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13 Outdoorsy Things to Do in South Dakota
South Dakota Needs to Be on Your Adventure Radar—Here's 13 Reasons Why

Hike the Black Hills, see the Badlands, discover mammoth bones and T-Rex fossils, tour real wild west towns, and more in the Mount Rushmore State

Project Breakdown: How to Build a DIY Wood Fired Hot Tub for $2300
How to Build a DIY Wood Fired Hot Tub for Around $2,000

The dreamy soaking tub came together on the cheap thanks to reclaimed wood and some serious sweat equity

Q&A: Colin O'Brady on Walking Over Antarctica, Meditating, & New Book
Adventurer Colin O'Brady on Walking Across Antarctica, Meditating, & His New Book

In "The 12-Hour Walk," the world record-holding explorer argues that a salve for mental fog and anxiety is to go for a very, very long walk

New Book "Surfer Magazine: 1960-2020" Chronicles 60 Years of Culture
Surfing’s Now-Extinct Print Mag Gets a Worthy Retrospective in New Hardcover Book

With more than 300 pages of photos and journalism, the book is a visual homage to surf culture's leading publication, which prematurely closed in 2020

"It Was Good" Photo Book Celebrates Type Two Fun in the High Sierra
Photo Book "It Was Good" Celebrates Type Two Fun in California's High Sierra Range

New 352-page hardcover by self-taught photographer & mountaineer Josh Endres documents 10 years worth of high alpine adventure

Full Circle Everest Photographer Evan Green on Gear, Fear & Summiting
Q&A: Full Circle Everest Photographer Evan Green on Gear, Fear & Summiting

Days after summiting the world's highest peak, photographer Evan Green discuss his camera gear, the expedition, and its significance

Photo Essay: A Multi-Generational Visit to Yellowstone National Park
15 Film Photos From a Multi-Generational Visit to Yellowstone National Park

With a last-minute booking, one photographer visits America's most famous national park for the first time—with his grandfather along as guide

Ultralight Backpacking: Why You Should Embrace the UL Hiking Philosophy
How Embracing an Ultralight Mentality Changed My Whole Perspective on Hiking

Less weight on your back means faster, longer, more comfortable hikes, less impact on trails, and better designed gear to help you connect with nature

In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed

As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here

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

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