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My friends didn't feel safe hiking alone. So I started looking into queer hiking groups—and even started a local chapter.
Five distress calls in seven days prompted the local search and rescue team to warm visitors to hike with caution
A tourist fell 30 feet trying to get a close-up view of a lava flow in Hawaii. Here's a look at the rise in volcano tourism—plus how to stay safe.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised dog owners to keep pets on-leash when walking in moose habitat, and to choose trails with good visibility
Search and rescue teams recently conducted 13 helicopter rescues over a seven-day span. A SAR leader blames the uptick on a detour to a vital hiking route.
These hiking trails prove that there’s way more to see in Nebraska than prairie
The campsite reservation platform just added thousands of RV parks, camping resorts, and private campgrounds to its inventory
Brick-and-mortar shops are peddling more than just product these days. Come for the gear, stay for the group rides, runs, and game nights.
From cowgirl boots to running shoes to sunglasses, these are the spring gear products our editors can't get enough of.
Charitable foundations that raise funds and organizer volunteers for the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and other U.S. National Parks have seen an uptick in donations and manpower
The kids of the Mountaineers Adventure Club are tackling serious peaks—all between classes and homework
Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be overrun, but that’s only because it’s wildly awesome. Here’s why a trip to GSMNP should still be on your bucket list.
Fall back in love with hiking with this new trend from Montana's American Prairie.
Science doesn't have the answers. But after overcoming her own fear of the dark, this writer does.
Some are blooming now, and others don't reach their peak until early fall
Because the natural elements you'll be surrounded by can easily destroy your meds
Prevent a costly vet bill by identifying hazards before your pup gets a foxtail up her nose or cactus spine in her paw
The new Netflix series ‘Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure’ chronicles the decade-long hunt. The series also includes clues about a new hidden fortune.
For centuries, people have left all sorts of notes in summit registers. I looked through 100 years of love letters and spontaneous exaltation, including my own family's, to find out why.
Lots of visitors find themselves off track, whether they're chasing Instagrammable moments too far, facing unpredictable weather and variable terrain, or simply lacking preparation. Here’s why this seems to be happening—and how to trek safely when you go.
A rescue story from Southern Utah has a happy ending—thanks to a discarded bag filled with survival gear
Trail veterans often jerry-rig the popular Sawyer Squeeze water filter onto a bomb-proof Vecto bladder. Now, the two products come together as a unit.
From exploring Arizona's canyons to surfing California'a beaches and hiking Utah's buttes, our national parks columnist shares his dream Southwest road-trip itineraries. Just gas up your rig, grab the sunscreen, and go.
New data suggests that the most efficient uphill slope is steeper than you think
From heated gloves to new shades, this winter gear is changing the game for our editors and contributors this season
I found big adventure and warm weather in these national-park units spread across the Southeast and Southwest
Five years after it was founded, plus-sized outdoor apparel company Alpine Parrot shuts down
We’re not talking about big thru-hikes, but extended walks on pathways through glorious landscapes in spectacular parts of the world
Power couple and record-setting hikers Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton share tips for navigating a new pursuit as a couple—and emerging stronger for it
You’ll be able to view a rare alignment of planets this month and into February. Our astrotourism expert reveals the best places and ways to see the awesome spectacle.
These are our favorite healthy trips in North America, from a desert hot-springs lodge to a quiet island off the Pacific Coast.
When our trail columnist first started sliding silicone spacers between his toes, friends chuckled. But now these little separators are getting the moment they deserve.
Timed-entry reservations are back. Our national parks columnist reveals how to get into these popular parks.
Our hiking columnist inadvertently deviated from the route while descending a peak. The accident prompted him to investigate the harm caused by switchback cutting.
Tina Lewis was enjoying a “trip of a lifetime” before she was detained at an airport in India. Her crime: traveling with a satellite communication device.
