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

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Can the woods fix what ails you?

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Carrying your own portable boat is officially the coolest way to go deep into the wilderness

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From Raphael Rogers, this film documents a road trip he took with his wife along the west coast.

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International flights don't have to break the bank—even when your budget is zero

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

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Michigan's Lake Superior is a paddler's dream

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Michigan is home to the Midwest's best biking

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

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Sure, you'll sleep in an awesome place, but at these pads, the owners are what really make your stay exceptional

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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.

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Arz e Pakistan, from Family Films, is a stunning glimpse into the country’s scenery.

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From pop-up bungalows in the woods to durable bubbles on a vineyard, these cozy abodes offer real escape

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Catch this summer's night sky in full force in one of these perfectly dark locales

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

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Missing winter? Here's where to get your shred on well into July.

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

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Our readers submitted their favorite moments from cross-country adventures

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From SUP'ing down the Colorado to hiking the AT solo, these features explore and revel in the adventures our country has to offer

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

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Everyone deserves to explore our country's most scenic destinations

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Glean tips and inspiration from these users

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Seven lovely destinations, from Florida to Arizona

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From filmmaker Jamie Hancock, ‘Day Zero’, tells the chilling tale of Cape Town, South Africa’s current water crisis.

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The Green Mountain State announced a $10,000 grant to cover moving expenses for new remote-working residents. Time to pack your bags.

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Cedar Wright and his flying mentor Nick Greece attempt to paraglide for 100 miles.

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Our wild places have plenty of adventure for younger explorers, too

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While not as famous as some of their siblings, these parks offer stunning sights without all the people

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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.

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Just as with mountain biking, it's important to pick the most efficient, safest way through technical terrain

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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

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

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Bike, run, surf, climb, paddle, hike—and do it all on a getaway where someone else organizes it for you

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

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Up your #vanlife game with these apps that help you find camping spots, compare gas prices, and avoid city traffic

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Paddle the Mississippi like Huck Finn, get lost in the woods like Brian from 'Hatchet,' and wander the desert like Edward Abbey

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

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

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Because spending time together is more important than buying new gear

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

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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

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

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These four trips will have you channeling your inner David Attenborough

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Don't let hot lava ruin your trip. Except for a confined area, most of Hawaii remains open for business.

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From music and film to mountain biking and yoga, here are our favorite jamborees celebrating the outdoors this season

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In his latest film 'South Africa' filmmaker Daan van Reijn traveled from rural Gondwana Game Reserve to Table Mountain in Cape Town.

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'Madagascar' captures imagery of cultural scenes from remote villages and highlights the natural landscape from Masoala National Park.

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Whether you have a weekend or a month, these journeys are a must

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Sure, we love Yellowstone and Yosemite. But from Finland to Chile, a fresh crop of national parks has us counting up our vacation days.

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Keep Moving is a film from James Castro-Griffiths dedicated to his father, Dennis.

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Norway: A Visual Journey from the filmmakers at The Road West Traveled is a drone film from their trip to Norway​​​​​​​.

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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

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Surfer Josie Prendergast has been surfing the waves around Siargao for her entire life.

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

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Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months

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

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Why drive when someone else can do it for you?

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Adventure-based summer camps are the still best way to instill confidence and a love of nature

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Traveling with kids comes with its own set of challenges. Cost shouldn't be one of them.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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A sampler of western Montana’s most beautiful mountain playgrounds

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Resorts offer big discounts and bigger perks to those who buy a 2018–19 ski pass in the next few weeks

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Got a job you can do from anywhere? These eight international adventure towns and cities welcome you.

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The worst thing about helicopters: the cost. The best thing: getting to surf, ride, or raft places you could never dream of reaching without one.

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Score everything from hotel rooms to concert tickets to dinner reservations on the online marketplace

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Our travel writers found unsung surf breaks, breathtaking lodges, waist-deep powder, and high-alpine gastronomy in these perfect escapes

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

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Every year, the Upper Peninsula town of Munising hosts the Michigan Ice Fest. Last month, a certain celebrity rock climber attended the event, working with pro ice climber Angela VanWiemeersch to learn to climb a different type of face.

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If you can't be on an adventure, at least you can listen to one

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Five times the size of Texas, the country offers a stunning array of options for getting lost. Here are eight of our favorite escapes.

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While political and legal battles rage over the future of our national monuments, one of the most important things you can do is go see them—and then share your experiences widely. Here are some of our favorite adventures. 

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