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Whether you want to dedicate a few hours or a few weeks, here's how to give back on your next trip
To help you create the ultimate outdoor agenda, we asked our travel experts where they鈥檙e dying to go this year
From swimming with dolphins and fishing the flats to snorkeling the reef and camping on the beach鈥攖hese idyllic islands have it all
The mountains are home to some of the best ski resorts in the country. But you can still fish, climb, soak, run, and ride all winter long.
The Trans North Georgia Bike Race is a 355-mile mountain bike race with over 55,000 feet of vertical聽cutting through northern Georgia from South Carolina over to Alabama.
A late autumn day in northern Finland is exactly what you'd think; short, dark, and frigid. Nonetheless, the dedicated captain and his boat, the Sanibonani, set a course for Lapland to explore Lemmenjoki National Park by bike.聽
Why wait in lift lines when you can ski empty slopes at these hidden gems?
We know a thing or two about the Southwest鈥攐ur offices are located in Santa Fe, after all. So trust us when we say that these radar-ducking adventures are full of hidden rivers and otherworldly canyons. Just don鈥檛 pass it on.
Bring your skis and a good book, and prepare to settle in
Sure, it's early season, but book these mid- and late-winter vacations now and you'll save big
The Mid Caples Hut along the Greenstone-Caples Track services 5,000 trampers, New Zealand's name for a backpacker, annually.
Four trips that will help you take in the stunning beauty of this ancient site
This vast area of northern Arizona is chock-full of beauty and history
The best books about the Grand Canyon and Arizona's desert landscapes
Colorado River guide, photographer, and biologist Amy Martin will always call the Grand Canyon home
From saltwater to fresh, here are the best spots in the state
Arizona native Amy Martin has been shooting her beloved home state and Grand Canyon for nearly two decades. Here are a few of her favorite shots.
A growing number of outfitters are offering options for adaptive athletes
This desert abode is built from 12 shipping containers
A new proposal would nearly triple entrance fees to the busiest national parks during peak season
Learn to build a fire, track animals, and forage for wild food鈥攁nd still sleep in a bed
Thanks to the opening of Woodward Riviera Maya, a 29,000-square-foot indoor action sports center, the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is now the most family-friendly adventure hotel on the planet
Skip the overpriced food from the concessioner and check out these local restaurants instead
New approaches to wellness travel offer detoxifying spa treatments, nutritious meals, and awesome fitness options
There's a new breed of low-cost lodging that's custom-made for getting into the wild
While the industry was focused on racing, a hard-nosed group of adventurers were quietly carving out their own path in mountain biking history. They challenged the status quo and turn cycling on its head.
From via ferrata routes and wild whitewater to mellow hikes and lush farms, the Mountain State is brimming with adventure
On average, the town of Bergen, Norway, gets 242 days of rain a year鈥攏ot ideal for the host of one of Europe's biggest cycling races. But when you consider the mountainous coastal roads, the Bergenseres' passion for cycling, and their outspoken, often brash local patriotism, it starts to seem like the perfect location to hop on a bike and ride.
Peak Design鈥檚 Give a Shot project matches photographers with nonprofits in need of eye-catching images
In the first chapter of Blackburn Designs film series, Water Cycle, Brian Ohlen bikes around the west coast in search of Steelhead.
If there鈥檚 anything better than an epic day outside, it鈥檚 reliving it over great food and drink. From mountain decks to beachside watering holes, our favorite apr猫s spots have mastered Cajun fries, crustaceans, and craft ales.
These hotels and lodges roll out the welcome mat for cyclists
Why one couple couldn鈥檛 keep a secluded Caribbean island to themselves
There's now a map for that, brought to you by the National Park Service
Over the years, I've lost count of how many times this road has tried to kill me. And the worst part about it is that there's nothing I can do but rant in resignation.
From $30,000 Airbnb rentals to animal sacrifices to 25,000 sometimes-naked umbraphiles, this is the weirdness that went down in the Wyoming resort town leading up to last week's astrological dance
From hikes near town to the best place to grab a drink with a view, photographer and adventurer Elise Sterck shares her favorite things to do around her hometown
You don't have to strike it mega-rich to have access to an amazing private island鈥攂ut it helps
The Ptarmigan Traverse in Washington State鈥檚 North Cascades has had the word 鈥渃lassic鈥 pinned to it nearly from the time it was pioneered in 1938. You don鈥檛 get much more high-n-wild in the Lower 48 than on this 35-mile-plus mountaineering trip, which starts in North Cascades National Park and immediately dives south into the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
As every local knows, crisp days and cool nights make fall the best time to explore Montana
When Chris Brinlee Jr. left a job as the art director for an agency based in LA, he'd never been out of the country.
You may be in the middle of the wilderness, but a local IPA isn鈥檛 that far away
Colorado's inaugural Velorama was a colorful combination of bike racing, music, and fan-friendly spectacle aimed at giving road racing in the US a shot in the arm.
Big portions of Highway 1 are closed鈥攚hich means there's never been a better time to explore this coastal paradise on foot and bike
Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season鈥檚 quintessential weekend escapes.
It's amazing what you can find at a yard sale.
How does a town go from logging and livestock to bits and bytes? Tiny Prineville, Oregon, is finding out as huge data centers from Apple and Facebook transform the timber town into a recreational hub of mountain bikers and craft brewers.
These summer cabins can help you have one of the best weekends of your summer
I returned to this windswept corner of Patagonia with news that mountain bike access to Torres del Paine鈥檚 hallowed trails had been negotiated by local Punta Arenas based guide Javier Aguilar.
Why visiting Mammoth Lakes will make you happier, less stressed, and more creative
The perfect summer day in this California beach town
How to pedal (and eat) your way through Chianti country.
Get far into the wilderness in as little time as possible
Due to the cold, altitude, and wicked weather, only half of those who attempt Mount Logan make it to the summit. We were fortunate enough to reach the top via the standard King's Trench route after 15 days on the mountain.
Have a perfect summer day in this beautiful North Carolina mountain town
On a seven-day road trip through Arizona, filmmakers World Else explored many of Arizona's natural wonders.
From steep hikes to the best place to catch an outdoor concert, professional ski mountaineer and adventurer Caroline Gleich shares her top picks for the ultimate weekend in her hometown
From filmmakers Tyler Allyn and Cooper Lambla, The Al Hajar Traverse is a bikepacking journey through the Al Hajar Mountains on northern Oman. Nothing went according to plan.
America will soon be treated to its first total solar eclipse in decades. Here's where to see it.
Craving sun and sand on the Atlantic? These beach towns offer that and more.
With transparent rooms, Buubble Lodge is the best place to watch the northern lights.
From Yeti Cycles and Filmmakers Joey Schusler and Craig Grant, High Altitude Lines bring us along on a fly-fishing and mountain biking adventure through the San Juan high country.
There's so much more than sunbathing at these eight spots
From full-fledged resorts to rustic, remote pools, these spots are worth tracking down
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Here are the experts who helped us name the country's most amazing places
Beginning at the 630-foot high Maletsunyane Waterfall in the middle of the country, we found top-notch mountain biking between 10,000-foot peaks, along wild valleys, and through countless remote towns.
Here are some innovative ideas towns and cities across the country have adopted to make the world a better place, one mile of singletrack at a time
Make the most of summer with these 48-hour 颅adventures, from surfing in Texas to tasting your way through Oregon鈥檚 wine country