Experience two of SoCal's stunning desert landscapes—the low Colorado to the east, and the mountainous Mojave to the west—with these gorgeous treks, ranging from 1 to 37 miles
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? Check out these pieces of gear our editors are obsessing over in December.
Solo travel is soaring in popularity, and I know why. This is what I’ve learned after two decades of going it on my own.
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
The Oklahoma thru-hiker overcame nausea, sleep deprivation, and debilitating foot pain to set the fastest ever time on the 800-mile trail
Employees from PACT Outdoors installed WAG bags on a popular peak, and asked hikers to tell the truth about their backcountry poop habits. Here’s what they discovered.
It may be mud season, but that’s not stopping us from getting outside with these pieces of gear
I was in need of transformation, but wasn’t so sure chakra-balancing treatments and hikes through a mystical vortex site would help
A tiny, remote backcountry hut in the Front Range has everything you need—and nothing you don’t
This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.
I stayed in these glass-walled geodesic domes under dark skies, just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park and its world-renowned hoodoos
Here’s why your next adventure needs to be rooted in activity—and where to find the dream walking or hiking tour that can deliver
In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Into the Thaw,’ Jon Waterman vividly depicts one of his most painful expedition moments ever
From Boston to San Francisco, urban hikers have stitched parks and paths together into beautiful, rigorous, and creative routes
Fall is in full swing, and our editors are loving every minute of it. Here are the pieces that are keeping us cozy outside this season.
Our hiking columnist tested Satisfy’s pricey Dyneema shorts. Turns out, the most expensive product isn’t always the best.
This eco-destination boasts a plethora of incredible spots, from wildlife-rich rainforests and surf-swept coast to active volcanoes and natural hot springs
It’s a tough job, but I’ve been testing these warm-soak places for many years. Here are my all-time favorites.
Tyler Andrews predicts more top runners will pursue Fastest Known Times on the world’s tallest mountains
Two beautiful national parks, 89 state parks, plus mountains, rivers, and coastline. Having grown up in Texas, I can attest: this state has it all.
The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers
Experience fall splendor with the Colorado Mountain Club's top autumn adventures, from colorful road trips to scenic hiking and biking across the state
On Thursday, video game developer Jason Rohrer unveiled "Project Skydrop," a treasure hunt in New England featuring a solid gold statue and a bounty of cryptocurrency
Catch the colors and miss the crowds at these often-overlooked autumn destinations. Our parks columnists reveals where leaf peepers can see fall’s best shows.
Follow the lead of these light-footed adventurers, and reap the rewards
The season is coming to an end—here’s the gear that is keeping our editors outside until the very last moments of summer warmth
Ever since I moved to a beautiful town in Colorado, people have been coming to visit. I want to see them all—and there are a few things guests can do to help me out.
Our National Parks columnist, who lives in Asheville, North Carolina, shares his favorite southern towns for outdoor access, wilderness, and scenery. Who says the West is best?
The surprising intersection between adventure, art, and iconic hiking boots
Our national-parks expert headed across the Atlantic to explore. From northern Finland to the Italian coast, these spectacular spots topped her bucket list.
Whatever your group size or experience level, these insider suggestions will help you plan the best Minnesota hiking adventure
Our trail columnist spent the summer hiking with novice backpackers to come up with this key advice for beginners
Most people heading to Colorado don’t know about this gem of a town in the San Juan Mountains in the southern Rockies. But they should.
The gear that let us brave monsoon season in the west and heat waves in the east
A longtime Golden State hiker reveals her dream list of the most beautiful, must-see routes in California
From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day
The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest. Our travel expert reveals his favorite ways to get outside here.
These women-founded maternity activewear brands make it easier to stay active during pregnancy
Like millions of Americans, Outside’s articles editor took his family camping over the long weekend. But are the stresses that parents endure during a typical family camping trip worth the struggle?
At 5,000 to 7,000 feet, you might have trouble catching your breath. Higher, you may get a pounding headache and nausea. Here’s what to do—and not do—to avoid problems on your mountain vacation.