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These tiny hamlets, with less than 6,000 locals, provide the perfect blend of quaint vibes and outdoor fun

With the park left severely shorthanded due to staff cuts, officials have closed the Fiery Furnace hike until further notice

Modern life is filled with noise. These peaceful parks are very, very quiet.

From a music-centric journey across the northern U.S. to a national park-studded road trip through the heartland, we’ve got itineraries for your next great cross-country adventure.

A rescue story from Southern Utah has a happy ending—thanks to a discarded bag filled with survival gear

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.

I found big adventure and warm weather in these national-park units spread across the Southeast and Southwest

This lodge is all about its spectacular location, within a national monument and between two national parks. It also has fire pits, free s’mores, and access to endless trails and rivers.

From a Denver hotel resembling an aspen grove to national-parks-adjacent stays with mountain-bike rentals and train access into the Grand Canyon, these new places are definitely on our vacation radar

Whether you like to camp, paddle, take long walks, or bike flowy singletrack, these are the coolest ways to spend your precious time off in 2025

Diesel fumes be damned, the Pricecicle exceeds expectations

Patrollers demand wage increases from Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort as its owner, Vail Resorts, asks patrollers from other ski areas to cross the picket line

Our travel writers spent weekends at some fabulous places: a red-rock retreat, stargazing domes, and one of the national parks’ hardest-to-book cabins. Here’s where we’re sending our friends next year.

A NOAA ocean buoy and a decades-old forecasting service have hooked powder hounds with surprisingly accurate storm intelligence

Discover a fuller mountain life in Park City, Utah

Meet the change makers who powered—and empowered—a Utah community with solar generators

Hear me out: I love the outdoors, and that includes playing golf. These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.

Our national parks columnist reveals his all-time favorite treks in Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef for both beginner and advanced adventurers

Authorities have charged two Coloradans for allegedly stealing historic artifacts from Canyonlands National Park in March

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

Surrounded by more famous destinations, this area is often overlooked. Yet it is one of the wildest and most beautiful units in the national-park system.

SKI mag sat down with the resort’s CEO to dig into the ski area’s unique new directive

Throughout her athletic career, Caroline Gleich has been moonlighting as an activist. This year, she stepped into politics full-time.

After 17 editions just for men, the iconic freeride event in Utah will debut its women’s competition on Thursday

These five pieces got our gear columnist through a week of surviving off the bare minimum in the backcountry

Utah’s Powder Mountain looks to evolve the skiing experience, changing the way the slopes look, feel, and sound

If I owned the gondola, here are 10 things I’d use it for—guilt-free farting, horseplay, and dog transportation, for starters.

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.

The state has a bounty of BLM land with ample outdoor recreation opportunities. But if the state’s attorney general has his way, Utah would wrest back control of millions of those acres.

Wild weather can ruin a camping trip; it can also make for the powder ski weekend of your dreams. Our columnist discovered hacks that will guide the timing of your vacation plans.

These spectacular deserts, islands, rivers, and peaks are off the regular traveler’s radar—and at the top of our new bucket list

Trust us: the puppies, kittens llamas, and pigs are worth the trip

A lifetime cyclist, our columnist pulled the data and weighed other factors to determine the most bike-friendly small towns across America

You’ll be counting stars and catching the Northern Lights at these one-of-a-kind dark-sky retreats

Home to the last U.S.-based Winter Olympics in 2002, Utah’s Salt Lake City was officially awarded the bid on the cusp of the Paris Games

I tested my nerve on a thin line high above the Utah desert. It changed how I face fear in my life.

Five questions with Thomas “Racer Tom” Hart, the Utah man who recorded mind-boggling statistics on the slopes this year

We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.

Utah Avalanche Center said the north-facing region of Lone Peak, where the avalanche occurred, is known for its steep and unforgiving terrain

Every great adventure needs a staging area. Here they are, from simple and affordable to dreamy and luxe, in unbelievable locations, with endless terrain to explore and a warm bed to return to at night.

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road on an epic adventure, especially on these incredible stretches of highway

From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these states stand out above the rest.

