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The Emerald City is surrounded by mountains and has access to the ocean, but some of its biggest outdoor draws can be reached by public transportation
The festival circuit doesn't stop at the end of summer. Here are nine awesome adventure, culture, and food festivals worth traveling for.
Whether you want to chase early-season powder in the Rockies or lobster rolls in New England, we've got your perfect road trip to end the year on a high note
Blue World Voyages plans to remake the cruise for adventure sports enthusiasts who want more out of their vacation than all-you-can-eat buffets
Yes, fall in the northeast equals peak foliage. But the season also offers up an abundance of uncrowded adventures in the mountains, on lakes, and along the coast.
Because demoing bikes and gear, exploring great locations, and celebrating afterward with new friends, craft beer, and music is way more fun than riding alone
Open yourself to different worlds in this haven for the arts, culture, and the outdoors
From the French Alps to the Scottish Highlands, the iconic street-trials rider still makes time for the trails
'Thereabouts Colombia' profiles cyclists Lachlan and Angus Morton as they explore Colombia and meet its next generation of great riders
How to explore the western rivers and wilderness on the route of legendary explorer John Wesley Powell
Eight one-of-a-kind events for those who aren't into the standard swim, bike, run
It's situated next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park's largest campground and is a now an eerie piece of history
In 2018, New Zealand–based photographer Mike Dawson and his two kayaking partners dodged crocodiles, land mines, and torrential rains to paddle wild rivers in a remote corner of Africa
From the coast of Vancouver Island to the high peaks of the interior, here’s where to soak in B.C.’s unmatched autumnal beauty
Plus, tips on how to avoid said masses
For times when you want the surf and sand but not all the hype
On a two-week vacation in the Dolomites, Casper Rolsted combined the sites and sounds of these Italian mountains to create this film
If you're interested in disaster tourism, these places are packed with adventures and need your dollars more than ever before
From ancient forests to otherworldly caverns, Canada’s wildest province is brimming with opportunity to awaken your senses
Eight places to (safely) spy on bears—and other big game—in their natural habitat
The centifolia can only be harvested by hand, at dawn, within a four-hour window
Myanmar’s untouched Mergui Archipelago is home to coral reefs, mangrove forests, and a new luxury lodge that’s in the center of it all
Give back to the trails you enjoy. It's good for you and the place you’re visiting.
Book a room and score perks, like a stargazing kit, bike-park access, or a hiking guidebook
With the help of Steven Glass and Mitchell Rosko, you could be living in a skoolie (complete with a fireplace and shower) within a year
Want to get away on a dime? Here's where to go.
Stunning swimming holes, lakes, and pools to dunk into as temps heat up
From tubing to trail running, pro athletes describe the best way to get outside in their hometowns
Don't waste a minute of your next vacation—let a local show you around instead
Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead
The Montana Treehouse Retreat has not one but two spiral staircases that lift you up into the treetops
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.
If you're planning a trip to Kiwi country, take these tips from someone who's lived there
We’ve partnered with Portland, Oregon’s Pickathon Music Festival to showcase some of the year’s best new music
Since flying is the only way to access most of Alaska, aviation has woven its way into the culture of this vast state
From the Florida coast to the Olympic Peninsula and down to Joshua Tree, here are 16 of America’s most amazing campsites.
Paperwork? Fuggetaboutit. From Brazil to Thailand, just get a ticket and go.
Filmmakers Granite and Light took off with eight friends, four vans, and one furball for a holiday vacation in Baja
We pulled together a few of our favorite places to camp—some developed campgrounds, some not—alongside America’s most stunning rivers
'Waves' takes the viewer through a series of landscapes in the Czech Republic
From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to Southwest hot springs, we found the most scenic stretches of road for epic summer adventures
Because, really, what's not to love about someone providing a luxe tent for you in these awesome locations?
From sportfishing on massive inland seas to spelunking through otherworldly caverns, America’s heartland is also its unsung adventure hub
Whether you’re in the mood for beer and barbecue, a dance party, or a shot of adrenaline, these events are a guaranteed blast
Whether you're looking for deals on gear or an inside line on your dream trip, the perfect group is just a click away
Our new active-lifestyle festival brings the best new road-tripping rigs and outdoor gear to the windy city—along with demos, adventure films, inspirational speakers, and rockin' live music. Get your tickets here.
You can set up your own, off-the-cuff version of summer camp in one of these stellar settings
Meet the newest trend in full-service trip planning: surprise travel. You won't find out where you're going until it's time to go.
Whether you’re a serious athlete, music buff, or family in search of outdoor fun, Vail’s biggest summer festival has something for everyone
Who says you can't camp in (or near) big cities?
In this installment, More Than Just Parks features the Flathead Valley and its endless recreational opportunities
Book an Airstream or a luxury tent outside of the Valley
There are more than 10,000 different state parks across the country, many of which have terrain that rivals any national park
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
Professional boxing has been illegal in Cuba for more than 50 years. That hasn't stopped the country from producing the best fighters in the world.
Spending a night in paradise doesn’t have to cost as much as a month’s rent back home
From Yosemite’s famed granite to Patagonian towers, these pitches are every bit as legendary as the climber himself
For more than a century, the African American cowboy has been almost absent in popular media. This photographer wants to change that.
Don't travel this iconic route without hitting up great camping, hiking, surfing, and more along the way
Yogis are flocking to plein air classes everywhere from the African bush to downtown Austin rooftops
There are fewer unexplored places on the globe, but slackliner Scott Turpin is finding those spaces in the open air between two spires
Eric Hanson examines the relationship between unrelenting cold and the euphoric feelings of camping in winter
Red Mountain Alpine Lodge is elevating the backcountry experience in the U.S.
Because nothing beats a beer and a bite after a long day on the trail
The 5Point Film Festival launched its trailer for the 2019 event and will be screening 'Weight of Water' as the flagship film
With 50 countries and more than a decade of travel under her belt, Liz Carlson, AKA the Young Adventuress, knows a thing or two about the best locales for a trip abroad
From Yosemite to the Green Mountains, these are our favorite lodge-to-lodge treks this side of the pond
Sure, you can get your bike tuned or buy a spare tube. But at these shops, you can also order an espresso or IPA and find your community.
La Ruta Mala is a Cuban bikepacking trail whose name translates into ‘the bad way’
Six reasons to play, eat, and drink in the iconic amber ale’s easy-living hometown
All of them come from @tinyatlasquarterly, the Instagram account you wish you ran
What does it take to make the list? Being a winter Olympian, Tour de France rider, or world-class climber helps.