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Here are the must-haves that Aaron Mulkey discovered at the 2025 Overland Expo PNW event in Redmond, Oregon

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Off-road adventurer Aaron Mulkey provides an insider's look at the 2025 Overland Expo PNW event in Redmond, Oregon

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Don’t put your climbing rope, hiking shoes, and mountain bike in storage just yet—Chattanooga is extending their seasons

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Hypershell exoskeletons bring the future of movement—farther, stronger, smarter—to the holiday season

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Meet the cozy, breathable midlayer designed to do everything

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Have a mix of casual and more hardcore people on your list? Cabela’s has you covered

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We reeled in the best gifts from Bass Pro Shops for the angler in your life, from rods to reels and everything in between

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Sponsor Content: Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau

Lower Michigan’s northern corner offers up a staggering number of year-round options for active travelers, with winter the perfect time to start exploring the vibrant Petoskey Area

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Our top 10 giftable gear picks, selected from the outdoor retailer’s seasonal lists across categories

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Sponsor Content: Kuiu

From the backcountry to the trailhead, Kuiu offers technical gear for any outdoor adventure

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Sponsor Content: Leatherman

Give a well-tooled gift to the hardworking, hard-playing type

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Sponsor Content: Maine Office of Tourism

Here are 5 ways to craft memorable winter adventures across the Pine Tree State 

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Sponsor Content: Backcountry

Start planning for cold weather ahead with this winter gear sampler from Backcountry

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Sponsor Content: Go RVing

When it’s nature that moves you, move your music and studio into nature

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Sponsor Content: Maine Office of Tourism

Maine’s uniquely diverse landscape and mix of routes make it a true gravel rider’s dream

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Expert advice on where to launch your next off-road touring adventure

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Sponsor Content: Ford

From climbing to flying to off-roading, the team discovers Utah’s red-rock adventure zone

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Mountain biking and exploring Colorado’s high country

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Sponsor Content: Ford

For the first time, the entire TransAmerica Trail—5,900-plus miles of off-road adventure—is now available on Street View. Brought to you by Ford capability and Google Maps technology.

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From the Pacific to the Andes to the Amazon, this South American gem offers a wealth of biodiversity and cultural experiences

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Sponsor Content: Bonjour Québec

Experience unique winter adventures in every region of the province

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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

A sprawling network of world-class trails is only the start in Northwest Arkansas

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Sponsor Content: Atomic

At Atomic’s headquarters in Altenmarkt, every engineer, racer, and craftsman shares one goal: to make skiing better

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Steer in a new direction to unexpected adventure with a ‘Detour Guide’ to Western Montana’s wildest corner

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Steer in a new direction to unexpected adventure with a ‘Detour Guide’ through the wild heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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Our feature collection of Detour Guides across the U.S. is here to help you discover the road less traveled

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Sponsor Content: Ford

For the first time ever, see the whole TransAmerica Trail in 360-degree detail, and discover dozens of adventures along the way

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You can find awe all around the lake, but these activities hit different

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Big Sky’s first five-star property is bringing big luxury and big adventure to Montana

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When it comes to awe-inspiring experiences, the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is in a class by itself

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Hair regrowth and hair-loss prevention start with these once-per-day chewables

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Sponsor Content: Hypershell

This AI-powered exoskeleton ushers in a new era of adventure

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Sponsor Content: Tourisme Charlevoix

Rising from the St. Lawrence River, the stunning terrain of Le Massif de Charlevoix (now open to Ikon Pass holders) highlights Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Quebec’s destination gateway to adventure

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You have a say in determining the outcome of this game-changing program, which awards a Defender 130 and a financial donation to six deserving nonprofits. Vote now for your favorite finalists in each category.

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Sponsor Content: Aberfeldy

See how this wooden ski crafter taps Scotland’s rugged terrain and spirit of self-reliance to create timeless tools of outdoor exploration

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Sponsor Content: SYLVANIA

From Baja to the Arctic Circle, these stunning areas offer peak fall colors, fewer crowds, and life-list camping—especially if you're equipped to travel after dark

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Sponsor Content: Go RVing

Indie singer-songwriter Holden Miller takes his guitar, friends, and RV into Sequoia National Park

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Great music meets national park adventures

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This high school redefines education for adventurous athletes through global travel, elite coaching, and immersive learning

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Sponsor Content: Discover Moab

Visiting Moab is an adventurer’s rite of passage. Here’s how to make the most of a trip to Utah’s adventure wonderland

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Sponsor Content: Danner

Many of us dream of living bigger and going farther. These full-time adventurers share how they made it happen—and the boots that took them there.

