Not Ready to Give Up Camping for the Season? You Don't Have To.
Pitch a tent on these beach or desert campgrounds
Destinations
You Can Still Take a Backcountry Hut Trip This Winter
Many backcountry huts are now available as private rentals, so you and your pod can have the entire place and be COVID safe. From Maine to Washington, here are a few of our favorites.
The Best Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail
From Washington to California, here are nine of our favorite short treks along the famous route
How Crested Butte Went from Mine Town to Mountain Paradise
From Red Lady Films comes a story about Crested Butte, Colorado, a small mountain town that has always been defined by its people
What This Ski Season Will Look Like
We asked 13 major resorts what operational plans are in place for this winter. Their answers ranged from après-ski in a private dome to parking spots you need to reserve.
Our Favorite Hipcamp in Every State
From Alabama to Wyoming, we found the best off-grid sites for chilling out, escaping the hordes, and finding adventure
11 Great Microadventures You Can Do Now
Given that most of us have stayed put for the past few months, the Outside staff came up with some exciting ways to make the most of being on the home front. Puppy, anyone?
The One-Mile Challenge
Don't miss out on all the adventure just beyond your front door. Here's how to get after it close to home.
The Most Scenic Campsite in Every Region in the U.S.
Five campsites with views worth the drive
You've Never Seen Lake Tahoe Like This Before
'Clarity' dives into North America's largest alpine lake, highlighting the beauty of, and threats to, its renowned clear water