Training
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At Home Hiking Exercises
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Strength Training For Cyclists
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What Runners Need to Know About Cardio Training
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Cardio Training for Cycling
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Endurance Training for Cyclists
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Best Shoulder Exercises for Climbers
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Ab Workout for Climbers
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Core Exercises for Kayaking
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Kayaking Exercises
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How to Improve Climbing Endurance
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What Runners Need to Know About VO2 Max
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How To Build a Home Training Setup For Climbing
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Running Warm Ups
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How to Get Better at Running
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Strength Training for Runners Bodyweight Exercises
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Stretches for Runners
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10k Training Tips
Learn about 10k Training Tips | AEM Sites | Page Properties from the Public Lands Field Guide. Get insights from ex -
Strength Training for Skiers
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Half-Marathon Training Tips
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Indoor Cardio Exercises for Runners
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8 Yoga Poses for Runners
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Improve Your Cross Country Skiing Stride
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Backpack Workouts You Can Do At Home
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Power Training for Climbers
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How To Practice (and Enjoy) Outdoor Yoga
Enjoy the vast benefits of yoga—and of being in nature—all at once with these tips. -
How to Hike Off-Trail
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Explore Hocking Hills State Park
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How to Choose the Best Hydration Packs and Water Reservoirs
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Hiking Safety How to Cross a River
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Rain Gear Guide
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The Best Options for Off Grid Communication
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Common Hiking Injuries and Treatment
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How to Choose a GPS for Your Backcountry Trip
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Hiking at Cook Forest State Park
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How to Choose the Best Survival Gear
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5 of Our Favorite Peak Bagging Lists
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Plan a Thru Hike at Laurel Highlands Trail
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The Best Fall Hiking Near Columbus
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How to Choose the Best Rain Jacket
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What to Know about the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
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How to Choose a Daypack
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Hiking the Highlands Nature Sanctuary
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How to Choose the Best Trekking Poles
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How To Choose the Best Hiking Pants
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6 Remote but Accessible Wilderness Areas
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How to Read a Topographic Map
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Hiking Highbanks Metro Park
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Your Guide to Gore-tex
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5 Things to do in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
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First Aid Checklist for the Outdoors
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Explore Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve
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How to Choose the Best Socks
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Hiking Crooked Creek
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How to Choose the Best Ultralight Backpack
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How to Snowshoe
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Guide to Responsible Wildlife Photography
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Mushroom Foraging 101
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Lesser Known Hikes Buckeye Trail
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The Best Rain Gear for the Backcountry
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6 Short Thru Hikes in America
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How to Hike Without a Car
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How To Choose the Best Insulated Puffer Jackets
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How To Choose the Best Base Layer
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Solo Hiking Tips
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How to Hike with a Dog
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Family Hiking Tips and Tricks
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Big Agnes Backpacks
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Meet the LGBTQ Summer Camp That’s Changing Lives
Summer camp holds a special place in the American psyche. For many, it’s a gateway to lifelong love of nature and o -
How To Gear Up for Watery Outdoor Adventures
