California

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

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

13 Photos From the Winner of Field Mag's First Film Photography Contest

Field Mag Film Photo Contest winner Luis Ortega's photographic muse is his hometown beachfront, and all the people he shares it with

A Visual Guide to Eastern Sierra Camping in California's High Country

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

18 Stunning Film Photos from California's Desolation Wilderness Protected Area

Hard earned tips, gear suggestions, and beautiful film photography from 5 days hiking in California's famed El Dorado National Forest

Immerse Yourself in the Legendary Beauty of Big Sur at This Classic Resort

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

13 Cool Cabins on the Picturesque Mendocino Coast of Northern California

Cabins, A-Frames and more from one of northern California's coastal hot-spots

They Built a Famous Cabin. Then the Wildfires Came. Now They're Helping Others Build

Q&A with Elevated Spaces founder and builder on building with a community, selling cabin and treehouse plans, and expert advice for new DIY builders

Taking the Trail Less Traveled in the Sierra Nevada's John Muir Wilderness

Trip report and dreamy photography documents a long weekend spent exploring deep within Northern California's iconic Sierra Nevada range

This LA-Based Prefab Company Draws Inspiration from Mid-Century Greats

Live out your mid-century modern dreams (affordably) in these sleek prefab cabins from Southern California

A Hiker's Guide to Northern California's Legendary Lost Coast Trail

Dreamy film photography, gear essentials, pro tips, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of the West Coast's most classic trails

Vans x Parks Project Release Collaboration Inspired By The Golden State

Featuring iconic Vans designs and "leave no trace" messaging, this footwear and more collection is a celebration of California's outdoorsy lifestyle

12 Film Photos From a Vanlife Road Trip Up the Northern California Coast

This lesser known, lesser loved ‘86 Toyota Van is a true ticket to freedom—at a quarter the price of your average VW or Sprinter adventure van

Broken Cameras, Tourists & Stark Desert-scapes: A Trip To Death Valley On Film

Even in the hottest place on Earth, captivating beauty exists in ways words cannot do justice

Video: The Unlikely Story of Discovering the World's Largest Pine Tree

A touching short film by Gathering Growth, an organization documenting America’s Champion Trees—the largest of their species

How 2x Olympian Sarah Attar Found Her Secret to Training in the Mountains

Testing a personal ecosystem of Icebreaker merino wool apparel over 7 days on the trails around Mammoth Lakes, CA

A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking California's Iconic Ansel Adams Wilderness

Essential gear, dos & don'ts, and film photography from one of California's most stunning, yet overlooked, landscapes

A Guide to the Polarizing Climbing Area That Spawned Some of the World's Best

An hour south of San Francisco exists a sandstone Mecca for boulderers, loved by many and loathed by maybe more

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 on Mountain Trails

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