Outdoor Adventure Travel Ideas

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Glamping tent with firepit at Ventana Big Sur

Ready to Get Outside? 10 Travel Ideas to Make the Most of the Summer

There's never been a better time to explore the West. Here are just a few ways to hit the road with sustainability, nature, and culture in mind.

May 20, 2022

May 21, 2022

turquoise water rushes onto a rugged beach

National Parks

You Can Get Free Entry to California State Parks Through Your Local Library

The 2021-22 state budget included funds for increasing park pass distribution.

April 26, 2022

May 22, 2022

the milky way rises over a dirt road in Kamloops, British Columbia

Camping

Take Stargazing to the Next Level at These Dark Sky Campsites

Camping and stargazing go hand-in-hand.

April 13, 2022

April 23, 2022

Sun rises over the Painted Wall cliff at Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado, a great alternative to Grand Canyon, which is affected by overtourism

Travel Tips

Tired of Crowds? Try These Underrated National Parks Instead

Ditch the long entry lines and camping wait lists.

April 11, 2022

April 25, 2022

Plan Your Next Adventure

Outdoor Adventure

These Stylish Hiking Shoes Easily Go from Trail to … Anywhere

Our favorite hiking shoes offer more than comfort.

May 17, 2022

May 19, 2022

WildLands

6 of the Best Ways to Explore Wyoming’s Grand Tetons

The Tetons and Jackson Hole offer outdoor playgrounds unlike any other.

April 5, 2022

April 12, 2022

two people in kayaks on smooth water, beach and palm trees in distance

WildLands

The Lightweight Foldable Kayak You Didn’t Know You Needed

Oru's latest design can be assembled in under two minutes—one, with practice—and weighs just 18 pounds.

April 4, 2022

Travel

The Best Basecamp for Utah’s National Parks Is This City You’ve Never Heard Of

This destination offers a central location within hours of myriad national parks, forests, and monuments, including Zion and Bryce Canyon.

March 4, 2022

March 9, 2022

Convict Lake in Mammoth Lakes, California

Travel

The Best Place to Swim in Mammoth Is This Hidden Lake

Spend a spring afternoon out on the water at Mammoth Lakes' best-kept secret.

March 21, 2022

March 28, 2022

WildLands

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

WildLands

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 28, 2022

WildLands

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

WildLands

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

Outdoor Adventure

Evelynn Escobar Wants Everyone to Get Outside—Hike Clerb Expands Beyond L.A.

Escobar is ready to take the "Hike Clerb universe" to the next level.

April 7, 2022

May 3, 2022

WildLands

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

Outdoor Adventure

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

January 28, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

Layer up this Spring with These New Hiking Essentials

Bike 190 Miles of Iconic Utah Landscapes on a New Six-Day Hut Tour

‘We Belong in These Spaces’: This Family Wants Outdoor Adventures for All

After a Crazy Whitewater Rafting Adventure in Utah, This Is My Gear Wish List

The Latest From Sunset

Ready to Get Outside? 10 Travel Ideas to Make the Most of the Summer

You Can Get Free Entry to California State Parks Through Your Local Library

Take Stargazing to the Next Level at These Dark Sky Campsites

Tired of Crowds? Try These Underrated National Parks Instead

Plan Your Next Adventure

These Stylish Hiking Shoes Easily Go from Trail to … Anywhere

6 of the Best Ways to Explore Wyoming’s Grand Tetons

The Lightweight Foldable Kayak You Didn’t Know You Needed

The Best Basecamp for Utah’s National Parks Is This City You’ve Never Heard Of

The Best Place to Swim in Mammoth Is This Hidden Lake

Visit Any National Park for Free in 2022 on These Days

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

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

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

Evelynn Escobar Wants Everyone to Get Outside—Hike Clerb Expands Beyond L.A.

Tommy Caldwell Climbs Toward a Future of Climate Change Activism

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

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