Destinations

The National Parks' Roads Less Traveled

Drew Wright

From my experience exploring the national parks, there still remains a handful of paths that will lead you away from the crowds and surround you with wilderness, and you can get there without strapping on a backpack and hitting the backcountry.

5 Experiences Every Traveler Should Have While Visiting Peru

Hillary + Matt

There's more to this South American country than just Machu Picchu.

Exploring the Santa Ynez Valley

Kevin Tangney

It is bone dry and beautiful in the Santa Ynez Valley.

3 Days of Exploring Canyons and Chasing Sunsets in Southern California

Michael Fricke

An awesome long weekend in the desert.

Biologists Run Rapids to Monitor Fish Species in the Colorado River

Susan Allen

When Science Merges with Adventure

8 Photos of Winter in Yellowstone National Park

Patrick James

Nothing compares to Yellowstone National Park in winter.

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.

Exploring Utah's Mighty 5 Solo

Jake Fagan

Letting It All Go

Cape May’s Visiting Admiral: Higbee the Snowy Owl

Susan Allen

Meet Higbee the snowy owl.

Off-Grid Adventures Just 2 Hours from Cabo San Lucas

Scott Sichler

Escape to Cabo Pulmo

Culling Biodiversity in Cascade-Siskiyou Benefits Nobody

Michael Graw

Interior Secretary Zinke has called for reversing the expansion of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument - the first monument established to protect biodiversity – based on dubious claims about the monument’s damage to local communities.

Breathing in the Scottish Highlands

Matthew Clark

Breathe in, and breathe out.

The Emerald Valley: 72 Hours of Food & Adventure in Napa Valley, Winter/Spring Edition

Josiah Roe

When Napa transforms into The Emerald Valley: outdoor adventure, food and fun this winter & spring.

5 Idaho Adventures Perfect for Spending the Holidays Outside

The Outbound Collective

Go wander this winter.

The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Havasupai Adventure

Katie Y

Are you singing the Havasu blues?! There's two reasons to sing the Havasu blues. One... you weren't able to snag a permit. Two... you've been to this magical place and now you're desperately missing those incredible blue waters. Whatever your reason is, here's how to snag a spot, as well as, how to get the most out of your trip while there!

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.

A Solo Sierra Sprint

Jake Young

Exploring the Roof of the World: 7 Days in Tibet

Tim van Kempen

My experiences whilst visiting the Holy Land

Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Brynn Schmidt

The Senate passed The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act early Saturday morning on December 2, 2017. Most of us are aware of this but are you aware that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge becomes open for oil and drilling because of it? The act, if reconciled with the House bill and signed by President Trump will allow for the sale of oil and gas leases in a section of the refuge. As the Wilderness Society phrases it, "Some places are just too wild to build. Together we can protect them." - Wilderness Society website (1)

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.

Travel On: Western Freight Train

Kevin Tangney

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.

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!