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A trip to the largest of Hawaii Island's five national and historic parks is a step back in time, a place where two active volcanoes have long altered the landscape. From 1983 to 2018, lava poured into the Pacific Ocean, as it pounded and shaped the craggy shoreline. Today, endangered birds and rare orchids fill the rainforest and grasslands, geological wonders dot the terrain, and sacred cultural sites speak to the park's mythic roots.

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In 'Paha Sapa,' Lakota skier Connor Ryan explores his ancestral South Dakota homeland

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Sponsor Content: Olympus

Great dark-sky images require a simple formula: patience, the right location, and the appropriate gear

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Sponsor Content: Ikon Pass

Each of the 41 mountains on the Ikon Pass is unique and distinct, but a few defining characteristics unite them all

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Sponsor Content: Ikon Pass

Armed with Ikon Passes, these skiers and riders are turning their snow dreams into reality and proving that it's never been easier for you to do the same

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New Zealand's South Island is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful places, where golden beaches and dense rainforests border the snow-capped Southern Alps and adventures are endless. But for those of us who can't pick up and move to Christchurch, here's a definitive guide on how to make the most of your time there.

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May 16–17, 2020, Outside Experience is moving to Northerly Island with even more gear demos, clinics, inspiration, and adventure 

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In January we partnered with Land Rover on 4xFAR, a new breed of festival with live music, gear demos, and adventure workshops

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Sponsor Content: Florida Keys

We asked five of the Keys' most intrepid residents for their favorite outings, eateries, and watering holes

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Sponsor Content: TRX

With multiple intensity zones and a unique three-sided design, the new TRX Rocker recovery tool takes foam rolling to the next level

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Sponsor Content: Arc'teryx

When the world’s best gear brand teams up with top mountain guides around the globe to build multi-day climbing, trail-running, and trekking journeys, you know it’s time to start training

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Sponsor Content: Arizona Tourism

From her home base in Flagstaff, the Diné educator and former river guide is inspiring the community to protect the landscapes she cherishes most

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For Mike and his 6-year-old daughter Luna, adventure is around every corner

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A new documentary on PBS's 'Independent Lens' chronicles the incredible life of George Attla, an icon of the dogsled world who dominated the sport while preserving a dying tradition

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Sponsor Content: 4xFAR

This January 18 and 19, we're teaming up with Land Rover to host a weekend of live music, gear demos, and adventure workshops in Coachella Valley

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Sponsor Content: Ford Explorer

It takes a special kind of commitment to summit and ski the world’s tallest mountains. For Hilaree Nelson, that dedication permeates all aspects of her life—including raising her two sons.

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Sponsor Content: Charlotte's Web

Everything you need to know, from how it specifically helps aid muscle recovery to how to choose the right CBD product and serving size

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How Hilaree Nelson balances being an accomplished ski mountaineer and motherhood

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Sponsor Content: Ikon Pass

Synchronized snowboarding, secret shrine meet-ups, and tailgating karaoke parties? Whoever your people are, you can find them with your Ikon Pass.

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Sponsor Content: Ikon Pass

Want to ski in jeans, boardshorts, or lederhosen? There’s a mountain for that on the Ikon Pass.

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Chip Thomas is a 62-year-old local physician, activist, and world-renowned public artist

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Sponsor Content: adidas TERREX

It may sound counterintuitive, but social media might just be the key to more time spent outside with friends

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Sponsor Content: adidas TERREX

Work a nine-to-five? Try these quick-fix adventures to spice up your workdays and spend more time outside.

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Sponsor Content: Carhartt

Meet three women building, growing, and designing a better future

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Sponsor Content: Fjällräven

From its focus on simple, durable designs to its epic trekking events across the globe, the Swedish gear maker embodies everything we love about Sweden

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Sponsor Content: HOKA ONE ONE

Because hiking faster means hiking farther

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Sponsor Content: Fjällräven

In the Alps you climb, in the Rockies you scramble, in the Sierras you hike, but in Sweden’s high country, you trek—like nowhere else on earth

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