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Thru-Hiking Training Tips
Nika Meyers didn’t know she’d be attempting a speed record of the 486-mile Colorado Trail until just four days prio -
How to Treat Backcountry Water
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Explore the Great American Rail-Trail
Explore the sprawling, new Great American Rail-Trail that connects 3,700 miles of converted railroad-to-recreation -
Winter Hiking Tips
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How to Visit Bears Ears National Monument
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Explore Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve
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Pittsburgh Hiking, Emerald View Park
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Day Hike Essentials
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Pittsburgh Backpacking, Gerard Hiking Trail, Oil Creek State Park
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How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes
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How To Choose Hiking Clothes
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Things to do in the Catskills
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How To Choose Approach Shoes
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backpacking checklist
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Thru-Hiker Gear List
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Allegheny National Forest Backpacking - Morrison and Rimrock Trail
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How to Choose the Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags and Backpacking Quilts
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Discover America’s National Scenic Trails
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Backpacking in Raccoon Creek State Park
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Hiking Baughman Rock Overlook at Ohiopyle
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Where to See the Best Fall Foliage Near Pittsburgh
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Public Lands Guide to the Grand Canyon
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5 Things To Do in Allegheny Land Trust Green Spaces
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Outdoor Activities in West Virginia
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4 Things to do in New River Gorge National Park
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Backpacking in Scioto Grove Metro Park
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How To Plan a Backpacking Trip
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6 Outdoor Activities Near Portland
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What to Do in Columbus in the Spring
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Hike Hogback Ridge Park in Columbus, Ohio
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8 Ways to Get Outside More
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Trail Sisters Founder Gina Lucrezi
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15 Yellowstone Experiences
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Camping on Stafford Beach in Cumberland Island National Seashore
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Family Backpacking Lessons from the Appalachian Trail
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4 Activities to do in Ragged Mountain Natural Area
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National Recreation Trails Guide
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Adventure Guide to Moab
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8 Rules of Trail Etiquette
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6 Things to Do Before Hiking on Indigenous Land
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Appalachian Trail Day Hikes
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Outdoor Adventure Guide for James River Park in Richmond Virginia
Smack-dab in the middle of bustling Richmond, Va., James River Park opens up 600 acres of outdoor playground to res -
5 Best Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
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The Best Hike in Virginia’s Powhatan State Park
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how to choose a backpacking stove
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Hiking the Thousand Steps Standing Stone Trail
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Earthworks Hiking
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How Public Lands and the Student Conservation Association are Transforming Pittsburgh
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6 Layering Mistakes Hikers Make in the Fall
The end of summer triggers all sorts of coping mechanisms among hikers. Some dress in a panic, piling on giant jack -
Fall Hiking in Palisades Interstate Park
New York’s most alluring autumn views are not in the city, but from above the soaring cliffs across the Hudson Rive -
Forest Fire Safety Tips
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Hiking Lithia Park's Kaleidoscope of Fall Colors
The gardens and trees of Lithia Park are a feast for the senses, especially during the fall. That’s when the foliag -
Discover Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Tucked along the banks of the mighty Cuyahoga River, just south of Cleveland, lies a 33,000-acre pocket of verdant -
Big Bend National Park Travel Guide
Need a little extra elbow room to roam? Dive into Big Bend National Park, located in far West Texas. Hemmed in by t -
5 Hikes in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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9 Great Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Discover Zion National Park
Zion National Park in southern Utah is known for its cream, pink, and red cliffs, otherworldly slot canyons, and th -
Boston’s Best Leaf-Peeping Hikes
Try this trio of trails that range in hiking difficulty, but that all offer stunning fall-foliage views. There’s no -
George Washington National Forest Adventure Guide
