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The 18 Best Rental Cabins Within Reach of Denver, Colorado
18 Best Rocky Mountain Cabin Rentals Within Reach of Denver, Colorado

From A-frames and Lincoln Log style cabins to carriage house apartments, browse our top getaway picks in and around the Mile High City

The Oru Kayak Lake Is an Ultralight Kayak That Fits in Your Car
Oru Kayak Unveils Its Lightest, Most Affordable Folding Kayak Yet

The nine-foot, 18-pound kayak goes from box to boat in less than a minute, making it the lightest non-inflatable kayak on the market

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

Glamping in Montana: 11 Dreamy Places to Sleep Under the Big Sky
Glamping in Montana: 11 Dreamy Places to Sleep Under the Big Sky

Enjoy Montana’s iconic national parks in these high-end, camping-style accommodations, ranging from yurts to canvas-walled tents to tiny homes

Glamping Wisconsin: The 8 Best Spots for a Comfy Outdoor Escape
Wisconsin's Best Glamping Sites for a Luxe Midwestern Nature Escape

Airstreams, yurts, and even a treehouse offer accommodating respites in the American Midwest

Finding Freedom in Jackson Hole at a 1920s University Geology Station
Finding Freedom in Jackson Hole at a 1920s University Geology Station

Photos from two summers spent exploring the Tetons and working on the kitchen staff at Camp Davis, a longstanding University of Michigan property

Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern
Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern

A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness

Best Tents for Camping and Backpacking: All You Need to Know
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Right Tent for Camping & Backpacking

An ultimate guide for tents, including tent materials, tent sizes, the best tents for each use, types of tents, and 10 tents tested and approved by us

16 Film Photos From a Two-Month Road Trip in the Mountain West
A Two-Month Road Trip Across Wyoming, Captured on $5 Thrift Store Cameras

Reflecting on the freedom of a summer past, spent salvaging cheap point and shoots and exploring in Wyoming & Idaho with trusted friends

How Ice Climbing Moved From Niche to Mainstream
How Ice Climbing & Ice Festivals Moved From Niche to Mainstream

In just two decades the esoteric activity has grown from some 50,000 active participants to over 3 million in American alone

A Hiker's Guide to Beehive Lakes, a Treasured North Idaho Trail
North Idaho's Worst Kept Secret Needs to Be on Your To-Hike List

Trip tips, gear essentials, and 10 do's & don'ts for backpacking in Idaho's legendary Selkirk Mountains

Hiking Eastern Oregon's Beautiful & Remote Elkhorn Crest Trail
A Backpacker's Guide to Eastern Oregon's Remote Elkhorn Crest Trail

Six hours east of Portland exists an alpine paradise of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and unpredictable weather