Hard-Earned Lessons From a First-Time Sea Kayaker's Trip on the Maine Island Trail
When our city-dwelling, rock climbing correspondent planned an impromptu camping trip by boat, she learned core paddling lessons the hard way
17 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Need to Know About
Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers
These 10 Artist Residency Programs Take Place In Epic Remote Cabins Around the World
Need a dose of inspiration and isolation? At these remote retreats, makers can hone their craft and be immersed in wild, natural beauty
How to Experience Scotland's Right to Roam in Cairngorms National Park
In the UK's largest national park, the best adventures start where you leave the trail behind
How to Hike Berlin’s 100-Mile Wall Trail Through Germany's Capital City
Along the Berliner Mauerweg, a multi-use path tells the tale of conflict, progress, and shared humanity in one of the world's most iconic cities
What to Do During a Summer Trip to Åre, Sweden's Famous Ski Town
Sweden’s biggest ski town turns into a hiker’s wonderland in summer, making it a cool alternative to classic Euro destinations when temps are high
Pemi Ridge Rush: Reflections From an 18-Mile Hut Hike in the Rugged White Mountains
Learning a new respect for East Coast trails on a portion of the famed Pemi Loop in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
Everything You Need to Know to Hike the Katsuo Trail, Japan's New Long-Distance Trail
From sea to summit, a new 130-mile hiking loop in Japan links the fishing culture of the coast to the rugged ridgelines of the country’s Southern Alps
In the World's Icy Far North, Polar Bears Roam & a Tourism Scene Is on the Rise
Last chance tourism, scorching summers, and social media are spurring interest in an archipelago where polar bears roam and glaciers are in retreat
What It's Like to Stay at Colorado's First Treehouse Hotel
With two new treehouses 25 feet in the canopy and more on the way, the recently redone Juniper Lodge offers an elevated stay in Colorado's front range
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort
More than 180 lifts, gondolas, and trams, adrenaline-spiking chutes, late night DJ sets, and world-class food define this legendary ski destination
MTB in NYC? Cunningham Park in the Borough of Queens Makes It Available to Many
This lesser-known city park has been home to a 6.5-mile-long, volunteer-maintained network of cross-country mountain bike trails since 2007
Trip Report: : Low Water and High Spirits Canoeing Maine’s Allagash River
A down-season dispatch from the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a 91-mile paddling route through Maine's North Woods region that few see for themselves
This Seven-Summit Hiking Route in Austria Is the Alps Without the Crowds
Seven alpine peaks in the Salzburg region are connected by quiet trails, traditional mountain huts, picturesque villages, and folklore legends
How Learning the Inuit Approach to Wilderness While Hiking in Labrador Changed Me
An intimate trip to Canada's far northeastern coast inspired a perspective shift based on listening, observing, and moving slow
Kyrgyzstan Ski Guide: A Powder-Chaser's Wild Frontier in Central Asia
With the Tien Shan mountains' unique and consistent snowpack, Kyrgyzstan is a worthy destination for trips in search of epic skiing
A Cyclist's Guide to New Zealand's Remote & Spectacular Timber Trail
Everything you need to know about the rural forest mountain bike and hiking trail, from what to pack to where to sleep along the way
How to Go Camping in Denali National Park, Alaska's 6-million Acre Wilderness
Trade crowded campgrounds for rugged trails, wildlife encounters, and some of Alaska’s most remote views
At Camp Yoshi, Community and Conversation Meet Unplugged Adventure and Damn-Good Food
On the ground with Camp Yoshi, the adventure travel company that's been connecting BIPOC folks with nature in a safe, trusting environment since 2020
A Road Trip Guide to the Best National Park & Wilderness Hikes in Washington State
Contributor Micah Ling set out on a 6-month road trip to visit the West Coast's best parks. Here, she shares highlights from the Evergreen State
Did You Know There's a 200+ Mile Trail Through and Around Chicago?
Everything you need to know about the OuterBelt Trail, which passes through the Windy City's best parks, nearby forest preserves, and historic sites
The 9 Best Double Sleeping Bags for More Comfy Couples Camping
These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home
What I Learned Rafting One of the Last Wild Rivers
An 11-day, 160-mile journey through where BC, the Yukon, and Alaska collide in one of the last truly wild and undisturbed natural regions on Earth
Why Our Gear Expert Has Basically Given Up on Chemical Sunscreen
After too many absolutely brutal sunburns, longtime gear guy Joe Jackson learned to embrace the embarrassing look of thick mineral-based sunscreens