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We Have Two Brand New National Monuments (And Yes, They’re Totally Spectacular)

The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument includes lands sacred to the Tribal Nations and is home to some of the largest populations of ancient Joshua Trees on the planet.

March 22, 2023

March 25, 2023

Now Is the Absolute Best Time To Book This Bucket List California Trip (But You Only Have Until April to Do It!)

It's an awe-inspiring experience.

January 27, 2023

January 28, 2023

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Covering themes rooted in the West, these books inspire adventure and conservation.

December 18, 2022

January 20, 2023

This Rare Spectacle Is Happening in Yosemite (But You Can Only See It for a Limited Time)

Here's how to see the firefall happening in Yosemite National Park right now.

February 22, 2023

February 24, 2023

The Latest From Sunset

Living Area in Silver Lake House by Laun

Tour a 1930s Silver Lake Home That’s Now an Ode to Iconic Sea Ranch Modernism

California’s modernist utopia was the main inspiration for the home.

March 23, 2023

March 27, 2023

We Have Two Brand New National Monuments (And Yes, They’re Totally Spectacular)

The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument includes lands sacred to the Tribal Nations and is home to some of the largest populations of ancient Joshua Trees on the planet.

March 22, 2023

March 25, 2023

Mushrooms on a Log in Fern Gully in California

Flowers & Plants

Move Over Super Bloom, There’s a Super Shroom Happening Right Now

Thanks to all this rain, mushrooms are popping up in record numbers. Here’s how to experience the mushroom explosion.

March 22, 2023

March 21, 2023

Theodore Payne Garden Tour

This Must-See Spring Garden Event Always Sells Out—Here’s How to Get Tickets

Get the chance to see 37 inspiring native gardens.

March 21, 2023

March 20, 2023

Back Into the Wild

Sled Dogs on a Frozen Lake

You Don’t Have to Go to Iceland to See the Northern Lights—Head Here Instead

In this stunning location, photographing the aurora borealis is only half the adventure.

November 4, 2022

November 5, 2022

Rider on horse in southwest US

These Dude Ranches Are Basically ‘Yellowstone’ In Real Life

Season 5 of the popular show will inspire trips to the region's best dude ranches. Here are some of our favorites.

November 10, 2022

December 20, 2022

mountain bikers riding through off-road terrain among red rocks and trees

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

Grand Tetons Moulton Barn

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

Father and son watch a Castle Geyser night eruption at Yellowstone National Park, one of the things you must see in Yellowstone

Score a Yellowstone Campsite Early: Our Guide to Top Spots

Here's how to reserve a Yellowstone National Park campsite early—and where to book.

February 8, 2022

February 8, 2022

Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park

Your Next Prescription Could Be a Trip to a National Park

Canadian practitioners are eligible to include national park prescriptions in their treatment plans.

February 10, 2022

February 11, 2022

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

The 1.35 million-acre national monument plays host to all manner of outdoor enthusiasts.

January 25, 2022

February 3, 2022

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

Few destinations are more equipped to accommodate today's rush of campers opting for non-designated campsites than Arizona.

January 11, 2022

January 12, 2022

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

September 14, 2022

The Best Gear

man standing on beach with fishing rod

Our Favorite Sunglasses Built for Outdoor Adventure

These shades are built to endure all manner of adventures.

June 6, 2022

June 7, 2022

stove on ground produces low flame, attached battery pack charges phone

This Camp Stove Kit Doesn’t Just Cook and Boil. It Charges Your Phone, Too

From float trips on the river to setting up camp on the beach, the super-portable, thermoelectric BioLite stove can handle it all.

June 3, 2022

June 6, 2022

two tents suspended in air over forest floor covered in snow

Take Camping to New Heights with This Roomy Tree Tent

Tentsile takes comfortability to new heights.

April 19, 2022

April 19, 2022

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

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

April 4, 2022

starry night sky over the red cathedral rock in sedona arizona

Take Your Stargazing up a Notch with These High-Powered Binoculars

Try these out before throwing money at a pricey telescope.

April 18, 2022

January 28, 2023

Under the Stars or on the Couch, Get Cozy with These Alpaca Wool Blankets

The company's ethical and fair trade practices help support the Andean communities where the blankets are sourced.

January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022

Create Your Kitchen

Pack This Gear for the Ultimate Car Camping Adventure

Yes, you can still go camping in the winter. Here's what you'll need.

February 14, 2022

February 15, 2022

Straight from the River: CamelBak Systems Make Water Filtration Easier Than Ever

The line of water bottle and reservoir products features built-in filters made by LifeStraw.

October 21, 2021

July 29, 2022

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

Each kit features provisions and tools designed to keep you safe for up to 72 hours until help arrives.

January 6, 2022

January 20, 2022

With the Experts

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

November 19, 2021

Eduardo Garcia Fly Fishing in Montana

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

Coming Out in Jackson: A Wyoming Photographer’s Journey to Find Belonging

Shelesky recently produced a film using his story as a framework to promote inclusivity in the mountain sports scene.

October 20, 2021

October 21, 2021

More Stories in WildLands

We Have Two Brand New National Monuments (And Yes, They’re Totally Spectacular)

Yes, You Can Swim with Whale Sharks in the Bay Jacques Cousteau Called 'The World’s Aquarium'

Yes, You Can Swim with Whale Sharks in the Bay Jacques Cousteau Called ‘The World’s Aquarium’

This Super Bloom Hotline Will Give You the 411 on This Year's Wildflowers

This Super Bloom Hotline Will Give You the 411 on This Year’s Wildflowers

This Live Cam of Bald Eagles in Their Snow-Covered Nest Is the Winter Storm Calm We All Need

This Live Cam of Bald Eagles in Their Snow-Covered Nest Is the Winter Storm Calm We All Need

This Rare Spectacle Is Happening in Yosemite (But You Can Only See It for a Limited Time)

This Rare Spectacle Is Happening in Yosemite (But You Can Only See It for a Limited Time)

Now Is the Absolute Best Time To Book This Bucket List California Trip (But You Only Have Until April to Do It!)

Now Is the Absolute Best Time To Book This Bucket List California Trip (But You Only Have Until April to Do It!)

What's Next for California Cougars After the Death of Legendary P-22?

What’s Next for California Cougars After the Death of Legendary P-22?

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Mauna Loa Volcano Is Erupting. Here’s What Travelers to Hawai'i Need to Know.

Mauna Loa Volcano Is Erupting. Here’s What Travelers to Hawai’i Need to Know.

Salmon Will Run Free for the First Time in 100 Years Thanks to History's Largest Dam Removal Project

Salmon Will Run Free for the First Time in 100 Years Thanks to History’s Largest Dam Removal Project

Snow Is Dumping in the West—Here's How to Enjoy it (Even If You Don't Ski)

Snow Is Dumping in the West—Here’s How to Enjoy it (Even If You Don’t Ski)

Yes, You Can Cook Your Entire Thanksgiving Dinner over a Campfire (And It's a Lot Easier Than You'd Think)

Yes, You Can Cook Your Entire Thanksgiving Dinner over a Campfire (And It’s a Lot Easier Than You’d Think)

These Dude Ranches Are Basically ‘Yellowstone’ In Real Life

These Dude Ranches Are Basically ‘Yellowstone’ In Real Life

You Don't Have to Go to Iceland to See the Northern Lights—Head Here Instead

You Don’t Have to Go to Iceland to See the Northern Lights—Head Here Instead

We Have a New National Monument (and Yes, It's Stunning)

We Have a New National Monument (and Yes, It’s Stunning)

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