When crowds flock to Shenandoah National Park, keep going: The park’s lesser-known neighbor, George Washington Nati -
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Essentials
Everyone “knows” the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s the most visited unit in the park system, with over -
Plan Your Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
From its Dr. Seuss-like namesake trees and reliably spectacular sunsets to an area named (without exaggeration) Won -
Yosemite National Park Guide
The tallest waterfalls in North America. Miles and miles of glacier-polished granite. The world’s most massive tree -
The Best Grand Canyon Day Hikes
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 -
Why Shenandoah National Park Should Be Your Next Adventure
From expansive mountaintop vistas to waterfall-laden hollows, Shenandoah National Park offers an awe-filled escape -
Things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park
The Rocky Mountains are a truly wild landscape: postcard-pretty and ruggedly unforgiving all at once. The range’s e -
Exploring Quarry Trails in Columbus
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How to Choose the Best Backpacking Backpack
Good news: The right backpack is your ticket to backcountry adventures, from weekend escapes to weeks-long epics. B -
Olympic National Park Essentials
With more than 2.5 million visitors every year, Washington’s Olympic National Park is one of the 10 most-visited na -
Best Hiking Near Boston: Mount Holyoke Range State Park
It’s not often that you can hike a whole mountain range within a single afternoon—and rarer still that you can acco -
Adventure Guide: Umpqua National Forest
Forged by volcanoes and shaped by glaciers, southern Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest offers some of the most otherw -
Alternative Adventures at Shenandoah National Park
There are so many different ways to get to know Shenandoah National Park when you visit. And at just 90 minutes fro -
Running Roxy Ann Peak
Lope the loop trail at Prescott Park for an attainable summit with 360-degree views of Southern Oregon’s renowned R -
Exploring the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
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How to Stay Warm in Winter with Aidan Goldie
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Backpacking Benton Mackaye Trail
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Adventures at Shadmoor State Park and Ditch Plains Beach
Summer or winter, head for standout activity options at the park-beach combo destination marking the far eastern en -
Adventures in the White Mountains
One of only two national forests in New England, New Hampshire’s White Mountains are home to the region’s highest p -
Adventure Guide to Great Falls Park
Check out the year-round activity options at this dynamic NPS site that punctuates the Washington, D.C. metro area. -
Wildlife Safety Tips and Etiquette
How to safely share the trails with everything from chipmunks to bears, moose to cows. -
Explore Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
Find open space and wild adventure in this West Virginia climbing hub that offers numerous, high-quality hiking and -
Hiking at Sunken Meadow State Park
Follow tidal creeks and climb coastal bluffs with the go-to, year-round hiking option at this ever-scenic state par -
Exploring Pisgah National Forest
Wander amid hardwood forest and cascading waterfalls in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. -
The Best Hikes in Arches and Canyonlands
Here’s how to experience the best trails of these neighboring Southeast Utah icons. -
Overlooked Escape: Black Canyon National Park
Find adventure at this stunning, yet sparsely visited Colorado park. -
9 Great Hikes in Yellowstone National Park
From summiting peaks with expansive views to meandering alongside geysers and steaming pools, Yellowstone has it al -
Meet The Unlikely Thru-Hiker
Derick Lugo discusses his journey to long-distance hiking and his work educating others about the power of outdoor -
Overlooked Escape: Wind Cave National Park
Go subterranean to explore the geologic wonders of one of the world’s largest caves. -
Understanding Trail Markers
Here’s how to identify and interpret blazes and cairns to keep you on the right trail. -
Short Hikes, Big Waterfall Views
Less than an hour from Medford, a pair of hikes at Prospect Scenic Viewpoint deliver a fairyland of moss, mist and -
Don’t-Miss Hike: Upper and Lower Table Rocks
These two short day-hikes provide a nice dose of exercise, delivering splendid views of the Rogue River Valley and -
How To Stay Positive About the Planet
Mountaineer and activist Molly Kawahata offers advice on putting an end to climate guilt, finding solutions, and en -
How To Identify Poisonous Plants in the Wild
A few basics can save you a whole lot of trouble on your next outing. -
Your Hiking Checklist
To start hiking now, a little know-how plus the right gear will increase your enjoyment and your safety on the trai -
Backpacking Ohio’s Buckeye Trail
Follow the blue blazes to a sweet trailside campsite on this developing trail system that encompasses Ohio. -
Hiking the ’Hooch
Head to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area for quiet wilderness and deep-woods hiking right in the he -
5 Top National Parks for Spring Blooms
Maximize your wildflowers per mile in these spring-vibrant national parks. -
How To Hike the Mass. Midstate Trail
Stage a day-hike or backpacking trip on one of the longest trails in central Massachusetts. -
Campsite With a View: The Adirondacks’ Famed Lean-Tos
Explore the best of these versatile backcountry shelters that help connect routes through the largest publicly prot -
How To Choose the Right Sunglasses for Running and Hiking
Protect your eyes with a fitting pair of performance shades. -
How To Survive a Bear Encounter
Sound advice to safely manage a close call with an apex predator. -
How To Experience Southern Oregon’s Native American History
These hikes, tours, destinations and events provide opportunities to gain a better understanding of and respect for -
Mountaineering 101
Mountain travel is a complex but immensely rewarding endeavor. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. -