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Sponsor Content: Orijen

With its new Trails app, Orijen pet food is partnering with the National Park Foundation to help pet lovers and their furry friends connect with the outdoors

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Sponsor Content: The Outer Banks

Come for the wild beaches, stay for the inspired community. Learn more about the Outer Banks in this six-episode series.

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Sponsor Content: Montana Tourism

Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness offers a million acres of raw mountain terrain

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Treasure hunting, ghost towns, a train ride, and kid-friendly hiking—this Montana getaway has it all

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The same way Big Sky Country’s sprawling patchwork of dense forests, towering mountains, and vast prairies need to be seen to be believed, its summit silences and wildlife choruses need to be heard to be believed

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Sponsor Content: Explore Minnesota

Scenic roads, gritty gravel, epic trails, and all-level terrain are drawing riders to Minnesota

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Sponsor Content: Hankook Tire

Expert advice on how to equip for an off-road escape

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Sponsor Content: Tennessee Tourism

The state’s most famed fishing legend partners with its most beloved lakes to protect and improve premier destinations for angling adventures

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Sponsor Content: Insta360

The go-to travel companion for outdoor enthusiasts is only getting better with longer battery life, more durable lenses, and new AI editing tools

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Sponsor Content: HOKA

Whether it’s an ultra race or everyday adventure run, the fifth-gen Mafate delivers peak performance on technical trails

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Sponsor Content: adidas

The do-it-all shoe designed to combat FOMO is now more versatile, durable, and comfortable

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Sponsor Content: Hankook Tires

Inspire your next off-road explorations with gear essentials plus advice on navigating sandy, loose terrain and rocky obstacles

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Off-road adventurer Aaron Mulkey provides an insider's look at the 2025 Overland Expo West event in Flagstaff, AZ

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Sponsor Content: HOKA

A thank you letter to our beautifully simple, often painful, but always rewarding sport

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Sponsor Content: Leatherman

Leatherman’s premium knives heavy-up on durability and smart features for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts

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Sponsor Content: Scout Motors

Scout Motors ushers in a new era of go-anywhere travel

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Sponsor Content: Troxus

With a model for every rider and an industry-leading warranty, Troxus has you covered no matter what the road ahead holds

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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

We sent the Arkansas Field Team on a mission to explore the best of The Natural State. Mission accomplished.

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Come for the mountain biking, and stay for the iconic park’s diverse blend of trails, wild rock formations, and historic cabins

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Sponsor Content: Aventon

How two adaptive athletes seamlessly integrate Aventon’s versatile e-bikes into their active lives

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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

Did you know there's a place in Arkansas with epic rock climbing routes, tons of mountain biking trails, and a thrilling via ferrata course?

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Sponsor Content: Hankook Tire

Discover the ideas and equipment to fuel your next escape with expert guidance on off-road adventures

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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

We sent the Arkansas Field Team on a mission to explore the best of The Natural State. Mission accomplished.

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Sponsor Content: Santa Fe County

Santa Fe County is rightfully known for its arts and culture, but it has quietly turned into a world-class adventure hub

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There’s a reason it’s called The Natural State—find out why on these incredible outdoor experiences

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Sponsor Content: Arkansas Tourism

Full of natural beauty and incredible outdoor experiences, Arkansas is a place made for bold adventurers looking to travel a different path

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Sponsor Content: Yellowstone Bourbon

Savor the landscape with all your senses on this wild culinary journey

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Sponsor Content: Outside Ignite

The inaugural pitch competition awarded prizes valued at $170,000

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Sponsor Content: Yellowstone Bourbon

Savor the landscape with all of your senses on this wild culinary adventure

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Sponsor Content: Defender

What does winning mean for an organization? Just watch what past honorees have to say.

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Sponsor Content: Aberfeldy

Meet the sought-after professional bamboo fly rod maker who personally hand engraves his own rods—and puts them to apt use

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Sponsor Content: Defender

This all-volunteer rescue squad—and other winners of the Defender Service Awards—do hero’s work

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Sponsor Content: Toyota

Follow an Alaska-based artist, filmmaker, educator, and environmental advocate inspired by the uncommon trail

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Sponsor Content: Hankook

Make your escape with expert guidance on every step and upgrade needed to take your overnight adventures off-road

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Sponsor Content: Hankook Tires

Hankook Tires heads to Orange County, California to showcase its Dynapro off-road tire lineup

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Sponsor Content: Toyota

Journey beyond the beaten path with an uncommon adventurer who uses his 2025 Toyota 4Runner to creatively map the country’s most wild and wondrous locations

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Sponsor Content: Defender

Since 2021, the Defender Service Awards have honored the hardest working U.S. and Canadian nonprofits

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Sponsor Content: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Work up a thirst—and then toast the outdoors—on the Smokies’ top hikes, rides, and more

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