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What It's Like to Learn to Surf in the Pacific Northwest in Your 30s
Photo Essay: What It's Like to Learn to Surf in Your 30s In the PNW

An ongoing photo series, "Bad Surfers" documents the brutal but sometimes fruitful quest to log wave time in an unforgiving corner of the country

Glamping in Montana: 11 Dreamy Places to Sleep Under the Big Sky
Glamping in Montana: 11 Dreamy Places to Sleep Under the Big Sky

Enjoy Montana’s iconic national parks in these high-end, camping-style accommodations, ranging from yurts to canvas-walled tents to tiny homes

The 10 Best Hydration Packs for Running, Hiking, Biking & More
The 10 Best Hydration Packs for Running, Hiking, Biking & More

The best way to stay hydrated during long trail days and high-effort activities is to make sure your water is easy to access

Postcard Cabins' Mt Adams Property Brings Micro Rentals to Portland, OR
Escape Portlandia to a Micro-Cabin Heaven Near Mount Adams

Just 45 mins east of Portland you'll find 40 cabin rentals from the company formerly called Getaway, set among evergreen woods on 80 acres of forest

The 8 Best Treehouse Rentals in North Carolina for a Unique Escape
From Mountains to Coast, Here's How to Stay in a North Carolina Treehouse

Sleep in a canopy of trees from the mountains to the ocean in one of North Carolina’s unique sky-high retreats

A 100-Mile Reunion Hike Along the Rugged Arizona Trail
Photo Essay: A Grand Reunion on the Rugged Arizona Trail

After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)

Best Sustainable Backpacking Meals: Minimize Waste in the Backcountry
A Responsible Buyer's Guide to Zero-Waste Backpacker Meals

No-or-low-waste camping meals and backpacking food does exists. Here's what to look for, how to avoid greenwashing, plus five companies to support

Joe Greer on Finding Photography, Inspiration, Faith & His New Book
How Joe Greer Almost Quit Film Photography & Why He'll Never Write Another Book

A conversation with the celebrated film photographer about his early career, avoiding burnout, and making "The Lay of the Land" during a pandemic

Rental Cabins in Illinois: The 10 Best of the Midwest
From Forests to Lakes, Enjoy The Illinois Wilderness at These 10 Cabin Rentals

Escape from Chicago, Milwaukee, or small town life and explore the Land of Lincoln with these unique cabin rentals across the state

The 13 Best Glamping Spots in Pennsylvania for a Woodland Escape
Glamping in PA: 13 Best Spots for a Luxe Camping Getaway

Experience PA's rolling hills, rich forests, and sprawling farmlands from these canvas tents, quaint trailers, and homey yurts

The 8 Best Rental Cabins in Indiana to Escape to This Summer
The 8 Best Cabins to Rent in Indiana for a Midwest Vacay

Traditional log cabins, modernist escapes , charming lakefront retreats make the Hoosier State a great vacation destination for outdoors lovers

The 12 Best Hiking Leggings of 2024, for Women & Men
It's Time to Embrace Hiking Leggings. Here's Our Top 12 Picks for Women & Men

Discover the best trail-ready leggings for hiking, plus tips on how to choose the right pair for your next adventure