California

Find your desert basecamp at one of these elevated roadside motels, boutique hotels, and hacienda-style getaways

Made of 100% recycled materials with 26L and 20L options, these sustainable daypacks feature all one needs for town, trail time, and general wandering

With Neolithic origins, dry stone walls continue to be a practical and aesthetic feature of rural landscapes

An extensive list of hiking groups exclusive to women, changing the face of outdoor culture one organized group hike at a time

With removable side clips, vintage-inspired frames, and more, these shades have what you need for any adventure

Ideal for surfing, beaching, and transitioning through town, these board shorts will earn you chafe-free style points in and out of the water

From what to look for in sizes, materials, and cost to what to expect from assembly and delivery

Our network of pro film photographers shares their go-to mail-in film labs for high-quality processing and scans of 35mm and medium format film

Through trial and (a lot of) error, these are the best surf swimsuits that are comfortable, flattering, and actually stay on your body

Lightweight, design-driven shorts from our favorite outdoor brands, fit for hardcore outdoor-ing, river floating, and around town chilling

A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out

Just an hour east of Portland sits a world of old growth forests, pristine creeks, epic hiking trails, and mountain views