Results for 'California'

How Embracing an Ultralight Mentality Changed My Whole Perspective on Hiking

Less weight on your back means faster, longer, more comfortable hikes, less impact on trails, and better designed gear to help you connect with nature

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 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

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 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

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 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'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

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

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

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

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”

Gear Review: 66º North x Heimplanet Hi-Vis Four-Season Inflatable Tent

In California's Alabama Hills, a hands-on review of the newly released dome tent design by two well respected European outdoor gear makers

How Shooting Film Double Exposures Reignited My Passion for Photography

Stuck in a creative rut, Santa Cruz photographer Caitlin Fullam found inspiration in experimental film photography

13 Film Photos From a Moody, Weird-Weather Weekend in Yosemite

A late-fall trip into America's most-photographed valley proves that a crummy weather forecast can coax out some of its dreamiest views

The North Face Celebrates Black Everest Climbers in New Limited Collection

For Black History Month, TNF aims to increase visibility for the Black mountaineering community by celebrating Sophie Danenberg and Phil Henderson

What It's Like to #Vanlife in a New $234,000 Airstream Sprinter Van

One writer's attempt to find off-grid adventure in the California desert with a luxed-out home-on-wheels

This Shipping Container Home Sits on the Grounds of a Nature Conservatory, Lightly

Two 40' foot shipping containers were combined to create this off-grid cabin in California's high desert

AutoCamp Opens its Latest West Coast Location in the Desert of Joshua Tree, CA

Featuring 47 Airstreams and a shimmering new clubhouse, the glampsite celebrates the High Desert with style

Build This A-Frame Cabin in Two Weekends for Just $2,500

These comprehensive cabin plans feature everything you need to buy to build your very own A-Frame micro cabin, from Elevated Spaces

Q&A: Chris Burkard Talks Film, Localism, & Going to a Russian Jail in New Book

The world famous adventure photographer shares stories from behind the lens in his new memoir-photo book, "Wayward"

The 10 Best Places to Go Glamping in Oregon: A Guide

Calm, cozy, and cool, these luxe glamping outposts offer an accessible, comfy getaway for new and experienced campers alike

How One Couple and Their Two Dogs Live & Work In a Converted School Bus

How Steve Yocom & Jordan Meeks found a retired school bus for $3,000 and turned it into a mobile cabin that crisscrosses the country

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