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From $6-a-night secrets to splurge-worthy resorts (and a few free urban oases), here鈥檚 where to escape the grind in a hammock.
Your First Car Camping Kit Here at 国产吃瓜黑料, we often write about the newest鈥攁nd priciest鈥攐utdoor gear. But when it comes to car camping, you don鈥檛 have to shell out the big bucks to build a solid kit. Read more. Here at 国产吃瓜黑料, we often write about the newest鈥攁nd…
Nothing more than a zipper and some mesh separate you from the dreamy, maritime air if you set up camp on these seven beaches
From coast to coast and in between, check out these stunning 100-mile bike rides
Rent a small apartment and you鈥檒l end up with some big adventures
Beat the crowds and head for fresh climbing, mountain-biking, and chill-out spots within easy driving distance of eight burgs
The province has it all, from wildlife and rainforests to bike parks and wild rivers
The world just feels larger there鈥攖he country, the rivers, the meals, and, most importantly, the fish.
The Peak is a short film from Christian M眉lhauser about the Matterhorn, Switzerland’s most famous mountain. M眉lhauser took three trips聽and 25,000 photos to make this film.
Throw away those beer cans and put down your textbooks. It鈥檚 time to learn a lesson from the open road.
Women who want to learn how to surf are often dismissed by instructors. Not so at these surf-centric escapes.
From movable workspaces to permanent homes, every page of this coffee table book holds inspiration to simplify, get creative, and channel your inner nomad.
We tackled these easy-to-make newbie flubs so you don鈥檛 have to
Photographer Jimmy Chin and 国产吃瓜黑料's Grayson Schaffer on what will surely become a rite of passage for future generations: the Instagram road trip.
Can鈥檛 fit two to five months into your schedule to hike the PCT? No worries. These monthlong thru-hikes are just as good.
The Important Places, a collaborative film from Forest Woodward and Gnarly Bay, takes us to some of the world’s most beautiful locations. It also teaches us it’s the people we travel with, more than the destinations themselves, that really matters.
Before you bemoan the melting mountain snow, know that many ski resorts are just as good in the heat as they are in the cold
British Columbia's natural beauty knows no boundaries. It's a place where ancient rainforests and massive mountain ranges force you to slow down and marvel at your own existence. Where wildlife thrives, rivers run free and exhilaration is all around you.聽 聽…
Hold the chlorine and take a dip with a view (sans children doing cannonballs)
Thanks in part to advances in wing technology, a few pioneering paragliders are smashing the limits by completing long-distance flights that were once thought impossible. Last spring, high-fliers Will Gadd and Gavin McClurg pulled off one of the most ambitious trips ever attempted: 385 miles down the jagged, frozen, potentially deadly spine of the Canadian Rockies.
You aren鈥檛 a diehard unless you vacation like one. These over-the-top trips put you and your wheels to work in some of the most stunning places on earth.
The silver is gone, but the town is experiencing an adventure-fueled boom
After decades of decline, Leadville is experiencing a renaissance. The iconic Leadville 100 mountain bike race and ultramarathon have put the high-country town back on the map. Think fishing and mountaineering, but also plenty of bike shops and saloons.
Filmmaker Nate Gunn visited Iceland recently and came away with this beautiful聽short. Created for Power Practical, the film follows his adventure throughout Iceland’s incredible landscapes, and features an excerpt from Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Vagabond.
Endurance athletes, thrill seekers, and the yoga set have all fallen for stand-up paddleboarding. Find your perfect match.
Home of the Tour de France and the bicycle, the continent is best explored on two wheels
Think you live in the best town in America? Prove it by entering your town in our Best Towns tournament. All you need is an Instagram account.
Can an asteroid-impact zone or the shores of a lava lake be beautiful? Absolutely.
Showering outside is one of life鈥檚 small pleasures. Discovering there鈥檚 one adjoining your hotel room is an enormous joy.
Glaciers, crevasses and mountain bikes? Episode 3 of Mind the Gap: The Making of unReal takes us to an unlikely destination: the Pemberton Ice Cap in B.C.'s backcountry. Cam McCaul, James Doerfling and Graham Agassiz put their bike handling skills to the test as…
From mountain biking and climbing to swimming and kiteboarding, there鈥檚 a lifetime of adventure in the Lone Star State
Hang Son Doong, located in Vietnam, is the world's largest cave. Filmmaker and photographer Ryan Deboodt recently took cameras and a drone with him into the cave, to capture what the otherworldly landscape is like from the air and ground. More of Deboodt's work can be…
Polar Night is a short film that tells the story of the people who live and work in a remote Norwegian town 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle, as they wait to see the sun for the first time in over two months. Filmmaker…
Even if you鈥檙e more likely to scoff at a spa than be found in one, you鈥檒l still be in awe of these relaxing retreats.
