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This Is the Key to Keeping Your Brain Young

More than a bucket list item to check off, learning a new outdoors skill is actually great for your neuroplasticity.

November 20, 2023

November 17, 2023

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I Survived Survival School, and Here’s What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

These are the items that survival specialists recommend carrying on your next hike, all of which will fit in a small pack.

July 12, 2023

July 25, 2023

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Outdoor Adventure

This Man Can Teach You How to Survive in the Wild—Here Are His Essential Tips

Meet the outdoor wilderness instructor training everyone from the U.S. military to urbanites with a penchant for preparedness.

June 16, 2023

June 19, 2023

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

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

December 18, 2022

July 14, 2023

The Latest From Sunset

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Don’t Miss the Year’s Best Meteor Shower This Wednesday

The Geminids peak the night of Dec. 13 and 14. Bundle up and prepare to see up to 120 meteors every hour.

December 8, 2023

December 8, 2023

Pantone Swatches

Decorating & Design

Pantone Just Announced the 2024 Color of the Year—and It’s Warm and Fuzzy

The meaning behind the hue.

December 7, 2023

December 7, 2023

Kitschens Pinterest Predicts 2024

Decorating & Design

Pinterest Says These Home Trends Will Be Big in 2024

They're practically never wrong.

December 6, 2023

December 6, 2023

Pickled Shrimp Salad

Pickled Shrimp Salad

This recipe combines sharp acidic veggies with perfectly tender cooked shellfish.

December 6, 2023

December 6, 2023

Out In the Wild

Field Station offers all the outdoor gear you'll need for an epic adventure in Moab, UT

This Adventure Hotel Lets You Leave Your Gear at Home—Rock Climber Beds Included

Skip the schlep (and any baggage fees) at this new property.

September 29, 2022

December 4, 2023

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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

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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

May 7, 2023

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

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

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Our Favorite Sunglasses Built for Outdoor Adventure

These shades are built to endure all manner of adventures.

June 6, 2022

June 7, 2022

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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

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Take Camping to New Heights with This Roomy Tree Tent

Tentsile takes comfortability to new heights.

April 19, 2022

April 19, 2022

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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

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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

Yes, 'Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager' Is an Actual Job. And It Can Now Be Yours.

Yes, ‘Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager’ Is an Actual Job. And It Can Now Be Yours.

This Is the Key to Keeping Your Brain Young

This Is the Key to Keeping Your Brain Young

Meet 'Grazer,' the Well-Fed Winner of Fat Bear Week

Meet ‘Grazer,’ the Well-Fed Winner of Fat Bear Week

Fat Bear Week Is Here. Who Will Be the King (or Queen) of Katmai National Park?

Fat Bear Week Is Here. Who Will Be the King (or Queen) of Katmai National Park?

Here's How the Government Shutdown Could Be Disastrous for Travel—What to Know and Do

Here’s How the Government Shutdown Could Be Disastrous for Travel—What to Know and Do

These 5 National Forests Have the Best Fall Leaf Peeping in the West

These 5 National Forests Have the Best Fall Leaf Peeping in the West

I Survived Survival School, and Here's What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

I Survived Survival School, and Here’s What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

It’s Never Been So Hard to Get a Campsite—These Hacks Will Score You the Best Spot

It’s Never Been So Hard to Get a Campsite—These Hacks Will Score You the Best Spot

This Man Can Teach You How to Survive in the Wild—Here Are His Essential Tips

This Man Can Teach You How to Survive in the Wild—Here Are His Essential Tips

This Ground-Breaking Deal Will Keep the Colorado River from Running Dry (at Least Temporarily)

This Ground-Breaking Deal Will Keep the Colorado River from Running Dry (at Least Temporarily)

It's National Parks Week—Here's How to Explore Them Easily (and for Free!) Right Now

It’s National Parks Week—Here’s How to Explore Them Easily (and for Free!) Right Now

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

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