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In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed

As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here

Laugavegur Trail: All You Need to Know About Iceland's Famous Trek
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Iceland's Famous Laugavegur Trail

Spanning 34 miles in southern Iceland, this beloved route serves as a more adventurous alternative to the heavily touristed Ring Road

The 18 Best Big Bear Cabins You Can Rent This Season
The 18 Best Big Bear Lake Cabin Rentals for a SoCal Escape This Season

Slopeside chalets, lakefront A-Frames, modest cottages, and more in this idyllic mountain town just two hours east of Los Angeles

A 100-Mile Reunion Hike Along the Rugged Arizona Trail
Photo Essay: A Grand Reunion on the Rugged Arizona Trail

After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)

5 Weekend Backpacking Trips in California to Do This Summer
5 Best Weekend Backpacking Trips in California to Do This Summer

Use these helpful guides to plan your next trip now, and find yourself among nature once the stay-at-home order lifts

Glamping in Southern California: The 15 Best Spots to Getaway
The 15 Best Places to Go Glamping in Sunny Southern California

Explore SoCal's picturesque mountains, deserts, and coastline in these unique tents, yurts, and retro Airstreams

10 Unique Glass Houses, Treehouses, and Cabins to Rent Across America
10 Unique Glass Cabins, Houses, and Treehouses to Rent Around the US

Immerse yourself in the views without immersing yourself in the elements of some of the country's most sought-after adventure destinations

Cannondale Releases Topstone Carbon Gravel Bike for Adventure Rides
Cannondale's Updated Gravel Bike Has a Weird Feature That's Perfect for Adventure

The idiosyncratic gravel grinder brings even more comfort and features—like the iconic Lefty fork—for rides facing variable surfaces

Maine Glamping: The 12 Best Places to Sleep Off Grid in Maine
The 12 Best Places to Go Glamping in the Great State of Maine

Go beyond Acadia National Park and experience some of the most unique and beautiful glamping in Maine

Airstream Rentals: The 11 Best Places to Stay Across the USA
The 11 Best Designed Airstream Rentals From Across America

A silver bullet for all your wanderlust daydreams, these thoughtfully-designed Airstream trailers are a unique alternative to typical vacation rentals

Specialized & Fjällräven Collab on Gear for Everyday Bike Adventures
Specialized x Fjällräven's Gear and Apparel for Cycling Adventures Near and Far

The Californian and Swedish brands are building a collection for everyday two-wheel adventures they call “The Great Nearby”

Surf, Seafood, and Solitude in Mexico's Secluded Baja Norte
Photo Essay: Surf, Seafood, and Solitude in Mexico's Baja Norte

23 film photos document a living daydream along the Pacific coast of Baja California