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These National Forests Are the Most Popular Destinations for RVers

National park overcrowding has nudged nearly one-third of travelers toward alternative destinations, national forests principal among them.

January 24, 2022

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‘California’s Protected Coast’: A Gateway to the Redwoods Is Now Preserved

A 5-mile gateway to the breathtaking 57-mile-long Lost Coast will now be conserved, ensuring protection for a dwindling number of old-growth trees.

January 5, 2022

January 15, 2022

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Plan Your Stargazing Road Trip Across the West with These Dark Sky Routes

Each stargazing-focused stop is mapped as a destination that can be appreciated by the naked eye.

December 30, 2021

January 16, 2022

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The Newest Snow Resorts to Stay and Play This Season

The winter season is in full swing at snow resorts across the West, with new hotels popping up from Idaho and Utah to Montana.

December 22, 2021

December 23, 2021

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Visit Any National Park for Free in 2022 on These Days

Whether taking advantage of a free day or visiting any other, planning well in advance would be wise.

December 28, 2021

January 5, 2022

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How to Enjoy a Joshua Tree Camping Experience Without the Park Crowds

Joshua Tree National Park welcomed the 10th-most visitors of any U.S. park in 2020 despite closures during popular spring months.

January 19, 2022

January 24, 2022

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Après-Ski: What’s New at Snow Resorts This Season

Hotels are opening from Utah to Montana, plus there's plenty new lifts and terrain to explore.

November 16, 2021

December 27, 2021

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This Global Hotspot Will Keep You Connected on Your Next off-the-Grid Adventure

The compact device is a quintessential tool to carry whether you're a wilderness backpacker or you're simply wanting to get off the grid.

October 11, 2021

January 20, 2022

Skiers doing a flip while skiing at Mammoth slopes covered in snow with grey skies and snow falling

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These California Ski Resorts Are Opening Early for the Winter Season

Several California ski resorts are opening early due to a winter storm. Here are resort opening dates in Tahoe, Mammoth, and more.

October 29, 2021

December 1, 2021

Man taking one of the best hikes in La Quinta, La Quinta Cove, through rocks and open meadows

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42 Can’t-Miss Hikes in the West for Amazing Scenery and Terrain

From iconic trails in Zion and Yosemite to under-the-radar loops in Arizona, these hiking trails lead you to gorgeous desert, mountain, and coastal views

April 29, 2013

December 21, 2020

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This Company’s Vehicle Storage Systems Make Car Camping Easier Than Ever

The Idaho manufacturer makes car storage systems designed to maximize space and look good while doing so.

September 3, 2021

January 20, 2022

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Why Idaho’s Sun Valley Should Be on Your Stargazing Bucket List

Of all of the Gem State's attractions, few are more impressive than its night skies.

October 8, 2021

January 5, 2022

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How to Enjoy Everything Zion Has to Offer Without the National Park Crowds

Few destinations are better equipped to accommodate dispersed camping than Utah.

January 26, 2022

January 25, 2022

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Tommy Caldwell Climbs Toward a Future of Climate Change Activism

The increased popularity of the outdoors industry is providing a platform to influence climate-related politics and policy-making.

November 19, 2021

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Bonnie Tsui Makes Waves: A Journalist Inspires the Next Generation to Dip Their Toes in the Water

Tsui combines her admiration for surfing and the ocean in Sarah and the Big Wave, a children’s book highlighting Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to surf Mavericks in 1999.

August 4, 2021

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Epic Fly Fishing in Montana: Learning to Survive and Thrive in the West With Eduardo Garcia

Garcia, founder and “Emperor of Flavor” of food company Montana Mex, takes us on a fishing trip with some hidden gems along the way.

August 17, 2021

September 13, 2021

Outdoor Adventure

Beat Arizona’s National Park Camping Rush with These Nearby Alternatives

Be Ready for Any Emergency with This 72-Hour, Do-It-All Survival Kit

Why Utah’s Bears Ears Should Top Your Adventure Bucket List

Where the Wild Things Are: Programs That Foster Kids’ Connection to the Outdoors

The Latest From Sunset

These National Forests Are the Most Popular Destinations for RVers

‘California’s Protected Coast’: A Gateway to the Redwoods Is Now Preserved

Plan Your Stargazing Road Trip Across the West with These Dark Sky Routes

The Newest Snow Resorts to Stay and Play This Season

Plan Your Next Adventure

Visit Any National Park for Free in 2022 on These Days

How to Enjoy a Joshua Tree Camping Experience Without the Park Crowds

Après-Ski: What’s New at Snow Resorts This Season

This Global Hotspot Will Keep You Connected on Your Next off-the-Grid Adventure

These California Ski Resorts Are Opening Early for the Winter Season

42 Can’t-Miss Hikes in the West for Amazing Scenery and Terrain

This Company’s Vehicle Storage Systems Make Car Camping Easier Than Ever

Why Idaho’s Sun Valley Should Be on Your Stargazing Bucket List

How to Enjoy Everything Zion Has to Offer Without the National Park Crowds

Tommy Caldwell Climbs Toward a Future of Climate Change Activism

Bonnie Tsui Makes Waves: A Journalist Inspires the Next Generation to Dip Their Toes in the Water

Epic Fly Fishing in Montana: Learning to Survive and Thrive in the West With Eduardo Garcia

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