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An expert roadtripper's guide to the best American road trips based on their proximity to adventure—from fly fishing holes to flowy singletrack and unreal stargazing.

The sci-fi vibes, landspeeders, and other unearthly amenities of OutpostX, reviewed

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From where to eat, play, and stay, here’s the insider intel you need to visit Baja Sur’s best adventure town.

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Even after living in northern Arizona for 15 years, this landscape never gets old to me. Here’s my advice on when to visit to avoid the crowds.

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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

Full of natural beauty and incredible outdoor experiences, Arkansas is a place made for bold adventurers looking to travel a different path

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There are only 14 weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. So you better make them count.

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Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. These stunning hikes trace the coast, from quiet beach walks to heart-pounding cliff treks.

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Celebrate National Trails Day with some of the best hikes in the U.S.—from slot canyons to grassland wanders to secluded beaches.

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Winters? Not actually that bad. Summers? Divine. Here are our favorite places to swim, run, bike, and chill in the Windy City.

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From turquoise gems in the Rockies to forest-fringed glacial lakes in New England, escape the crowds at these nine American lakes where adventure and serenity go hand in hand.

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Sponsor Content: Discover Vail

Professional athlete and longtime Vail resident Josiah Middaugh shares his favorite trails, restaurants, and attractions

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Sponsor Content: Petoskey Area

Warmer weather opens up a wider array of activity options that highlight the Petoskey Area, Michigan’s unassuming hub for year-round adventure

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Sponsor Content: Visit Nebraska

Everything you didn't expect in a state that's flat-out surprising

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Sponsor Content: West Virginia

Here’s how to explore the stunning cascades in every corner of the Mountain State

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Sponsor Content: West Virginia

Follow West Virginia’s famed country roads through spirited small towns to uncrowded gems and world-class outdoor adventures

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These tiny hamlets, with less than 6,000 locals, provide the perfect blend of quaint vibes and outdoor fun

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Whether it’s your first time paddling out or you’re looking to fine-tune your bottom turn, surf lessons can take your skills to the next level.

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From the craggy Canadian coast to the deserts of Arizona, these cosmic drives promise around-the-clock awe

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The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to mountains, here are the best uncrowded spots to get a site.

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Sponsor Content: REI

The tent that launched a whole new generation of backpackers is now more comfortable, convenient, and protective than ever

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Snorkeling deaths caused by rapid onset pulmonary edema may be as common, or more so, than the accidental inhalation of water.

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I learned so much from tackling this gnarly, 485-mile thru-hike in one of the stormiest, most mountainous states. Would I do it again? Yup.

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Sponsor Content: Petoskey Area

Explore the many active sides of the Petoskey Area, Northern Michigan's unassuming hub for year-round adventure

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We’ve redefined the modern adventurer’s bucket list

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From Bear Lake to Snow Canyon, these are our desert expert's coolest places to romp around outside

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Sponsor Content: The Broadmoor

Experience pure luxury in the mountains with a stay at The Broadmoor and its three all-inclusive Wilderness properties

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Sponsor Content: Travel Nevada

When adventure gets a little unusual, it just gets better

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From a music-centric journey across the northern U.S. to a national park-studded road trip through the heartland, we’ve got itineraries for your next great cross-country adventure.

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It’s pretty, secluded, and trends on social media. And because it fills up a year in advance, you’ll be lucky to snag a reservation, but it’s worth trying—and not just for the amenities or decor.

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It isn’t impossible to find lodging around our nation’s most-visited national park. But these spots are extra cool—from secluded cabins and riverside retreats, to a treehouse and beyond.

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From a lookout tower with a wood-fired sauna to a sleek cabin with volcano views, these imaginative, forested forts go way beyond your best childhood dreams

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Feeling the pull of the road? Here are our favorite routes, with the best stops, stays, and adventures—from coast to coast.

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From supermoons to a total eclipse to the national park’s biggest and best-attended star parties, these are the must-see celestial shows of the year

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Here’s how to pack a long weekend trip with the District’s most memorable activities, enriching experiences, and exciting adventures

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This lodge is all about its spectacular location, within a national monument and between two national parks. It also has fire pits, free s’mores, and access to endless trails and rivers.

