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The drive from Eureka, California, to Coos Bay, Oregon has dunes, salmon, and Jurassic Park-worthy greenery—but no crowds. It'll be our little secret.
Kai Lenny is a 21-year-old hailing from Paia, Hawaii who also happens to be the breakout star of the SUP world, having paddled his way to six world titles.
Pack up the AT Overland Chaser, and be ready to set off into the backcountry at a moment's notice.
Landing easy money to pay for adventure is a thing of the past. Now athletes must perfect the art of low-cost, high-risk expeditions to access the world’s remotest corners, and young mountaineer Ed Farrelly is leading the charge.
Guess what? The grid is expanding and we predict in the next five years, you won't be able to unplug—even in the backcountry.
There's nothing more American than hitting the open road with the windows down, the music up, and a cooler full of beer in the backseat (you know, for later). Sure, the game has changed a little—smartphones have all but rendered guidebooks and crumpled maps obsolete—but one essential question remains: where to go? Look no further. We hand-picked the ten best, most adventure-packed road trips in the country.
Cuba. Where travelers lounge on picturesque beaches, swirl mojitos, dance til sunrise, and cruise back to their hotels in ’57 T-birds. Travelers, yes. But Americans, no. Until 2011, these indulgences were long off limits to U.S. citizens due to a Bay of Pigs–era trade embargo. But despite the Obama Administration…
A few weeks before my first “half distance” triathlon—which consisted of 70.3 total miles, including a half marathon at the end—I slipped into a brand new pair of sneakers, intent on breaking them in during my next few practice sessions. They’re triathlon-specific shoes, outfitted with elastic bungee laces and a…
Lighter, plusher, more refined—these six off-road ragers dazzled at our 2014 bike test.
While you can find headlamps that cost less than $20, you’re likely better served by jumping up to the $40 range. The extra investment will get you a sturdier light that will last longer and work better than its cheap counterparts—and it won’t fail suddenly in the field. So without…
A look into the life of professional climber Alex Honnold. Dewar’s shot this profile video of Honnold, giving us a look at the everyday life of one the world’s greatest climbers. For more, check out our behind the scenes video with…
In The Land Of: Episode 2, we follow Ed Worland, Jack Entwistle and Nick Riley to the region of Phuket, an area of Thailand known for its tourism and party scene. Days after arriving the crew finds themselves assisting with the relief effort for Bangkok after severe…
In the final chapter of The Land Of series, the crew find themselves discovering Ko Phayam and the surrounding islands. Apart from a few local Rastafarian Thai surfers, the common attitude towards the ocean is that of fear after the 2004 tsunami. The crew connect with a…
Besides vampires, maybe, who doesn’t like celebrating on the longest day of sunlight of the year? Anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that beer is sold and friends can be found pretty much suffices as a party venue. However, if you want a once-in-a-lifetime summer solstice experience on June 21, these…
Climbers typically have little understanding of basic training principles. And changing that will unleash a whole new breed of alpine expert.
This Olympic Peninsula loop in Washington is a water-lover's dream—take your pick of waterfalls, rivers, beaches, and lakes. And don't forget the seafood.
Take it to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula and find some of the best fishing, paddling, and moonshine-sampling of your life.
This road trip from New Orleans to Florida featuring lazy days feasting on the freshest seafood, sandy camping, and pristine paddling.
Hit up Best Towns 2014 winner Duluth, Minnesota, then hike and bike your way to Michigan's renowned shores.
It's a lonely road from Las Cruces, New Mexico, through West Texas, but very much worth it. Just a few reasons why: surreal white sand dunes, a massive network of caves, and mountain biking trails all to yourself.
Drive the Big Island loop in Hawaii—and make time for long hiking or paddling trips, plus awe-inspiring face time with volcanoes, manta rays, and starry skies.
Returning to the U.S. after 12 months in rural Brazil means running water, big American breakfasts, and nearly a year of getting used to being back.
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Five stunning national parks await beyond North America's 49th parallel. But beware: you'll face shifting ice, mercurial weather, and polar bears if you take this path less traveled.
A Southern Colorado loop where you can rough it in a yurt and throw one back in Durango.
