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The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the city of eternal summer
In the summer of 2018, filmmaker Dave Wallace took a 10-day car camping trip in Iceland.
Bike Snob NYC spent three days scootering around Portland, Oregon, to determine, once and for all, whether the now infamous tiny wheeled contraptions are a scourge on our cities—or whether they’re damned convenient and laughably benign
America's best-known mountain bike town keeps reinventing itself with new trails, improved camping, and more diversions. Plan your trip now.
Want to travel for cheap? Consider these seven places to stay for free—more or less.
The otherworldly landscapes from the HBO show are all worth a trip
Indonesia is a travel video from filmmaker Josh Cowan on a 5 week trip through the film’s namesake country.
As the U.S. battles over the fate of public lands, the Chilean government and Kristine Tompkins are doing something extraordinary down in Patagonia—setting aside millions of acres for stunning new national parks. And they aren't done yet.
‘Mountain High’ is part of a campaign from photography collective Scotland: The Big Picture, who are working to rewild Scotland.
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
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.
Whether you prefer to explore waterways, hike through the woods, or mountain bike fast and flowy singletrack, Michigan has you covered.
Imagine a future where a robot checks you into your hotel, carries your luggage through the airport, and tunes your skis. Turns out, that future is already here.
Many of our national parks are overflowing with visitors. To get away from the crowds, seek an alternate route.
Carrying your own portable boat is officially the coolest way to go deep into the wilderness
From Raphael Rogers, this film documents a road trip he took with his wife along the west coast.
International flights don't have to break the bank—even when your budget is zero
When a father learns about his chronic heart condition, he decides to take his seven-year-old son backpacking in New Hampshire
North Country National Scenic Trail is one of Michigan's most beautiful places.
Sure, you'll sleep in an awesome place, but at these pads, the owners are what really make your stay exceptional
What possesses an American cleric, a man of history and scholarship, to renounce his vows, move to a crumbling stone farmhouse in a small French village, and spend his days digging potatoes and translating Thucydides? Bill Donahue goes in search of his favorite unconventional uncle.
Arz e Pakistan, from Family Films, is a stunning glimpse into the country’s scenery.
From pop-up bungalows in the woods to durable bubbles on a vineyard, these cozy abodes offer real escape
Catch this summer's night sky in full force in one of these perfectly dark locales
A More Than Just Parks film, Haleakala is the culmination of weeks of shooting in and around the national park of the same name.
Missing winter? Here's where to get your shred on well into July.
Our readers submitted their favorite moments from cross-country adventures
From SUP'ing down the Colorado to hiking the AT solo, these features explore and revel in the adventures our country has to offer
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
Tried-and-true adventures big and small, from sea to shining sea
From filmmaker Jamie Hancock, ‘Day Zero’, tells the chilling tale of Cape Town, South Africa’s current water crisis.
The Green Mountain State announced a $10,000 grant to cover moving expenses for new remote-working residents. Time to pack your bags.
Cedar Wright and his flying mentor Nick Greece attempt to paraglide for 100 miles.
Our wild places have plenty of adventure for younger explorers, too
While not as famous as some of their siblings, these parks offer stunning sights without all the people
Just as with mountain biking, it's important to pick the most efficient, safest way through technical terrain
HBO's sci-fi western takes place in some of TV's most epic filming locations, from California's Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes of Utah
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.
Bike, run, surf, climb, paddle, hike—and do it all on a getaway where someone else organizes it for you
From snorkeling North America’s largest coral reef to hiking old-growth forests, the Sunshine State has something for everyone
Up your #vanlife game with these apps that help you find camping spots, compare gas prices, and avoid city traffic
Paddle the Mississippi like Huck Finn, get lost in the woods like Brian from 'Hatchet,' and wander the desert like Edward Abbey
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
Because spending time together is more important than buying new gear
'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.
These four trips will have you channeling your inner David Attenborough
Don't let hot lava ruin your trip. Except for a confined area, most of Hawaii remains open for business.
From music and film to mountain biking and yoga, here are our favorite jamborees celebrating the outdoors this season
In his latest film 'South Africa' filmmaker Daan van Reijn traveled from rural Gondwana Game Reserve to Table Mountain in Cape Town.
Whether you have a weekend or a month, these journeys are a must
'Madagascar' captures imagery of cultural scenes from remote villages and highlights the natural landscape from Masoala National Park.
Sure, we love Yellowstone and Yosemite. But from Finland to Chile, a fresh crop of national parks has us counting up our vacation days.
Keep Moving is a film from James Castro-Griffiths dedicated to his father, Dennis.
Norway: A Visual Journey from the filmmakers at The Road West Traveled is a drone film from their trip to Norway.
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
Surfer Josie Prendergast has been surfing the waves around Siargao for her entire life.
The ultimate weekend guide to Idaho’s most adventure-packed mountain town
Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months
Surfers Danny Hess and Jay Nelson packed up the Dream Steeple van and pointed it north toward undisclosed breaks in Canada.
Why drive when someone else can do it for you?
Adventure-based summer camps are the still best way to instill confidence and a love of nature