Down gear will keep you warm and comfortable for decades—if you care for it properly.

Reliable snowfall and endless trails make Medford, Oregon, a snowshoer’s paradise.

Explore the sprawling, new Great American Rail-Trail that connects 3,700 miles of converted railroad-to-recreation

Hike, ski, and snowshoe just an hour and a half from Boston.

Experience the best of the developing Jack-Ash Trail System on the scenic multi-use Sterling Mine Ditch Trail.

Zelzin “Quetzal” Aketzalli, the first-ever Mexican National to complete distance hiking’s Triple Crown, shares tips

Seek out the best hikes in the country’s most popular national park, plus time your trip to catch the fall foliage

Traverse a collection of the best trails through the scenic estates of our Founding Fathers.

Whether by wheels or on foot, here’s a colorful route to cruise the best of the Ohio capital city’s art and eats.

Pick a worthwhile day-trip section to soak in the ever-changing views of the 125-mile Paumanok Path.

Virginia is a birder’s paradise. Here’s how to take advantage.

Rhode Island doesn’t have as much hiking, climbing, or biking as other states (for obvious reasons), but what it do

Explore one of the world’s most unique ecosystems across four co-managed state and national parks.

Explore one of the Northeast’s most beloved ranges for year-round outdoor action plus electric fall foliage.

This massive forest in West Virginia is a multi-sport hub easily accessible from Pittsburgh, Columbus, or Charlotte

From scenic drives and short hikes to technical climbs, the Southern Appalachians offer exciting options to see the

Hike overnight through some of the most rugged landscape in Ohio.

Cool off by seeking out Central Ohio’s best natural swimming spots.

Explore one of Long Island’s most extensive singletrack networks.

Frolic this alpine wonderland in the crown of the Rocky Mountains.

Work for one of Virginia’s best highpoint views of the Shenandoah Valley.

If you’re enjoying the outdoors, it pays to prepare, pack and make the right choices when exploring at-risk areas.

Record-setting distance hiker Heather “Anish” Anderson shares her tips for managing the post-hike blues and easing

Western Virginia’s fall foliage is second to none. Here’s where to see it.

Make this quaint Bavarian mountain town your next basecamp.

Camp, hike, or climb Southern Oregon’s highest volcano in this wilderness playground.

Explore Georgia’s most famous mountain in this sprawling adventure wonderland.

Explore the vast and spectacular landscape that straddles the Continental Divide.

Consider these simple, one-person sleeping shells when you’re going extra light, or needing the added assurance of

Find solitude in the heart of Boston with these six hikes.

Hike to this collection of underappreciated falls and cascades outside of Columbus.

Tips to keep you cool hiking in the sweltering summer temps or dry desert air.

Stay fueled on the trail with these tips on packing the right food and planning the best meals.

Here’s how the largest dam removal in U.S. history, restoring flows to the lower Klamath River, will impact wildlif

Launch a fast-and-light overnight adventure with these tips for planning, packing and pulling off an ultralight hik

Earn the seclusion of your own private Hawaiian beach campsite with an 11-mile hike into Kauai’s rugged and iconic

In remote southern Nevada, Kim Garrison-Means spearheaded the grassroots activism of door-to-door canvassing and ne

With glaciated peaks galore, the Pacific Northwest is blessed with a number of less-technical routes that cater wel

Survival tips for building and starting a fire in adverse conditions.

Here’s how to avoid a problematic bear encounter while out hiking, trail running or mountain biking.

Mind these tips when you’re hiking trails and scrambling loose rock at elevations above the treeline.

How to hike one of the most stunning sections of the Appalachian Trail in northern Maine.

Hike and camp among 2,000-year-old trees in California’s most unique national park.

From SPF ratings to safe and unsafe ingredients, here’s what you need to know to stay safe in prolonged, mid-day su

Follow these water treatment steps in an outdoor survival situation.

Here’s how to prepare for challenging hikes with significant elevation gain.

Bite off some or all of this varied long-distance trail that crosses West Virginia and discover the best of the Mou

These hikes, tours, destinations and events provide opportunities to gain a better understanding of and respect for

Mountain travel is a complex but immensely rewarding endeavor. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

Sound advice to safely manage a close call with an apex predator.

Protect your eyes with a fitting pair of performance shades.