Lift tickets for $20, hot dogs for $1.50, and no snow-making machines. Quebec鈥檚 Mont Chilly is one you don't want to miss.
Finish the season at one of these lower-key hills
Stop using that beat-up suitcase鈥攁nd pack your new luggage with these foolproof essentials
If loud, cramped, and impersonal beach bars aren鈥檛 your thing, then turn your attention to these low-key drinking establishments where the owners will probably greet you and views are as top-shelf as the cocktails.
Even more of the most adventurous landscapes, lodges, and outfitters on earth
Don't plan any vacations before reading this year's Best of Travel winners.
Because you can have it all. Bring your favorite traveling companion to the slopes and everyone will be happy.
Vancouver is an incredible city, nestled in between mountains and the sea. Many residents choose to explore the city by bicycle, and Thomas Eleizegui, a local rider and owner of Musette Cafe, loves one particular ride called Cypress Mountain 鈥 a 10.5 kilometer climb that gives the…
Seeing Europe's famed countryside just got a lot easier.
The aerial cinema experts at Teton Gravity Research release the first ultra HD footage of the Himalayas shot from above 20,000 feet with the GSS C520 system, the most advanced gyro-stabilized camera system in the world. Filmed from a helicopter with…
Thirty years after it was officially decommissioned comes Bicycle Route 66鈥攖he first all encompassing cycling map of the iconic byway. So finally, you can ditch the car and explore the most historic road in the U.S. on two wheels.
For the latest film from聽More Than Just Parks, the crew spent 15 days covering over 200 miles in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Known for its immense boulder piles, colorful cactus fields, endless desert expanses, unusual Joshua trees, and epic climbing routes, the park…
Relaxing on the Greek islands is easy. Finding a unique outdoor adventure? Much trickier. So take it from someone who has lived there and stop the guessing.
Tow this ultralight camping trailer with a motorcycle.
We knew the Balkans were beautiful, but this is really something. Filmmaker Amir Kulagic shot this stunning timelapse of some of Bosnia’s most popular mountains, lakes and waterfalls in 4K, and the country never looked better.聽…
The Ebola virus has devastated a tiny corner of West Africa, but the entire continent is feeling the fallout
Gas is cheap and flying is not. The dollar is strong, so tourists will be flocking to Europe鈥攍eaving domestic destinations blissfully uncrowded. The result: stay local and the country will be yours.
If you love sleeping under the sky, you should try it in the coziest way possible鈥攚ithin the snug confines of a plush outdoor bed.
Bring your creature comforts wherever the road takes you.
Where to ski, stay, eat, and drink in the Colorado mountain town.
The isolated community is still a ski-bum heaven, with steep and deep terrain and a touch of cowboy charm.
Wild West charm alongside wild, crowd-free lines鈥擫et's Go!
And it definitely has the coolest heli-skiing setup.
Take in as many mountains (and drinks) as you can in a breakneck, hardcore-skier's perfect weekend in Park City and Deer Valley.
Plan a perfect weekend to the legendary British Columbia ski area
Who needs nightlife when your days are spent tackling terrain like this?
From surfing powder to high-altitude hot tubs, California boasts an array of splashy wintertime activities for the whole family.
Ocearch, a non-profit organization founded by former reality-TV host Chris Fischer, is known for their research on Great White Sharks and other apex ocean predators.聽In the Spring of 2014, the Ocearch team headed to the remote Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile on a…
Among the benefits to hitting the trail in winter? No mosquitoes. But there are more!
After 5 years of work, 38 flights, and 10 separate visas to Burma, photographer David Heath released his first book late last year. Undeniably one of the most raw and photogenic places on earth, Heath brought an eye to the region that can only be explained by his hours logged behind the lens and devotion to this project. We caught up with Heath to hear his thoughts on some of his favorite images and get a preview into his 248-page book Burma: An Enchanted Spirit.
Capture the placid perfection of a winter forest by staying in one of these arboreal lofts. Not only are they specifically made to weather the cold, but they鈥檙e cozy too.
The sport has long been the cardio cousin to carving lines alpine style. But, people are finally beginning to realize that it鈥檚 actually a lot of fun! Especially if you hit up one of the trails listed here.
Saddle up for brisk days and cozy fireside nights at some of the plushest digs in the West.
The sport has reached critical mass, which means there are more trails than ever across the U.S. curated specifically for those extra wide tires.
The tropical paradise, once a blighted war zone, is rapidly opening up to travelers. But is the push to boost tourism coming at too high a price?
If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.