7 Hikes You Need to Do in the Phoenix Area

Calvin Weibel

There are plenty of cool trails in the greater Phoenix Area. Check out these 7 hikes in the Valley of the Sun.

The Year the Outdoors Returned as a Priority: My 2016 in Review

Scott Kaiser

A year spent walking more than 200 miles in three national parks.

My Highest Effort Pictures of 2016

John Entwistle

The pictures that stand out most in my mind are usually those that I had to struggle the most to get. Not the ones where I lucked out on the side of the highway or from my back yard. The ones where I slogged up a mountain, braved the elements, or ventured into uncharted territory.

Looking for Wildlife? Try One of These 6 Wild Drives

Jon King

Keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready.

Climbing Montana's Tallest Mountain, Granite Peak

Karissa Frye

Pushing Limits Above the Clouds

8 Tips to Finance Your Winter Explorations

Matt Van Swol

Save money, live better, EXPLORE.

We Need to Protect the Wolves of Yellowstone

Brynn Schmidt

Two well-known and beloved Yellowstone wolves were killed this past month during the legal hunting season. Both were killed near the park boundaries. Wolves don't know the imaginary lines that separate the park from the surrounding wilderness and we need to do all we can to fight for their protection in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

So, You Got a Drone for Christmas?

Matt Van Swol

Don't be an intrusive explorer.

Rediscovering the Impact of Exploration: An Argument for Revisiting Your Past Adventures

Jacalyn Beales

It's like Vaneigem said: "Our task is not to rediscover nature but to remake it."

My Solo Christmas Adventure to Southern Utah

Leo Xu

A Cross-Country Road Trip Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution. Here's Why.

Matthew Thomson

Make your resolution an adventurous one.

9 Photos from My Day Trip to the Ancient Forest

Kaila Walton

Snowshoeing through a winter wonderland full of ancient cedar trees.

In Search of Cuba's Eclectic Color and Character

Adrien Patanè

Gritty and great, colorful and lively, Cuba represents a proud nation of eclectic culture and uniqueness unlike any other. Not only is a trip to this amazing country a venture back in time, its also to one of promise and change for the future.

Break 10 Bad Habits in 2017 by Spending More Time Outside

Rachel Davidson

Even more reasons why exploring the great outdoors should be your #1 New Year's resolution.

How to Execute Your Adventure Bucket List in the New Year

Jonathon Reed

Start the new year with greater vision for what you want to do.

Why Music Is Essential for the Adventurous

Eric Murdock

We adventure. But what helps us do so?

5 Tips for Hiking with Kids and Toddlers

Brandon Dewey

Five tips for hiking with your kids to help make it fun and enjoyable for everyone!

You Don't Have to Be a Pro to Capture the Perfect Shot

Jacalyn Beales

Whether your adventures keep you local or have you traversing the great outdoors around the globe, explorative photography is no longer just for the pros.

The Ultimate 10-day Oregon Road Trip

Austin Jackson

West coast, best coast? Find out for yourself!

Why You Shouldn't Let Doubt and Fear Keep You from a Life of Adventure

Riccardo Marino

The truth is, you're holding yourself back.

Making the Most of an Epic Skiing Crash in Whistler

Andrew Hoang

Finding a new interest out of a trip ending injury

The College Road Trip

Will McKay

Fueled by quesadillas and sunsets.

9 Things that the Outdoors Taught Me in 2016

Austin Jackson

Hungry for experiences, here are the 9 things I learned from the outdoors in 2016.

7 Essential Landscape Photography Composition Techniques

Brandon Dewey

Are you looking for a fast and cheap way to improve your landscape photography? These seven composition techniques that, when applied, will help you improve your landscape photography skills.