Stage a day-hike or backpacking trip on one of the longest trails in central Massachusetts.

Maximize your wildflowers per mile in these spring-vibrant national parks. 

Explore the best of these versatile backcountry shelters that help connect routes through the largest publicly prot

Head to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area for quiet wilderness and deep-woods hiking right in the he

Smack-dab in the middle of bustling Richmond, Va., James River Park opens up 600 acres of outdoor playground to res

Follow the blue blazes to a sweet trailside campsite on this developing trail system that encompasses Ohio.

To start hiking now, a little know-how plus the right gear will increase your enjoyment and your safety on the trai

A few basics can save you a whole lot of trouble on your next outing.

Mountaineer and activist Molly Kawahata offers advice on putting an end to climate guilt, finding solutions, and en

Go subterranean to explore the geologic wonders of one of the world’s largest caves.

Find adventure at this stunning, yet sparsely visited Colorado park.

From summiting peaks with expansive views to meandering alongside geysers and steaming pools, Yellowstone has it al

Derick Lugo discusses his journey to long-distance hiking and his work educating others about the power of outdoor

These two short day-hikes provide a nice dose of exercise, delivering splendid views of the Rogue River Valley and

Here’s how to identify and interpret blazes and cairns to keep you on the right trail.

Less than an hour from Medford, a pair of hikes at Prospect Scenic Viewpoint deliver a fairyland of moss, mist and

Here’s how to experience the best trails of these neighboring Southeast Utah icons.

Follow tidal creeks and climb coastal bluffs with the go-to, year-round hiking option at this ever-scenic state par

Find open space and wild adventure in this West Virginia climbing hub that offers numerous, high-quality hiking and

Wander amid hardwood forest and cascading waterfalls in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

How to safely share the trails with everything from chipmunks to bears, moose to cows.

Check out the year-round activity options at this dynamic NPS site that punctuates the Washington, D.C. metro area.

One of only two national forests in New England, New Hampshire’s White Mountains are home to the region’s highest p

Summer or winter, head for standout activity options at the park-beach combo destination marking the far eastern en

Lope the loop trail at Prescott Park for an attainable summit with 360-degree views of Southern Oregon’s renowned R

There are so many different ways to get to know Shenandoah National Park when you visit. And at just 90 minutes fro

Forged by volcanoes and shaped by glaciers, southern Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest offers some of the most otherw

It’s not often that you can hike a whole mountain range within a single afternoon—and rarer still that you can acco

With more than 2.5 million visitors every year, Washington’s Olympic National Park is one of the 10 most-visited na

Good news: The right backpack is your ticket to backcountry adventures, from weekend escapes to weeks-long epics. B

The Rocky Mountains are a truly wild landscape: postcard-pretty and ruggedly unforgiving all at once. The range’s e

From expansive mountaintop vistas to waterfall-laden hollows, Shenandoah National Park offers an awe-filled escape

The tallest waterfalls in North America. Miles and miles of glacier-polished granite. The world’s most massive tree

Arizona’s Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—and it’s not hard to see why. The marvels o

From its Dr. Seuss-like namesake trees and reliably spectacular sunsets to an area named (without exaggeration) Won

Everyone “knows” the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s the most visited unit in the park system, with over

When crowds flock to Shenandoah National Park, keep going: The park’s lesser-known neighbor, George Washington Nati

Zion National Park in southern Utah is known for its cream, pink, and red cliffs, otherworldly slot canyons, and th

Tucked along the banks of the mighty Cuyahoga River, just south of Cleveland, lies a 33,000-acre pocket of verdant

Need a little extra elbow room to roam? Dive into Big Bend National Park, located in far West Texas. Hemmed in by t

Try this trio of trails that range in hiking difficulty, but that all offer stunning fall-foliage views. There’s no

The gardens and trees of Lithia Park are a feast for the senses, especially during the fall. That’s when the foliag

The end of summer triggers all sorts of coping mechanisms among hikers. Some dress in a panic, piling on giant jack

New York’s most alluring autumn views are not in the city, but from above the soaring cliffs across the Hudson Rive

Nika Meyers didn’t know she’d be attempting a speed record of the 486-mile Colorado Trail until just four days prio

Summer camp holds a special place in the American psyche. For many, it’s a gateway to lifelong love of nature and o