When Camping Doesn't Go As Planned, But You Make the Most of It

Brynn Schmidt

Sometimes adventures don't go as planned and instead of roughing it and toughing it out, you adjust and admit you don't have to be so adventurous all the time. So while we did camp in 28-40 degree weather for a little over one day in rain/snow with a river of melted snow running through our swampy campsite, we didn't exactly rough it the whole time.

8 Tips for Backpacking California's Lost Coast

Melissa Chen

Solitude on California's rugged coast

10 Normal Things Dirtbags Do (That Aren't Normal for Most People)

Gabi Robledo

Let's face it, dirtbags are the best people to be around. They're a rad, down to earth species. But it's not until you recount epic tales to others that you realize you aren't that normal. Do most people think they're weird? Yes. Constantly being on the road or in the outdoors ingrains habits that become normal for you, but not so normal to others.

10 Amazing Adventures in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains

The Outbound Collective

Escape into the mountains for a little while.

Explorer Spotlight: Tori Marsh

The Outbound Collective

10 Incredible Coastal Campsites in Washington

The Outbound Collective

This is what summer is all about.

15 Amazing Summer Hikes in Idaho

The Outbound Collective

You only get a few months of summer every year. Make them count.

12 Facts of Trail Life Only True Backpackers Will Understand

Hartley Brody

To get you fired up for your next backpacking trip, check out these "facts of trail life" and find out if you're a TRUE backpacker.

Why We Love the Desert

Karissa Frye

A look into what makes desert adventures so noteworthy.

5 Photos from a Solo Adventure in Escalante, Utah

Leo Xu

My second time in Escalante, and it keeps calling me to go back!

Drones: Changing Old Stereotypes

Matt Van Swol

Just some tips from a guy stumbling his way through all of this...

Tip of the Tongue: Hike Trolltunga, One of Norway's Most Epic Hikes

Joanne Howard

This photogenic cliff is one for the bucket list. Snow-dusted mountains and dramatic fjords will be your background. And guess what? This remote hike is even accessible by public transportation.

An Autumn Roam in New Zealand's Fiordland

Crystal Brindle

Roaming over passes and camping beneath the stars from Falls Creek to Hut Creek

The 10 Best Hikes in Delaware

Abby Shepard

Delaware may be a small state, but it's packed with incredible landscapes to explore. Here are my top 10 picks for the best hikes in the First State!

An Adventure around Iceland's Ring Road - A Short Film

How To Get There Hess

A short film showing our 8 day Ring Road tour of Iceland + a link to detailed day-to-day itinerary!

5 Tips for Taking Infants and Toddlers Outdoors

Alex Trudeau Viriato

My wife and I have been taking our son on adventures through national parks and wilderness areas since he was less than a year old and this is what we’ve learned.

Learning from the Power of the Outdoors

Hailey Schnieders

Because the strongest healing power is right outside of ordinary.

Why Hanging Lake is Worth the Hike

Haley Bissonnette

I'm convinced that Hanging Lake is one of the most beautiful treasures that nature has to offer.

5 Lessons for Long-Distance Cycle Touring

Jonathon Reed

Here’s what I’ve learned during my first 1,000 km.

The 10 best hikes near Nashville, TN

Katie Y

Want to see what Tennessee has to offer for outdoor fun? Here are some great hiking and swimming holes the locals love within a two-hour drive of Music City!

Explorer Spotlight: Breanne McNitt

The Outbound Collective

What It's Like to Spend 5 Weeks in New Zealand

Melissa Chen

New Zealand is one of those places where you could spend months exploring and still feel like you haven't seen enough. During my 5 week trip, most people I met were either the "quit my job to travel" types or on a shorter 2 week holiday. So what was it like to have 5 weeks in New Zealand and know that there was a definite end?

White Sands Adventures in the Land of Enchantment

Sage Robinson

Welcome to the Moon

Introducing: CamelBak Pursuit Series

The Outbound Collective

We're launching a new event series to help improve access to the outdoors. During this three-day escape, you'll play hard, have fun, and learn all of the outdoor activities and skills that you've always dreamt about. https://pursuit.theoutbound.co