10 Do’s & Don'ts for the Perfect Weekend Trip to Joshua Tree
Making the most of Joshua Tree NP and the Yucca Valley with a modern airbnb, sunrise hikes, and succulent shopping
The Contradictory Dream of Contemporary California, on Film
A raw look at the real Golden State, from Los Angeles up to Big Sur, down the PHC to Ojai, and everywhere in between
Vivid Wanderings Among Death Valley's Ever-Changing Landscapes
The largest national park in the lower 48 spans 3.4 million acres and two states, but might as well be Mars
A Visual Guide to Hiking the Highest Peak in the Lower 48
35mm film photography and lessons learned from summiting California's 14,505 foot Mt. Whitney, top of the contiguous U.S.
Why This Olympian Trains for Marathons in the Mountains
Olympic runner Sarah Attar on the profound effects of embracing nature as an athlete and artist
11 Experimental Film Photos Bring New Life to California's Desert
Tips, tricks, and thoughts on analog photography and why it's worth spending a lifetime to learn by Photographer Jason Corning
Afield Out Introduces Punk-Inspired Line for Outsiders
A look at the debut collection of outdoor apparel and equipment from the new California brand
1200 Miles Through the California Desert on 35mm Film
Cold meals, long roads, and endless alien landscapes make this perfectly imperfect road trip one for the books
Photo Essay: Weekend Bikepacking in Death Valley National Park
Learning the true meaning of Murphy's Law over 52 miles of prime desert washboards
Photo Essay: Vanlife Exploring in the Eastern Sierra
With walkie-talkies in hand two van-dwellers brave a late winter storm with campfire and hot springs as reward
Video: 30 Hours in the California Desert
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
Photo Essay: Life Lessons and Desert Wanderings
A last-second road trip through California's remote arid landscapes reveals the value of spontaneity