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A Q&A with the world-class surfer on his new book, "Big Wave Surfer," the best advice he's ever received and the worst wipeout he's ever taken at Jaws

Explore closer to home without going full #Vanlife in a universally loved bit of German engineering, Volkswagen

These major gear makers are using closed-loop cycles to keep equipment and apparel in use and out of landfills

A trio of prefab cabins draws inspiration from kids toys to create an educational foundation for sustainable living

From costs and selecting the right kit for you and your land working with contractors or going full DIY, this definitive guide

How Colorado's own Fat Tire is helping reduce the footprint of their own breweries and that of their competitors

Trading the daily grind for cabin time, leaf peeping, and waterfall gazing during a rare midweek escape from NYC

Film photography, a trip report, and Dos & Don'ts for enjoying one of the Midwest's best-kept outdoor secrets within Sleeping Bear Dunes

A comprehensive guide to roughing it on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada—where to camp, hike, fish, and soak in hot springs this season

A second collaboration between the New York designer and Maine outfitter with updated apparel and gear from L.L. Bean archives

This expansive nature retreat along California's iconic Pacific Coast offers glamping, camping, and luxe hotel amenities, too

Adventure photographer James Barkman shares a first-hand account of summiting the 12,241' pyramid of rock and ice—central Alaska's most striking peak