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There are hundreds of scenic trails for you and your BFF to explore together
We put together our favorite in-state itineraries in every region of the country, to make it easy for you to explore your own backyard
With a little extra planning, it's easy to be self-sufficient and safe when it comes to packing food for a long road trip. Here's how we do it.
For those looking to give vanlife a shot, follow these tips on renting and traveling with the family
When an overworked health care professional and her family needed a break, they decided to hit the highway. Here, she explains how they did it.
How L. Renee Blount, a.k.a. Instagram's @urbanclimbr, blended her passions for climbing, travel, and design into a budding photography career
The two-hour corridor from Asheville, North Carolina, to Bluff City, Tennessee, packs eight adventures into 60 miles
With more than a hundred 11,000-foot peaks, five glaciers, and some 150 alpine lakes, Colorado's most popular park has served as an idyllic backdrop for some of our writer's bigger life moments: it's where he proposed to his wife, where his kids earned their first Junior Ranger badges, and where he said goodbye to someone special. While you'll be among 4.7 million visitors who visit every year, there's something personal to be found here.
See 300-foot-tall redwoods, banana slugs, and more in this dreamlike landscape. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 16th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
The athlete and artist on creating your own hero, shifting the culture, and why the outdoors is your right
From trails to post-ride tacos, the decorated Mountain Bike World Cup champ shares her favorite Northern California spots
Serene places to pitch a tent—where it's just you and the ocean
After Hurricane Joaquin devastated his home, flats fishing guide Elton McKinney was left to rebuild
Headwinds explores a new global reality, as it unfolds in one small Colorado mountain town.
HEADWINDS explores a new global reality as it unfolds in one small Colorado mountain town.
From far-flung mesas to rainy weather, our travel columnist managed to avoid the bustle at one of the Utah's most popular hiking destinations. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 15th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
Headwinds explores a new global reality as it unfolds in one small Colorado mountain town.
HEADWINDS explores a new global reality as it unfolds in one small Colorado mountain town.
Headwinds explores a new global reality as it unfolds in one small Colorado mountain town.
The OluKai Pehuea work whether you're on the beach, in town, or on a cruiser bike
Mountain-bike world-famous slickrock at our 62 Parks Traveler's 14th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year
The National Park Service has abdicated responsibility for visitor safety, compromising local mandates and leaving staff and vendors to fend for themselves
There’s never been a better time to seek the positive benefits of being outdoors, which is why this travel writer keeps coming back to Utah
Hit the road for a memorable summer road trip with these extra precautions
Cyrus Sutton balances running a successful filmmaking studio and his sunscreen brand—all while living mostly on the road
Meet the athletes, adventurers, and entrepreneurs proving that it’s never been easier to pursue your passions while living life on the road
Ian Frazier reminds us that there’s no more promising feeling than hitting the road, windows down, hair blowing, full speed ahead.
Are social media and selfie culture killing the outdoors? Nah... but as a visit to some overshared spots reveals, they’re challenging our notions about whether there’s a right way to appreciate nature—and who gets to do it.
View the park's stunning sandstone sculptures. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 13th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
When veteran adventure writer Rowan Jacobsen went eye to eye with a sperm whale, he was changed in ways he never expected
Sperm whales are extraordinarily intelligent animals with deep family traditions and the ability to communicate across oceans with sonic clicks. But when Rowan Jacobsen had a close encounter with one in the Caribbean, he saw a creature far stranger than he'd ever imagined.
Seek out slot canyons and sandstone cliffs at this lesser known park in Utah. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 12th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
Living in a big city doesn't mean you can't spend a weekend outdoors this summer
Vanlife has totally mainstreamed. But if you don't have the finances to own a home on wheels, these companies have you covered.
Booking apps, glamping, and tricked-out Sprinter vans: over the past decade, life under the stars has been upgraded. Here's your up-to-date guide for enjoying the ultimate socially distanced weekend.
Enjoy the natural beauty with the aid of educational resources, knowledgeable rangers, actual bathrooms, catered food, and the infrastructure necessary to make your experience safe and comfortable
We tested 9 places to enjoy the classic New England food and mapped out some nearby adventures, too
Islands are probably not what come to mind when you think of a trip to New England, but they should be. These spots are all accessible through ferries and tour operators and will show you a side of the Northeast that few think to explore.
Want to see some wildlife in New England? Moose are your best bet. Here's where to find them—and get some great outdoor adventuring while you're at it.
