Desert

An austere escape cast in concrete and set at the foot of northeastern Mexico's most striking mountain

Filmmaker Brian Vernor captures a beautiful and brutal bike trip spanning 192 miles and 24k vertical feet of desert terrain on 16mm and Super 8 film

Two passionate sport climbers ascend on one of the world's most notorious bouldering areas to camp, climb, and bask in the atmosphere

Battling harsh winter weather for a cold night among ruins of an industry long gone

Aimless exploration of California's remote arid landscapes reveals the value of letting the cosmos call the shots

From bikepacking across Oregon to canoe camping in Upstate New York, these were our founding editor's favorite from the year

Battling mudslides and endless rainfall with deserted beaches and empty trails as reward

Vintage rigs, rainy campsites, and beautiful fall views in and around Great Sand Dunes National Park

14 artists descend on the remote Sierra Nevada landscape to live, work, create, and collaborate among nature

Two of Michigan's finest, celebrating art, self-expression, and custom made in the USA sandals

The multihyphenate powerhouse talks traveling, finding her path in life, and her new, all-female production company

How one classically trained photojournalist is using dog portraiture to highlight the good in these dark times