Lifestyle

5 Reasons to Wake Up Early and Catch a Sunrise

Austin Jackson

Getting up at o-dark-thirty may not be the easiest thing you do all week, but it may be one of the best things you can do for yourself.

The North Face, Patagonia, REI Respond to Trump's Executive Order on Public Lands

Liam McNally

"As stewards of America’s federal public lands, the Trump administration has an obligation to protect these most special wild places. Unfortunately, it seems clear they intend to do the opposite." - Rose Marcario, CEO of Patagonia

Why I Love California's Northern Coast

Benjamin Canevari

It's green and lush. It's wild and unpredictable. It's one of my favorite places I've ever been.

Road Trip Season is Here

John Entwistle

The roads are clear - time to get driving!

How to Leave Your Mark on the National Parks

Katie Johnson

Because who wants to acknowledge oblivion?

I Want to Use My Camera as an Instrument for Change: Here's How You Can Be a Part of It

Emily Hlaváč Green

In May I will embark on a journey to Peru to document the work of an NGO whose goal is to support local women through investment their creative skills and mentorship in business.

Life at Potrero Chico, Mexico's Awe-Inspiring Rock Climbing Destination

Carter Clark

Potrero Chico delivers endless possibilities with its world-class limestone, in addition to countless opportunities off of the walls.

How One Lobster Pot Maker in the UK is Keeping Old Traditions Alive

Gabriel Nivera

"What's so interesting about an old fisherman?" he asked. I smiled and laughed, you have stories and not everyone has stories to tell.

How My Home Became a Wasteland

Jonathon Reed

About logging, fires, and the importance of learning local history.

High Strung: Why You Need a Hammock in Your Life

Brian Balik

There aren't many reasons I can think of, as to why people who love the outdoors should not get a hammock. The number of reasons to get one though, is almost never-ending.

5 Tips for Making the Most of the Outdoors Right Around You

Andrew Todd

Find those "close-to-home" adventures that you can go on right now.

Unfortunate Truths of Being a "Dirtbag" on the Road

Karissa Frye

Not complaining, just saying.

How 5 Days in the Grand Canyon Helped Me Process Grief

Chloe Donlan

About a month ago, me and other members of the Santa Clara community unexpectedly lost a very special friend.

How Technology Pushed Me Outside

Merritt McKinney

“Would you even go outside if you didn’t have your camera?”

I Spoke Out Against Litter and Vandalism in My City's Parks and Got HAMMERED

Matt Van Swol

It's worth it, but you'll get an ear full!

The Best Way to Prepare for Your Next Adventure

James Sisti

Three Important Lessons Learned over the Years

A Journey to the Crystal Clear Waters of Panama's Red Frog Beach

AG Shotz

One of the many thrills of traveling is the spontaneity and flexibility it requires of your mindset

8 Things We Love about Exploring South Australia

Alyssa + Hannah ODYSEA

With it’s isolated beaches, award-winning wineries and some of the best beach camping, what’s not to love about South Australia!

Why I Keep a Travel Journal and You Should Too

Jonathon Reed

Hold onto your memories. And your backcountry permit.

Pledge to Protect our National Parks

Brynn Schmidt

As record crowds continue to descend upon our national parks and wild places and funding is drastically cut for our parks, we need to step up and do more as adventurers who frequent these awesome places. The National Park Foundation (@goparks on instagram) started a new hashtag pledge with #pledgetoprotect. Here are a few ways we can do that in our parks.

Rising Popularity of National Parks: Helpful or Harmful?

Emily White

With a record number of people visiting national parks, these sacred places are more valued than ever before. But does this amplified popularity help give recognition to these well-deserved places, or could the rise in human impact cause irreversible damage?

5 Books to Read in the Wild

Eric Bennett

Some book recommendations to help you connect more with the nature around you!

Explorer Spotlight: Erik Holmes

The Outbound Collective

Adventure Can Be Scary, and That's a Good Thing

Emily White

Eleanor Roosevelt once wisely advised, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” So I do.