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How does a town go from logging and livestock to bits and bytes? Tiny Prineville, Oregon, is finding out as huge data centers from Apple and Facebook transform the timber town into a recreational hub of mountain bikers and craft brewers.
Why visiting Mammoth Lakes will make you happier, less stressed, and more creative
On a seven-day road trip through Arizona, filmmakers World Else explored many of Arizona's natural wonders.
From steep hikes to the best place to catch an outdoor concert, professional ski mountaineer and adventurer Caroline Gleich shares her top picks for the ultimate weekend in her hometown
Here are the experts who helped us name the country's most amazing places
Here are some innovative ideas towns and cities across the country have adopted to make the world a better place, one mile of singletrack at a time
With thousands of acres of parkland, 13 lakes, and hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails that can be found all across town, it's no wonder the Twin Cities is active year-round.
New Mexico's largest city is home to the Southwest's most vibrant outdoors community
Thanks to a state-wide initiative to expand rails-to-trails and mountain bike networks and dedicated groups of cycling enthusiasts, Michigan has become one of the most bike-friendly states in the nation
From wild rivers to serene lake paddling, Michigan has more than 3,000 miles of designated water trails to canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard.
Whether you’re looking for a mellow day hike with the kids or a weeklong backpacking trip in true wilderness, Michigan has the perfect trail for you
It's a big state. Step one: get your bearings.
Mexico’s Wild West is best seen from two wheels
Hawaiian native athlete, model, and writer Chelsea Yamase's favorite picks on everything from waterfall hikes and snorkeling spots to poke bowls and shave ice
Don’t get us wrong: Disneyland is great. But here are ten reasons your kids will dig a trip to Mammoth Lakes even more.
In the wake of the widely publicized near-failure of the country’s tallest earthen dam last month, locals in Oroville, California, are wondering how to leverage the disaster as a tourist attraction
From the coolest hikes to watch the fog roll in to the best place to buy fresh flowers, photographer Meg Haywood Sullivan has the city dialed
Visiting the Colorado outdoor mecca and want to hone your climbing skills? Here's where to start.
The cure for the midwinter blues? Get a good group together and head to the Granite State.
Sure, the Great Lakes have a lot to offer when it comes to recreation, but the region still doesn’t make many surfing or fishing bucket lists. But for those willing to fight the weather, there’s plenty of feisty winter steelhead and freshwater waves to be chased, all in the same weekend.
Flagstaff, Arizona has great riding for beginners and pros alike
The area in and around this mountain town is a supreme outdoor playground
For pro mountain bikers Scott Countryman and Alex Pavon, Flagstaff is the place they're proud to call home
At New Hampshire’s ski resorts, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for, whether that’s winding trails, cozy fires, or the perfect spot for an après drink.
Our northern neighbor's national parks are pretty damn awesome—and accessing them in 2017 will be completely free
There’s more to be gleaned from the city’s white-sand beaches than a deep tan
Our Latin American neighbor remains the last bastion of total freedom outdoors
Take your pick from yoga retreats in Tulum, farm-to-table bounty in Baja, Pacific surf, and tequila from the source in Guadalajara
In Guadalajara, mariachi echoes through the streets, tacos are a staple provision, and barrels of tequila are made at the nearby Patrón Hacienda.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the Windy City
This summer, photographer Fredrik Norrsell and his wife Nancy Pfeiffer set out to explore a simple question: Could they live solely off the land for three months? The pair covered 566 nautical miles in Southeast Alaska in sea kayaks, surviving off whatever they captured or found. Between fresh crab and salmon, and foraged mushrooms and other vegetation, the couple lived like kings. Here, Norrsell explains how they did it.
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city that never sleeps
Luckily for you, these involve no slot machines—only glassy waters for paddling and natural playgrounds for climbing
Fit in a last-minute camping trip at one of these iconic parks before summer ends
How does a city turn itself from a backwater to one of Outside's Best Towns? Libby, Montana, is trying to figure it out.
Looking for a road-trip excuse? the Atlantic and Gulf coasts have some of the best oysters in the country.
Dixie is bursting with adventures, hip breweries, and a new river to raft (we’ll explain). And it hasn’t lost any of its down-home charm.
We talked to climbers, Olympic mountain bikers, musicians, and award-winning chefs about what exactly makes their hometowns so special and fun
Admirality Island has more brown bears than the entire lower 48 combined
From scenic singletrack to family-friendly hiking trails, the Mountain State is home to hundreds of homegrown adventures
The city has taken a turn toward smart development, livable neighborhoods, and high-energy amenities.
For close to the price of a TRD Off Road, you can get the best Taco ever
It's Canada’s take on California—hip coastal cities, rugged alpine terrain, and huge ocean swells—but without the tech bros and traffic jams
They know their coffee, beer, yoga, and outdoor boutiques. We've picked the highlights.
Nobody knows the state's 600-plus streams and rivers as well as backcountry fishing and Lahontan cutthroat trout expert Steve MacMillan
Everything you need to know to get there
10 reasons more than a dozen elite athletes call this high-altitude adventure playground home
For long-distance trail runners looking to play like antelope, it is heaven with a hydration vest
Grab a wetsuit and a paddleboard, and hit the little-visited lakes on the park's western edge
A three-day, 33-mile canoe float through Boquillas Canyon, the farthest-flung and mellowest route in the park
The best way to see a Yellowstone few people ever do
At Death Valley’s Furnace Creek Inn, it looks like you’re on the moon but feels like you’re in heaven
Here are a few of our favorite things about all it has to offer
The 100-mile stretch along the Gulf Coast is full of adventure
Will Jackson, Wyoming, or Billings, Montana, be chosen as the Best Town in America? It's time to vote.
Visiting Catalina Island is cheap, easy, and epic
We put together a bracket of our 64 favorite towns in the country. See how your pick stacked up.
The 10 best spots in Mammoth Lakes to capture epic photographs
With its high peaks and pristine forests, there are few places more beautiful for cycling than Rocky Mountain National Park
Three days, sixty rides, and as much beer as you can (safely) drink
Think you live in the best town in America? Prove it by entering your town in our Best Towns tournament. All you need is an Instagram account.
The city gets a bad rap: flat, boring, concrete. The flat part? That’s true. But the rest couldn’t be more wrong.
The 60 towns that will go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all contest to find the best place to live in 2016
Best Towns 2016: Prize Details and Official Rules
Baja: The ultimate weekend escape. And it’s way easier than you think to get here.
Whether you’re refueling after a dawn patrol or heading out for a day of on the snow, here’s where to dig into some of the best breakfasts in the mountains
Want to find the crowd-free surf of yesteryear? Drive from Los Angeles to Baja, load five days of gear onto a SUP, and haul ass through thick fog, screaming seagulls, and open ocean to the rocky, big-wave coast of Todos Santos.
Unlimited access for big-tired bikes
Park ranger Kelly Carroll turned the Great Basin into Nevada’s biggest show of stars
In burgs recognized for an abundance of adventure, these are the winning places that will set you up for everything