Start in the Grand Canyon and wander up to Moab, Utah, with some moonlit camping and excellent mountain biking along the way.
The route from Jackson, Wyoming, to Glacier National Park, Montana packs in five national parks and plenty of watering holes.
Everyone has heard of the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite—and for good reason. These national parks are American treasures. But their red ravines, spewing geysers, and endless valleys attract countless visitors, especially come summer. If you want a dose of natural beauty sans crazy crowds, plan a trip to one…
We put together a bracket of our 64 favorite towns in the country. See how your pick stacked up.
If you’re the type of person who regularly burns the midnight oil, the thought of waking up for a 6 a.m. workout may be pretty unappealing to you. And you’re not alone: A study presented at the Associated Professional Sleep Societies’ annual meeting last week reported that…
Unless your idea of a great pre-flight drink involves an ersatz Irish pub or a sports bar with 18 light beers on tap, then you likely agree that America’s airport bars tend to be serviceable at best. Not that there’s anything wrong with slamming a Coors before takeoff, but a…
My dad never wants expensive gear for Father’s Day, but he still appreciates a thoughtful gift or two. Here are six suggestions that cost $30 or less for your pragmatic, outdoorsy father or husband. Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp | (Courtesy of Black Diamond) This practical,…
A diverse diet doesn't necessarily mean a healthy diversity in intestinal bacteria. In fact, it may mean just the opposite.
Cyclists should heed a new survey that ranks cities based on their incidences of road rage.
Behold the biggest—and possibly the best—long-travel 29er we’ve ever tried.
This new film from The African Attachment and Red Bull Media House follows Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel’s on their attempt of the Drakensberg Grand Traverse. Roughly 140 miles across the Drakensburg mountains on the central South African plateau, the route takes hikers more than a week to finish.
The Land Of is an entirely independent production that follows a group of surfers on a journey through Thailand as they gain new perspectives on travel that extend far beyond simply riding waves. In chapter one we find Joel Fitzgerald and Chrystal Jameson Fitzgerald in Phang Nga visiting the…
What’s better than ice cream? It’s not a purely rhetorical question. The answer? Grown-up ice cream, spiked with wine, beer, and spirits. As the summer heat cranks to high, head to one of these regional ice cream spots for a shot of cool, creamy delight. Cayuga Lake Creamery Interlaken, New…
From smart grills to high-tech camping toys, these gadgets are designed for dads who get after it outside.
Architectural firm Bureau Bernaskoni went against the grain when it designed this no-frills Russian getaway.
The winners of the $10,000 Outside Adventure Grant have set off on a journey of a lifetime—a 2500-mile hitching odyssey across China on the ancient Silk Road.
A year and a half after the famous ship went down during Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Coast Guard releases its official report into the sinking of the tall ship Bounty.
Activists have brought down five proposed dam projects on two Patagonian rivers. What does this mean for one of the world's wildest and most iconic regions?
While big corporations face pressure to post ingredients
On March 28th, 2014, the Morelos Dam on the Arizona/Mexico border was opened, and a "pulse flow" released—an experiment in ecological restoration. It worked: For the first time in 16 years, the Colorado River ran free all the way to the Sea of Cortez. Intending to paddle the river to its natural terminus, writer Rowan Jacobsen and photographer Pete McBride assembled a crew they dubbed "Team Delta Force." Their goal was to complete the first ever standup paddleboard (SUP) descent of the Colorado. This gallery highlights their historic journey, and you can read about the entire journey in Outside's July issue.
This may not be the answer you’re looking for, but it’s the truth: The most effective way to get back into shape (and stay that way) isn’t by just doing one magic move over and over. The good news? You may not have to work out more than or…
There’s no better way to enjoy Father’s Day than to disavow parenthood for a couple of days by dumping the kids with the grandparents and escaping for a romantic weekend. The secluded getaways below are high on adventure, but low on anything child-related—because kids aren’t allowed. The big drawback…
Kitting up for your next marathon? Don't forget to bring these basics.
Who doesn’t want a grown-up, powder-slaying tricycle?
The world's oldest fermented beverage is back, and some creative brewers are making the modern version downright chalice-worthy
Seven men want to share a few thousand pieces of gear with the world. And they need your help.