There's way more to this area than just the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Non-thru-hikers, pack your bags.
No matter your skill level or the type of adventure you're seeking, New England's two dominant mountain ranges offer plenty of opportunities to explore. Here's your guide to getting the most out of them.
The region is known for its craft brews. Here are eight places we recommend visiting for the best of the best.
Years of underfunding and climate change are increasingly threatening the national park system. From the Everglades in Florida to Glacier in Montana, here are the ones we stand to lose.
With states across the country experimenting with phased reopenings, here's what the rest of the summer could mean for outdoor adventure
Despite the current state of affairs, the future of tourism is bright—and a degree from Colorado State University's Master of Tourism Management can help you turn your passion into a career.
All across the country, major cities are making it easier to access nature with vibrant greenways
Our writer was looking to find solace on the congested slopes of Snowdon in Wales when COVID-19 shut it down. He soon realized that a mountain devoid of humans isn't the vision he thought it would be.
What a locked-down Outside travel editor has been making to eat her way around the world during the pandemic
This spring, photographer Kiliii Yuyan gathered his camera equipment and, practicing social-distancing guidelines, explored the West Coast to find out how it's been faring in the age of COVID-19
Thirty-nine out of 62 park units have begun phased reopening. Several others never closed for the pandemic. Here's how to stay safe if you visit them.
We asked professional photographers for the skills you can practice in your own neighborhood
Eastern Airlines relaunched in January with a plan to fly adventurous millennials to underserved locales. Then the pandemic hit, and the company had to get creative.
The places we love will outlive us, and isn't that just a little bit wonderful? It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 11th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
Travel is poised to make a strong comeback, according to experts. We talked to guides, company founders, flight specialists, and industry veterans to determine how getting out in the world will change post-pandemic.
Polar explorer Eric Larsen found inspiration in Robert Service's poem "The Call of the Wild" when he first read it
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of my own four walls
From world-class trails and pristine rivers to vibrant arts and food scenes, there’s something for everyone in Arkansas’s northwest corner
From epic views to Phantom Ranch, this trek should be on every adventurer's bucket list. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's tenth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
It might be in your backyard, or at a less crowded campsite later in the season. But here's everything you need to kick off camping season right—and a chance to win the ultimate camping getaway.
Could the company's latest play to own the experience economy transport me virtually around the world? I made sangria with drag queens in Portugal, meditated with sleepy sheep in Scotland, and visited stray dogs in Ukraine to find out just how far Zoom-powered travel could take me.
Wander amid 200-million-year-old stone logs in Arizona. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's ninth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
A new United Nations report finds that Scandinavian nations continue to be the happiest in the world. Here's why.
With the coronavirus bringing global travel to a halt, take this time to pare down your dream destinations to the ones that really matter to you
Hike to the top of Texas and take in the views of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's eighth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
Notoriously crowded beaches, national parks, and other classic travel destinations are now vacant and quiet. See the difference in these before and after COVID-19-shutdown photos.
These kayak, sailboat, and yacht itineraries have all the makings of a post-pandemic remedy: wide-open space and time with friends
From Patagonia to South Africa to Yosemite, visit some of our favorite places on the planet in real time via these live webcams—and start dreaming of where you want to go when we can travel again
Explore underground and see a famous bat colony in southern New Mexico. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's seventh stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
If you're taking this time to reassess your career or set some new adventure goals, here are four affordable courses to add to your list
Hemmed between the Oregon and Washington border, this windy water-sports mecca has something for everyone. Add it to your list of adventures worth waiting for.
If you're going to invest in making your home-office setup more comfortable, get items that will pull double duty once we can all travel again
Sorry, but there's almost no way to do this responsibly and safely right now
What a 4,000-mile expedition with her husband taught Caroline Van Hemert, author of 'The Sun Is a Compass,' about navigating a relationship in close quarters
You don't need to invest in a lot of equipment and expensive photography classes to get high-quality shots. Just use these simple tricks, courtesy of a professional travel photographer.
Leave it to the Faroe Islands to come up with the most clever virtual tour we've seen. In their new tourism program, a Faroese resident becomes your local avatar, guiding you around the stunning archipelago in real time.
Some bucket-list adventures require securing a wilderness permit months or even years out. Here’s how to book the most coveted ones in the country.
Separated from Mexico by the Rio Grande, Big Bend is a stunning national park in Texas with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, javelinas, and hot springs. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's sixth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.