Outdoor Adventure Travel Ideas

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Via Ferrata, Anyone? Where to Find the Best in the West

Via ferratas often require little or no experience and provide views traditionally reserved for world-class rock climbers.

June 15, 2022

August 3, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

Southern Utah Is More Than Just Red Rocks: Water Adventures Not to Miss

See Southern Utah from a new, cooler perspective in the water this summer.

June 14, 2022

June 9, 2022

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Bikepacking 101: Why You Should Try It and How to Get Started

It’s like backpacking—but on two wheels.

May 23, 2022

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Outdoor Adventure

The 10 Hikes You Need to Do Before You Die

The West is home to some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in the world. These are the hikes you just can't miss.

May 27, 2022

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Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Homer, Alaska

Emma Teal Privat and Claire Neaton (the Salmon Sisters) are headquartered in Homer, on the south end of the state, so we asked for their recommendations in and around the Kenai Peninsula.

August 15, 2022

August 10, 2022

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Travel

Even Your Dog Can See the Top Sights in This Treasured California Mountain Town

Tips for bringing your dog to California's treasured mountain town

August 15, 2022

August 12, 2022

California

Ready to See the High Sierra? We Put Together the Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary

Just hours from the Bay area, Tuolumne County offers the perfect mix of year-round adventure.

August 9, 2022

WildLands

I Thought I Was Just Going Whitewater Rafting. I Got More Than I Bargained For.

Whitewater rafting in Utah offers more than adventure; there’s a river community waiting to be discovered.

July 28, 2022

July 29, 2022

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Outdoor Adventure

I Worked in Glacier National Park. These Are 5 Must-See Gems

Skip an expensive Switzerland trip this summer and head to Montana for the trip of a lifetime.

June 1, 2022

May 25, 2022

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Travel

An ‘Airbnb of the Sea’ Rents Thousands of Boats. See Where You Can Sail

Rental options range from a short day sail to a week-or-more course on open ocean.

May 26, 2022

June 6, 2022

Camping

All the Gear You Need for Your Dog’s Best Camping Trip Ever

Make hiking and camping with your dog easier on yourself with some of our favorite products to pack.

June 6, 2022

June 7, 2022

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Outdoor Adventure

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

Do you have what it takes?

April 27, 2022

May 22, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

These Stylish Hiking Shoes Easily Go from Trail to … Anywhere

Our favorite hiking shoes offer more than comfort.

May 17, 2022

June 8, 2022

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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

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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

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WildLands

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

Rough conditions warrant gear that can withstand the elements.

May 4, 2022

May 31, 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

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

Camp Yoshi expeditions bring together people of color and their allies in spaces often considered inaccessible.

May 5, 2022

May 22, 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

Perspective on the River: Fly Fishing in Montana 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

August 1, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

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