Explore the Allegheny Trail
Bite off some or all of this varied long-distance trail that crosses West Virginia and discover the best of the Mou -
Train To Summit a High-Altitude Peak
Here’s how to prepare for challenging hikes with significant elevation gain. -
How To Treat Water in an Emergency
Follow these water treatment steps in an outdoor survival situation. -
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Essentials
Hike and camp among 2,000-year-old trees in California’s most unique national park. -
Bucket List: Hiking the 100 Mile Wilderness
How to hike one of the most stunning sections of the Appalachian Trail in northern Maine. -
How To Choose the Right Outdoor Sunscreen
From SPF ratings to safe and unsafe ingredients, here’s what you need to know to stay safe in prolonged, mid-day su -
How To Hike Safely at High Altitudes
Mind these tips when you’re hiking trails and scrambling loose rock at elevations above the treeline. -
Bear Safety On the Trail
Here’s how to avoid a problematic bear encounter while out hiking, trail running or mountain biking. -
The 6 Best PNW Routes To Start Mountaineering
With glaciated peaks galore, the Pacific Northwest is blessed with a number of less-technical routes that cater wel -
How To Build an Emergency Fire
Survival tips for building and starting a fire in adverse conditions. -
One Person’s Impact
In remote southern Nevada, Kim Garrison-Means spearheaded the grassroots activism of door-to-door canvassing and ne -
Campsites With a View: Kalalau Beach
Earn the seclusion of your own private Hawaiian beach campsite with an 11-mile hike into Kauai’s rugged and iconic -
Why a Free-Flowing Klamath River Matters
Here’s how the largest dam removal in U.S. history, restoring flows to the lower Klamath River, will impact wildlif -
How To Execute an Ultralight Hiking Trip
Launch a fast-and-light overnight adventure with these tips for planning, packing and pulling off an ultralight hik -
How To Plan Meals for Backpacking
Stay fueled on the trail with these tips on packing the right food and planning the best meals. -
6 Best Hikes in Boston’s Reservation System
Find solitude in the heart of Boston with these six hikes. -
5 Overlooked Ohio Waterfalls
Hike to this collection of underappreciated falls and cascades outside of Columbus. -
How To Choose a Bivy Sack
Consider these simple, one-person sleeping shells when you’re going extra light, or needing the added assurance of -
How To Stay Comfortable Hiking in the Heat
Tips to keep you cool hiking in the sweltering summer temps or dry desert air. -
Glacier National Park Essentials
Explore the vast and spectacular landscape that straddles the Continental Divide. -
Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Charlottesville
Western Virginia’s fall foliage is second to none. Here’s where to see it. -
The Hiker’s Guide to Springer Mountain
Explore Georgia’s most famous mountain in this sprawling adventure wonderland. -
The Hiker’s Guide to Helen, Georgia
Make this quaint Bavarian mountain town your next basecamp. -
Hiking Humpback Rocks
Work for one of Virginia’s best highpoint views of the Shenandoah Valley. -
Adventurer’s Guide to Mount McLoughlin
Camp, hike, or climb Southern Oregon’s highest volcano in this wilderness playground. -
How To Stay Safe From Wildfires
If you’re enjoying the outdoors, it pays to prepare, pack and make the right choices when exploring at-risk areas. -
How To Finish Your Thru-Hike
Record-setting distance hiker Heather “Anish” Anderson shares her tips for managing the post-hike blues and easing -
Adventure Guide: Crater Lake National Park
Frolic this alpine wonderland in the crown of the Rocky Mountains. -
Make a Run at Rocky Point
Explore one of Long Island’s most extensive singletrack networks. -
4 Perfect Summer Swimming Holes
Cool off by seeking out Central Ohio’s best natural swimming spots. -
Backpacking Zaleski State Forest
Hike overnight through some of the most rugged landscape in Ohio. -
How to Layer Clothing for the Outdoors
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Big Adventures in the Smallest State
Rhode Island doesn’t have as much hiking, climbing, or biking as other states (for obvious reasons), but what it do -
Adventure Guide to the Redwoods
Explore one of the world’s most unique ecosystems across four co-managed state and national parks. -
Exploring Long Island’s Long-Distance Trail
Pick a worthwhile day-trip section to soak in the ever-changing views of the 125-mile Paumanok Path. -
Where To See Virginia’s Coolest Birds
Virginia is a birder’s paradise. Here’s how to take advantage. -
Touring the Best Art in Columbus
Whether by wheels or on foot, here’s a colorful route to cruise the best of the Ohio capital city’s art and eats. -
Hiking Through History
Traverse a collection of the best trails through the scenic estates of our Founding Fathers. -
How to See the Best Fall Foliage in Georgia
From scenic drives and short hikes to technical climbs, the Southern Appalachians offer exciting options to see the -
Hiking Guide to Great Smoky Mountains
Seek out the best hikes in the country’s most popular national park, plus time your trip to catch the fall foliage -
Think Like a Thru-Hiker
Zelzin “Quetzal” Aketzalli, the first-ever Mexican National to complete distance hiking’s Triple Crown, shares tips -
Exploring Monongahela National Forest
This massive forest in West Virginia is a multi-sport hub easily accessible from Pittsburgh, Columbus, or Charlotte -
Exploring the Green Mountains in Vermont
Explore one of the Northeast’s most beloved ranges for year-round outdoor action plus electric fall foliage. -
Hike Through Southern Oregon’s Siskiyou Mountains
Experience the best of the developing Jack-Ash Trail System on the scenic multi-use Sterling Mine Ditch Trail. -
Your Guide to Winter Adventure on Wachusett Mountain
Hike, ski, and snowshoe just an hour and a half from Boston. -
5 Amazing Snowshoeing Spots Near Medford
Reliable snowfall and endless trails make Medford, Oregon, a snowshoer’s paradise. -
Down Care 101: How To Maintain, Store and Clean Your Puffers and Sleeping Bags
Down gear will keep you warm and comfortable for decades—if you care for it properly.