, Colorado

Holly Mandarich

That comforting quiet of just being fully and unapologetically present.

4 Reasons Why You Should Photograph the Winter Night Sky

Nick Palastro

Many photographers love to photograph the Milky Way during the late summer, but here are four reasons why you should focus on December, January, and February and shoot the winter night sky.

7 Essential Spring Landscape Photography Tips

Brandon Dewey

Essential spring photography tips which will help you take your spring images to the next level and help you make unique, one of a kind images.

Visiting Nebraska's Incredible Great Sandhill Crane Migration

Greg Harlow

​Kearney, Nebraska is the Sandhill Crane capital of the world, and there's a big sign at the entrance of the city to prove it. Every year, one of earth's greatest spectacles occurs between March and April, where over 600,000 Sandhill Cranes make a pit stop to feed in the Platte River before continuing their journey north.

5 Tips for Getting Adventurous Ice Climbing Photos

Richard Smith

The Perfect Weekend Adventure at Big Basin State Park

Benjamin Canevari

Some people make it a quick out and back to the falls. We ended up doing the whole loop and then some!

The Cure For Your Terrible Winter Blues

Holly Mandarich

Don't let the snowpack deter you.

Recommendations for a Week in Yellowstone (Winter or Early Spring)

Brynn Schmidt

There is so much to do in Yellowstone in winter and early spring. If you haven't experienced this park in winter, you are definitely missing out. From cross-country skiing to the boiling river to snow coach tours and more - and with very low crowds. Check out these recommendations for a week in Yellowstone in my favorite season there, winter.

New York's Top 10 Camping Adventures

Outbound

Between the Adirondacks, the Catskills, Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes, and the magnificent state parks, New York has an adventure for everyone!

The 20 Best Campsites near Seattle

Outbound

From Puget Sound to the old-growth rain forests, emerald alpine lakes and stunning mountain peaks, the Seattle area has a campsite for you!

The 10 Best Campsites near Portland, OR

Outbound

Portland, Oregon: home to sweeping landscapes, incredible microbreweries, and some of the best camping in the Pacific Northwest.

8 Idaho Waterfalls to Explore When the Snow Melts

Outbound

Raging falls and lush green trails, we're ready for you.

The Hottest Permits: Get Your Summer Planning on Now

Sarah Horn

Be a planning pro. Now is the time to start reserving permits for those high demand places.

5 Outstanding Spring Hikes near Las Vegas

Mayson

Before the mercury starts rising, here're five outstanding spring hikes to explore near Las Vegas, Nevada.

7 Days on Island Time Exploring Puerto Rican Paradise

Edward Dalton

"You know, you may not be born in Puerto Rico, but Puerto Rican is definitely born in you."

The 10 Best Campsites near San Francisco

Outbound

Welcome warm spring weather with a weekend immersed in nature.

The Ultimate Winter Getaway to Winter Park, Colorado

Chelsea Brinkley

Winter Park is a town a little over an hour drive from Denver, Colorado. It’s a gorgeous drive on winding roads with the mountains as your background and even more spectacular after a dusting of snow!

A Weekend Spent in One of Oregon's Best Spots: The Wallowas

Roark Nelson

Relaxing by one of Oregon's amazing alpine lakes

I Drove 10 Hours Just to See a Glacier: Here's Why It Was Worth It

Kaila Walton

A whirlwind three day adventure, which involved 22 total hours of driving, that was packed with waterfalls, rivers, glaciers, wildlife and crazy weather, all so I could see one specific glacier.

Ridge to Bridge: A Fundraising Event for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Michael Irvine

Enjoy "The Bay Area's most gorgeous hike and ride" while you raise money to potect open space across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Climbing in 18-Degree Weather to Shoot the Sunrise

Roark Nelson

Don't let cold mornings deter you from experiencing the best light the sun has to offer.

6 Reasons Why You Should Use a Telephoto Lens for Landscape Photography

Brandon Dewey

Six reasons why you should add a telephoto lens in your bag to improve your landscape photography images.

Our Hike to Angels Landing: Dangerous? Maybe. Amazing? Definitely.

Jess Fischer

I'm still not sure if Angels Landing is one of the most dangerous hikes in the world, but I know it was one of the most precarious hikes I have ever done.