These Alpine, Caribbean, and glamping getaways have all the amazing scenery and none of the over-the-top prices

Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on whether it’s all right to name a Utah development project after one of the West’s most notorious anti-development advocates

According to new NPS data, visitation is up at the country’s most popular national parks. But at these under-the-radar gems, the scenery is equally spectacular and you’ll have plenty of room to explore.

We asked our editors for the most romantic trips they’d ever taken. From fire towers to Southwest camping to mountaintop lodges, these incredible stays are the best way to spend Valentine’s—or any day.

Caroline Gleich is a ski mountaineer, activist, and now a candidate for the United States Senate

Powder Mountain will move to a model of real estate tied to private skiing as well as public access in 2024

Bikes, skis, and tents can be a costly commitment. With that in mind, brands like Evo, Fjällräven, and L.L.Bean have designed outdoor trips where you can demo top-end equipment for days or weeks at a time.

Bike-tuning station? Check. Gear rental and storage for backcountry outings? Yep. At Field Station, near Arches National Park in Utah, guests are encouraged to explore outside, then welcomed back with cold beer, a hot tub, and an outdoor fire pit.

With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.

The Interior Department said on Friday that national parks will shutter if Congress doesn’t approve the recent spending bill. Several governors say they will use state funds to keep federal parklands open.

These great towns are in the middle of glorious mountains with spectacular leaf-peeping, mega views, and fun things to do...and eat...and drink

Storms dumped rainfall across Utah. One hiker died and another required rescue.

At the site of a four-semi accident, a mystery man prevented us and others from joining the pileup. In looking for him, I accidentally found the crash victim.

Our national forests are brilliant, underappreciated, and uncrowded compared to most national parks. Here’s the intel on where to hike in these stunning landscapes.

Walk among deep river gorges, glacial mountains, alpine lakes, and vast deserts, all on beautiful under-the-radar public lands

Utah’s Department of Transportation released renderings of the finished product, and people are surprised

North America will have prime viewing when the moon (mostly) obscures the sun on October 14. These are the best places to see the magical ring of fire.

Our national parks are celebrating the season (aren’t we all?) with fun and immersive special events. We've mapped out our favorites, from photo classes to great music to getting dirty helping on a trail day.

It took 20 years of planning to open the new 190-mile Aquarius Trail bikepacking hut system in southern Utah’s spectacular wilderness, sandwiched between Bryce and Zion national parks. Stephanie Pearson saddles up for a wild ride.

Officials say evidence suggests the men were caught by a flash flood. This is the second double tragedy in the famous slot canyon this year.

As you’re visiting national parks this summer, don’t miss out on these spectacular outlooks, mountain summits, and lake vistas. We’ve got the intel on how to reach them all.

The gondola is still in play, but a new tolling program in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon could charge cars $25 to $50 to get to the resorts

A crazy-sounding idea—build a tube from the Pacific to bring water to Utah’s Great Salt Lake—raises a larger question: Are we willing to do absolutely anything to fight climate change?

Opposites may attract, but they don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to traveling together. Our travel columnist has tips on how to meet in the middle—and where to go that will make you both happy.

It’s not just skiers who are enjoying a banner year. Thanks to all the snow, 2023 promises to be one of the best rafting seasons ever. Check out these five great trips.

Reed Hastings is the latest mogul to enter the U.S. ski industry

These state parks offer everything you’re looking for in a national park, only fewer crowds. See our top choices for wildlife, wilderness, solitude, and more.

Stranded at Alta Ski Area for eight days, the author experienced record snowfall and thundering avalanches—and yeah, some pretty amazing skiing

A recent storm dumped feet of powder on Little Cottonwood Canyon, shuttering some of the state’s most iconic resorts

A quick rundown of the court case that is dominating headlines this week

Two hikers died and more than ten required rescue after heavy rains inundated Buckskin Gulch

These mountains made out of sand should be on your travel bucket list

In Utah, Christmas-tree lights are a very big deal. This is the itinerant crew of climbers, river guides, ski bums, trekkers, and thru-hikers who work like super-elves to get ready for the year’s most beautiful holiday.

Last year Park City ski patrollers unionized. Now it’s the lifties’ and electricians’ turn.