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Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington
Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington

How the Los Angeles-based brand unites modern nature enthusiasts through retreats and workshops (and merch) championing inclusivity and accessibility

Sole Searching: How Bedrock Sandals Changed the Look of Adventure Footwear
Sole Searching: How Bedrock Sandals Changed the Look of Adventure Footwear

Exploring the Cairn's evolution from barefoot-like DIY concept to Vibram-clad icon capable of going wherever its wearer was wild enough to go

Glamping Bay Area: The 10 Best Escapes In & Around San Francisco
These 10 Unique Bay Area Glamp Sites Are Perfect for a Weekend Escape

Choose from modern yurts, sky-high treehouses, or upscale canvas tents for an ideal retreat in California’s scenic Bay Area.

Searching for Surf and Safe Passage in the Gulf of Alaska
Photo Essay: Searching for Surf and Safe Passage in the Gulf of Alaska

A two-week boat trip through surfing's final frontier brings snow-capped mountains, icebergs and sea lions, hot springs and epic vistas

What Is a Yurt? A Guide to Semi-Permanent Cabin Style Dwellings
The Field Mag Guide to Yurts: Semi-Permanent Cabins Fit for Everywhere

From history and construction to how to buy or build your own, this definitive guide explores all aspects of life in these classic circular shelters

On the Ancient Irish Art of Stone Walls & How to Build Your Own
On the Ancient Irish Art of Stone Walls & How to Build Your Own

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

20 Hiking Groups Celebrating Women in Nature Across the US and the UK
20 Inclusive Hiking Groups for Women Across the US and UK

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

The 12 Best Cabin Rentals on Mt. Hood Near Portland, Oregon
The 12 Best Mountain Cabin Rentals Outside Portland, Oregon

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

The 15 Best Iceland Airbnbs for Lovers of Adventure & Good Design
The 15 Best Iceland Airbnbs for Lovers of Adventure & Good Design

These expertly curated cabin rentals set among the island nation's legendary remote landscape prove Iceland’s beauty can't be topped

Soft Top & Foam Surfboard Guide: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Soft Top & Foamie Surfboards

From seasoned surfers looking to get loose to first timers playing in white water, no surfer’s quiver is complete without a humble foamie

Modern Wood Stoves: A Guide to How They Work & Which to Buy
A Guide to the Modern Wood Stove: Where to Start Before Buying Your Own

A look into the world of modern wood stoves-how they work, which size is best for your space, and which ones to buy for design-minded homeowners

Glamping New England: The 16 Best Spots for a Luxe Outdoorsy Escape
New England Glamping: 16 of the Best Spots to Slow Down and Disconnect

From luxe tents to treehouses and tiny cabins, these glamping spots from Connecticut to Maine are worth checking into so you can (mentally) check out.