Seattle has a lot to offer city folk—a thriving job market, world-class culture, and all the pour-over coffee you can drink. But for those who need frequent and fast escapes from the metropolis, the shores and woods of Puget Sound's islands are only a boat ride away.

From the Florida coast to the Olympic Peninsula and down to Joshua Tree, here are 16 of America’s most amazing campsites.

Filmmakers Granite and Light took off with eight friends, four vans, and one furball for a holiday vacation in Baja

From sportfishing on massive inland seas to spelunking through otherworldly caverns, America’s heartland is also its unsung adventure hub

In this installment, More Than Just Parks features the Flathead Valley and its endless recreational opportunities

With an International Dark Sky Park, remote national parks and lakeshores, and spectacular state parks, it’s the perfect place to learn about the night sky

Six reasons to play, eat, and drink in the iconic amber ale’s easy-living hometown

And it's on our bucket list

From snorkeling and shipwreck diving to exploring ruins and the country’s most remote national park, the Keys have enough outdoor fun to last a lifetime

From filmmaker Mark Kronemeyer, ‘Baja California Sur’ documents his journey to find empty spaces and wildlife in the Baja landscape.

With mild temps, blue skies, and exceptionally good road cycling and mountain biking, it’s the best place to ride all winter long

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Former pro cyclist Kathryn Bertine is inspiring, mentoring, and supporting female professional athletes Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona local Kathyrn Bertine shares her story as part of a partnership with Visit Arizona.

Deep in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia, there’s a backcountry lodge called the Blanket Glacier Chalet

Researchers are calling the majestic forest the Shangri-la of conservation acquisitions

For starters: the family-friendly ski resort is huge, there are rarely lift lines, and it's easy to get to

The Arizona native and Navajo Nation member is helping build an outdoor industry with native people on tribal lands

Southern Arizona's Cochise Stronghold has a rich history, unique flora and fauna, and tons of outdoor recreation possibilities

Thanks to a slew of major upgrades up and down the mountain, the iconic resort is now more family friendly than ever

‘Dixie’ features its namesake national forest, in southwest Utah, and takes the viewer through two million acres of endless vistas

Arizona native and Navajo Nation member Len Necefer shares his story as part of a partnership with Visit Arizona.

With tons of snow and miles and miles of groomed trails, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has some of the best fat biking in the West

Night sky photographer Harun Mehmedinovic shares his story as part of a partnership with Visit Arizona.

For night sky photographer Harun Mehmedinovic, Arizona has a truly awesome dark side

Three ways to explore this national monument’s slot canyons, arches, and swirling sandstone

Photographer Mike Rogge teamed up with Jeff Thomas to shoot a fall foliage film in Vermont’s lush and colorful mountains

Avoid the Northeast's traffic-clogged roads and get out on foot or bike at these lesser-known leaf-peeping destinations

Bow-hunting anterless whitetail deer on the Yellowstone River—on a budget

Filmmakers Will and Jim Pattiz are on a mission to document our astoundingly beautiful public lands.

Bucket list-worthy rides to add to your list

Classroom time isn't so bad when you're building fly-fishing rods in Virginia or barbecuing in the Lone Star State

How to turn Tinseltown into a mountain town

The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer

Investing in trails, rapids, and other adventure-sports assets transforms culture and cash flow

Craft breweries inject culture, youth, and cash into communities. It’s no wonder towns across the country are fighting to get one.

Floods of people coming out of the city looking to save have positioned the suburbs for renewal

Techies turn to adventure to blow off steam. As San Francisco and Seattle price out everyone but executives, startups and established firms are seeking surprising outdoor play­grounds to put down roots.

Adventure assets have made millions in these five towns

Green beer isn’t just for Saint Patrick’s day. The craft-beer industry is growing with the planet in mind.

Great places to live don’t just happen—they’re made. We talked to experts around the country to find out exactly what the most livable towns are doing to rev up the local economy and attract adventure-loving residents.

Developers want rivers lined with high-rises and environmentalists want reintroduction of native grasses. A successful waterfront revitalization needs both.

The next generation of socially conscious developers are fighting to make sure downtown revitalization doesn’t just benefit the wealthy

Whether you prefer to explore waterways, hike through the woods, or mountain bike fast and flowy singletrack,​ Michigan has you covered.

Many of our national parks are overflowing with visitors. To get away from the crowds, seek an alternate route.

Michigan's Lake Superior is a paddler's dream

When a father learns about his chronic heart condition, he decides to take his seven-year-old son backpacking in New Hampshire

Michigan is home to the Midwest's best biking

North Country National Scenic Trail is one of Michigan's most beautiful places.

A More Than Just Parks film, Haleakala is the culmination of weeks of shooting in and around the national park of the same name.

The new app may be the most ambitious adventure tech to hit the market since sat phones

Everyone deserves to explore our country's most scenic destinations

Glean tips and inspiration from these users

Seven lovely destinations, from Florida to Arizona

Tried-and-true adventures big and small, from sea to shining sea

You know those Jeeps you see with "Rubicon" printed across the hood? They're named after the Rubicon Trail, a 22-mile route through the Sierra Nevada outside Lake Tahoe that's chock-full of some of the most technical, beautiful off-road driving in the country.

From filmmakers Tyler Allyn and Cooper Lambla, Frontier of Firsts addresses the great lengths it takes to find unpaddled whitewater.

From snorkeling North America’s largest coral reef to hiking old-growth forests, the Sunshine State has something for everyone

Hot springs are a luxury, even though you're just sitting right there in the ground

Warm weather has officially arrived, and we’ve got your plan: the most stunning beaches for surfing, casting, lounging, and exploring

'Death Valley' brings you to the heart of this desert for an incredible timelapse experience.

It’s time to get reacquainted with the PNW—home to massive mountains, lush rainforests, empty islands, and the greatest oysters you’ll ever taste

From filmmaker Cale Green, Fat Biking Knik Glacier features the rider biking around the glacier with musical accompaniment from Odesza.

With most of the area’s adventure offerings within an hour’s drive from the city, it's easy to fit in some outdoor fun in between your requisite eating and drinking

The ultimate weekend guide to Idaho’s most adventure-packed mountain town

Surfers Danny Hess and Jay Nelson packed up the Dream Steeple van and pointed it north toward undisclosed breaks in Canada.

Skiing and snowboarding are just the start. From snowshoeing and hot springs soaking to snowmobiling and ice fishing, Montana is a winter wonderland

Riding trails suitable for all skill levels is just the start. This route also highlights some of central Montana’s most vibrant towns and outdoor activities for every interest

From the outdoor recreation hub of Bozeman to the heart of the park, this iconic trip is bursting with high-alpine roads, trout-rich rivers, geothermal marvels, and incredible dining

Steeped in history, this swath of southeastern Montana is also brimming with dinosaur bones, rugged landscapes, and outdoor adventures

Rich in cultural history, wildlife, and geological wonder, this route is dominated by expansive plains and vast stretches of pristine landscape

Full of character and infused with local ingredients, Montana has more than 70 craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries

Play and relax like a true Montanan at these eight iconic lodges, ranches, and cabins

Soul-stirring views and mountain playgrounds fuel this adventure across the rugged northwest corner of the state

A sampler of western Montana’s most beautiful mountain playgrounds

Ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich and photographer Meg Haywood Sullivan explore four of California's national monuments in 96 hours

From swimming with dolphins and fishing the flats to snorkeling the reef and camping on the beach—these idyllic islands have it all