10 Amazing pictures near Glacier National Park

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Following our dreams is important

Angie Vasquez

As I sit here writing my last article for the 2021 Outbound Writer's Residency, I feel such humility and gratitude. Never would I have thought I’d get the opportunity to be able to share stories of my outdoor adventures and exploration.

8 Best places to hike near Minneapolis

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Why we should ALL support Underrepresented Storytellers

Francis Mendoza

As I finish up my residency in the second cohort of the Outbound Collective's Writer's Residency for Underrepresented Storytellers, I want to shout out the brands and organizations that are doing the REAL work of amplifying our voices and diversifying the outdoors.

Sharing The Outdoors With My Nephew

Kalli Hawkins

An unexpected Tuesday spent babysitting, turned into a welcomed hiking routine with my two-year-old nephew.

Recreating Outdoors to Connect not Compete

Samara Almonte

Reflections from the Writers Residency for Underrepresented Storytellers and appreciation for my favorite “hiking” spot of the year Gold Creek Pond.

Give guide - Support these 8 community partners!

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It's time for end-of-year giving! Give money, in-kind donations, or time in honor of someone you love to these 8 organizations connecting historically underrepresented people with the outdoors.

Ski pregame: Early season preparation

Dani Reyes-Acosta

Before ski season starts, we have to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally. This story centers on an intersectional approach to pre-season training, snowpack (and personal) investigation.

Conversations with Cool People: Julia Nadler

Jessica Cho

Ever wondered what it's like to live and adventure abroad? Ever itched to do something way out of your comfort zone? Learn more about Julia's experience moving abroad to New Zealand after graduating from college and getting outdoors to appreciate the beautiful landscape!

Charming towns in the South for your next winter getaway

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Don't sleep on the South when planning your next winter escape! These laid-back towns have real charm and opportunities to relax, shop, dine, recreate outdoors, and get in the holiday spirit. Be gone, winter blues!

Family Fun Adventure at Lake Powell

Jace Carmichael

We loved spending a long weekend exploring Lake Powell and the Colorado River by boat with our daughter, learning history, and admiring the beauty of the area.

Learning how to "winter" after a decade of snowbirding

Amanda E. Machado

Three weeks in Alaska showed me another way of considering time.

Summer In The Smokies

Angie Vasquez

Let's talk about favorite places I visited while living in the Smoky Mountains/Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee

Indoor winter activities to enjoy with loved ones

Stephanie Harper

Here are some easy and affordable ways to cozy up and get into the spirit of the holidays while celebrating the best of the season through food, merriment, and all things Hygge.

Festive cocktails and mocktails for your holiday gathering

Noël Russell

Serve up some holiday drinks that feel festive with hints of wintery flavors like cinnamon and clove. Mull, dash, infuse, then pour these alcoholic and non-alcoholic concoctions and spice things up (literally) during your holiday gatherings this season!

Family Friendly Cycle Touring in the Kootenays

Rachel Bertsch

Known as a mountain biking mecca with epic descents over varied terrain and a road cyclists dream with plenty of routes that follow twisting lakeshore roads, we wondered if there were places for the whole family to enjoy? Here are four rail trails we found worthy to explore that you're able to take the whole family.

The Smells of Grandma's House

Angie Vasquez

Skipping the holidays for several years made me extra thankful for my grandma's cornbread, mac and cheese, and chitlins.

5 Tips to get into yoga this holiday season

Hatie Parmeter

The holidays are the perfect opportunity to turn to yoga for some grounding you-time. Whether you're a first-timer or a lapsed regular, let’s get on the mat and start an asana practice together.

Connecting with the land as an ancestor

Samara Almonte

It’s more important than ever to recognize that we are part of larger ecosystems and we are never alone when we gather outdoors.

A How-to Guide for Holiday Gathering with Dogs

Hatie Parmeter

Many people have adopted dogs during the pandemic and can’t wait for the chance to introduce them to loved ones during the winter holidays. Here’s a guide for making sure your canine companion safely enjoys these gatherings as much as you do!

Why We Gather Outdoors

Francis Mendoza

While we gather outdoors to keep the pandemic at bay, it's a reminder that ALL of our ancestors gathered outside to celebrate our cultures, share food, and enjoy each other's similarities and differences.

Inhale / Exhale

Kyle Kotajarvi

Kyle Kotajarvi is a photographer and filmmaker based in Seattle, WA. The following essay is about what inspired him to create his short film Inhale / Exhale - a mental-health-focused narrative about our need for the outdoors through the trials and tribulations of the past few years.

3 Recipes to elevate your camp food game

Paulina Dao

Want to impress your friends and improve your camp food options? Try these three recipes!

Gather: The 2021 Holiday Guide

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Many people are spending the 2021 holidays with loved ones for the first time since the pandemic began. Instead of a traditional gift guide full of products, we're sharing intimate stories of family gatherings, recipes, DIY projects, and ways to enjoy one another's company. We hope you love it!