Activities

Looking Behind: 5 Times I Was Glad I Turned My Camera Around

Simanta Mahanta

5 instances of a beautiful rearview!

Lost and Found: Rediscovering the Legendary Shipton's Arch

Kevin McFarland

​In the far reaches of the barren landscape between Kashgar and Kygyzstan in far Western China lies a hidden gem so remote and guarded it was pronounced a legend as recently as 20 years ago.

How the John Muir Trail Turned Me into a Committed Through-Hiker

Mikaela Gregory

From 20 days on the trail, the following four things were what I appreciated most and what I will seek from every through-hike I set my sights on.

3 Days of Exploring Canyons and Chasing Sunsets in Southern California

Michael Fricke

An awesome long weekend in the desert.

Exploring Utah's Mighty 5 Solo

Jake Fagan

Letting It All Go

Off-Grid Adventures Just 2 Hours from Cabo San Lucas

Scott Sichler

Escape to Cabo Pulmo

Zion National Park in 72 Hours

Kevin Abernethy

Even if you have a limited amount of time, make your way to Zion and see the highlights of the park in 72 hours.

Destination, Orion: 7 Photos of Winter Stars in Shenandoah National Park

Nick Palastro

Everyone knows about Orion's Belt or maybe even the Orion Nebula, but there is far more within this winter constellation that the eye cannot see.

A Sunset You Won't Forget: Hawksbill Summit in Shenandoah National Park

Demetrios Varoumas

One of the best spots to watch the sunset in Shenandoah National Park

Hunger Games on the Trail to Olympic NP's Upper Royal Basin

Simanta Mahanta

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

Win the Give Presence Giveaway

Chaco Footwear

10 Amazing Winter Hikes in Utah

Outbound

‘Tis the season to go hiking.

5 Idaho Adventures Perfect for Spending the Holidays Outside

Outbound

Go wander this winter.

A Solo Sierra Sprint

Jake Young

From Alabama to Zion: 5 Photos from a Night Hike to Angels Landing

Trey Walker

From packing the bags to arriving at Zion. Oh yeah, there will be photos :)

7 Essential Winter Landscape Photography Tips

Brandon Dewey

Essential winter landscape photography tips to take your winter landscape images to the next level and to make you a better landscape photographer.

The New Moab: Exploring Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

Holly Mandarich

Hot springs, camping, hiking, dog-friendly national parks, skiing, optional glamping - Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico offer everything to fuel your adventurous spirit!

We Found a Glamping Gem near Taos, New Mexico

Holly Mandarich

We found ourselves among friends in the Taos area for Thanksgiving...in a very unusual sort of situation.

Fly Fishing for Trout 101

Jess Fischer

Have you ever thought about getting into fly fishing? Here's are the basics.

VIDEO: Rappelling Down the 150 Foot Cave at Stephen's Gap!

Merritt McKinney

Stephen's Gap may be the raddest outdoor adventure in the state of Alabama. Watch the descent through the keyhole, past the waterfall, and onto the narrow pedestal.

Adventure Gold in the Land of Enchantment: 72 Hours in Silver City, New Mexico

Josiah Roe

Backpacking, mountain biking, hot springs and canyoneering in the hidden heart of the Land of Enchantment.

Finding Solace in Shenandoah National Park

Kevin Tangney

What suckers. I can’t help think to myself as I speed towards Shenandoah National Park, watching the inbound traffic craw into our nation’s capital on a crisp fall morning. The 105 mile stretch of Skyline Drive is a short one hour jaunt from downtown Washington.

Essential Packing List for Backpacking to Havasupai

Lisa Bao

If you’re planning to backpack to this desert paradise, you’re going to want gear that’s light but also sets you up for a fun time.

Life on the Long Trail: An Expedition through Vermont's Green Mountains

Aaron Ibey

A 275 mile trek on America's oldest footpath, The Long Trail. Three good friends, a backpack filled with gear, and a good camera. Here are some photos I captured on our hike in October of 2017.