7 Awesome Midwestern adventures for water-lovers

Outbound

You’ll be surprised by the number of top-notch beachfront, lakeside, and waterfall adventures these states have to offer.

7 Epic National Park Adventures to Explore this Summer

Outbound

From Yosemite and Yellowstone to Acadia and the Great Smoky Mountains, our team members here at The Outbound Collective have rounded up some of our favorite National Park adventures to inspire your summer destinations.

Reclaiming the Land Part 3: A conversation with the founders of Shelterwood Collective

Amanda E. Machado

Shelterwood Collective is a Black, Indigenous, and Queer-led organization set to buy 900 acres in Northern California for land restoration and community healing.

Review: Sierra Designs Women’s Tepona Wind Jacket

Bethany Stivers

I love competition. I played competitive soccer my whole life through the D1 collegiate level. After college, I started pursuing individual outdoor sports like mountain biking, rock climbing, and trail running.

Car Camping Tips for Beginners

Adriana Garcia

Planning for your first camping trip can seem like a daunting task, so I’ve put together some easy-to-follow tips for you to use this spring and summer.

Ultimate Insider’s Guide To Jacksonville: From "The Beaches" to Riverside

Travels of Sarah Fay

Want a weekend away to a hidden gem in Florida for outdoor enthusiasts? Head to Jacksonville and The Beaches of Jacksonville for watersports, fun in the sun, amazing music, and mouthwatering food.

Now Hiring: Full Time Camp Host

Aaron Rickel Jones

No experience necessary! See if you have what it takes to be camp host at Camp Campy Camp.

Being a Yosemite Climbing Steward

Kaya Lindsay

Visit the Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Vermont

Tara Schatz

Planning a Vermont vacation and want to include some fabulous waterfalls and swimming holes in your itinerary?

Arkansas's Top Adventures Await You

Outbound

Southern natural beauty at its finest- discover Arkansas’s plethora of hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, waterfall chasing, and crystal mining opportunities.

Testing Eddie Bauer's Amphib Cargo Shorts on the Anacostia River

Outbound

Tyrhee Moore, Eddie Bauer One Outside Leader, packs light when adventuring, and these quick-dry, wear-everywhere shorts made the cut.

Trip Planning 101: An Epic Summer Road Trip

Outbound

Ready to hit the road?

The dirt on dispersed camping

Outbound

A great way to bypass crowded campgrounds and hefty reservation fees, and experience the beautiful solitude of nature.

Review: Darn Tough Hiking Socks

Ben Dawson

When I was a kid, like most people, I used to loathe getting socks as a gift. Now as an adult, and lover of all things outdoors, I keep an ever growing quiver of high-quality socks for all occasions.

Guidelines for Campfire Guitars

Aaron Rickel Jones

We're pretty sure these apply to trumpets, banjos, and didgeridoos as well.

Product Review: S.O.L. Survival and Medic Kits

Adam Edwards

I packed two S.O.L. survival kits for a remote kayaking excursion, and I'm glad I did. Here's why.

Visit Arkansas (and win)

Outbound

Arkansas is bursting with beauty to explore, perfect for locals and visitors alike.

Tips for Swimming Safely in the Outdoors

Jessica Cho

Head to natural bodies of water this summer with these water-safe practices in mind.

Review: RMU Mountain Briefcase

Jess Villaire

This pack is a fantastic, adaptable hybrid between a rolling suitcase and a travel specific pack – with all the bells and whistles to bring all your gear. It’s for both the casual weekender, gear junkie, or the business traveler, and brings everything you need along for the ride.

The Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandal needs to be in your go-to beach gear list.

Shea Donavan

This sandal has changed my ocean-centered life.

Permits 101: The Basics of the Backcountry Permit System

Noël Russell

Swimming Holes You Should Know About This Summer

Outbound

Take a dip in these natural swimming spots to refresh while being water safe

20 of the Best Hikes in the USA

Angie Vasquez

No matter if you are a novice or experienced hiker, there is a trail here for you.

Into the wild with the Danner Trail 2650 Campo

Natalia Martinez

I was in my mid-twenties when I discovered and fell in love with hiking. An activity that is highly versatile AND I can do it with my dog? Sign me up.