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Sponsor Content: Discover Lake County

Escape to Lake County with tips from a local, and find the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation

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From a Denver hotel resembling an aspen grove to national-parks-adjacent stays with mountain-bike rentals and train access into the Grand Canyon, these new places are definitely on our vacation radar

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Whether you like to camp, paddle, take long walks, or bike flowy singletrack, these are the coolest ways to spend your precious time off in 2025

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Done with cold weather? From the Keys’ turquoise waters to the Panhandle’s white-sand shores and beyond, here are the Sunshine State’s best beaches to visit.

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These are our favorite healthy trips in North America, from a desert hot-springs lodge to a quiet island off the Pacific Coast.

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Our travel writers spent weekends at some fabulous places: a red-rock retreat, stargazing domes, and one of the national parks’ hardest-to-book cabins. Here’s where we’re sending our friends next year.

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Experience two of SoCal's stunning desert landscapes—the low Colorado to the east, and the mountainous Mojave to the west—with these gorgeous treks, ranging from 1 to 37 miles

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Sponsor Content: Visit Park City

Discover a fuller mountain life in Park City, Utah

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Outside spends a lot of time ranking the best mountain towns in the country, but which one is the worst?

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Here’s the local’s cheat sheet to navigating on and off-piste thrills of Colorado’s most coveted destinations

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The place has it all. Points for trying to guess, but you may never have heard of the name.

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We love to travel, but most airports suck. Here are ones that don't.

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This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.

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Hear me out: I love the outdoors, and that includes playing golf. These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.

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Our national parks columnist reveals his all-time favorite treks in Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef for both beginner and advanced adventurers

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For the past 50-plus years, our colleagues at SKI magazine have invited readers to weigh in on the best ski resorts—because no one’s as passionate as a skier praising their favorite hill. These ranked highest.

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I was in need of transformation, but wasn’t so sure chakra-balancing treatments and hikes through a mystical vortex site would help

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A tiny, remote backcountry hut in the Front Range has everything you need—and nothing you don’t

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Here’s how to save serious money at this and other U.S. ski hills this season

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This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.

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Sleep in style, and close to the trailhead and slopes, at these jaw-dropping adventure base camps

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I stayed in these glass-walled geodesic domes under dark skies, just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park and its world-renowned hoodoos

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From Boston to San Francisco, urban hikers have stitched parks and paths together into beautiful, rigorous, and creative routes

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Astronomers say Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will likely be visible to the naked eye this weekend in the U.S. Here’s how and where to see it.

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It’s a tough job, but I’ve been testing these warm-soak places for many years. Here are my all-time favorites.

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B.C.’s beauty is hard to top. Our writer shares her ideal route, packed with stunning coastlines, mountain peaks, and insider tips on where to stay, eat, and play.

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Climb some of the most beautiful and unique mountains in the world without any technical experience

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It may be called the Green Mountain State, but when fall arrives, this land reveals its true colors

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Two beautiful national parks, 89 state parks, plus mountains, rivers, and coastline. Having grown up in Texas, I can attest: this state has it all.

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Hidden along Highway 1, not far from Point Reyes National Seashore and celebrated oyster farms, this camp-like retreat is drawing city-goers eager to be surrounded by wilderness

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Catch the colors and miss the crowds at these often-overlooked autumn destinations. Our parks columnists reveals where leaf peepers can see fall’s best shows.

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The Frying Pan Tower is 32 miles offshore, way the heck up in the air, and the coolest vacation rental on earth

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From a two-mile stroll in North Carolina to a 2,600-mile trek along the Pacific Crest, these hikes have had the most profound impact on our trails columnist—and will change your perspective on the country.

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Sponsor Content: Alabama’s Beaches

Beautiful white sand shores, outdoor adventures, the nation's best recreational trail, and unique attractions make Alabama Beaches the perfect destination for your summer vacation

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Our National Parks columnist, who lives in Asheville, North Carolina, shares his favorite southern towns for outdoor access, wilderness, and scenery. Who says the West is best?

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Sponsor Content: Montana Tourism

If off-the-beaten-path is on your agenda, Eastern Montana has you covered

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Sponsor Content: Authentic Walton

Take a deep dive into Florida’s Panhandle, where the natural wonders and charming neighborhoods of Authentic Walton offer a traveler’s paradise

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Trust us: the puppies, kittens llamas, and pigs are worth the trip

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A lifetime cyclist, our columnist pulled the data and weighed other factors to determine the most bike-friendly small towns across America

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Most people heading to Colorado don’t know about this gem of a town in the San Juan Mountains in the southern Rockies. But they should.

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