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This shop offers the best gear with the best instruction, and welcomes you to chill with the kings and queens of the backcountry (even if you鈥檙e not on their shred level yet)
Avoid the crowds and catch a meteor shower or monarch butterfly migration on these perfect autumnal treks
Nominee Raymond David Vela seems to care about making our national parks more accessible
In Washington State, a group of researchers is mining social media posts and photos to identify overused trails and turn your next weekend adventure into a real escape
Newly created state offices are promoting outdoor recreation as a major contributor to local economies and the public good, but they need a lot more support to be successful
If you've only been following the drama of Scott Pruitt and his replacement at the EPA, you only know half the story. Environmental regulations are under attack all across America, and the siege is just beginning.
"Confluence" gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts
From pop-up bungalows in the woods to durable bubbles on a vineyard, these cozy abodes offer real escape
Most of mountaineering's teachers are white, but one group wants to change that through new hands-on workshops
Dan Wenk was a career Park Service official who was well-respected by Republicans and Democrats. But he made the mistake of disagreeing with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
Bike, run, surf, climb, paddle, hike鈥攁nd do it all on a getaway where someone else organizes it for you
If a high-profile volcano (think: Hawaii鈥檚 Kilauea) shows signs of instability, it鈥檚 Michael Poland鈥檚 job to reassure us that everything is going to be okay
The experts' take on what happened last Saturday when a mountain lion killed one cyclist and injured another outside of Seattle
While overcrowding plagues America's most popular trails, there are still places to find solitude
The park police typically help keep the peace at urban monuments, but the Department of Interior is sending a group to the U.S.-Mexico border to chase smugglers. Sort of.
He is one of the most scandal-plagued interior secretaries in history. But even so, he can probably get away with a lot more.
Raphael Rogers and Kristin Gerhart are both filmmakers with a particular affinity for the outdoors.
In our feature on skier Adam Roberts, we take a look at what made him so special. Video courtesy of Jasper Gibson.
Measures in the federal government's new spending bill should help the Forest Service manage fires, but there's still more to be done.
New "vision cards" issued by the department charged with overseeing public lands for recreation and extraction are heavy on the latter
A legal complaint says the three leaders are in violation of a 20-year-old law and casts doubt on whether they have any authority at all
The r茅sum茅 of P. Daniel Smith, including a troubling work history
Yes, you can still find powder somewhere
Swing Season, from fishing company Sage, chronicles guide Gray Struznik鈥檚 efforts to restore his hometown fishery by catching fewer fish.
A plan to bring some 200 bears to Washington's North Cascades was reportedly stopped by the Department of the Interior, jeopardizing the species' recovery.
There's powder in the forecast from Florida to Vermont, but the southern Rockies continue to be snow starved as the worst season just about anyone can remember continues
Why wait in lift lines when you can ski empty slopes at these hidden gems?
By slashing the Utah monuments without listening to the sovereign indigenous voices, the secretary of the interior regressed to a time when the feds oppressed and disrespected the tribes
The fight over Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments is just getting started
Okay, maybe freak out a little. But here鈥檚 why it鈥檚 not quite as dire as it sounds.
Get far into the wilderness in as little time as possible
In this week's edition of Playnow Jeff Kendall-Weed takes us to his home terrain in Bellingham, Washington to test out the new Ibis Mojo HD4.
The Outdoor Industry Association tacks on another $200 billion in direct consumer spending to their 2012 estimate, but we won't get the official number until 2018
Trail crews have carved out hundreds of new miles for hikers, runners, and riders from New York to California. It's time to freshen up your route.
Mountain Mind Collective released their full film, For The Love back in April. This segment entitled Liquid Lumination challenges the assumption that paddling is only a day-time sport.
Deaths, injuries, and helicopter rescues are a regular occurrence on Longs Peak, but that doesn鈥檛 stop people from trying to climb it
If you鈥檙e going to endure a trail-running race, you may as well do it someplace beautiful
Artist Sara Sandoval and Professional Kayaker Rafa Ortiz linked up in White Salmon to commemorate Rafa's descent of Niagara Falls.
Fit in a last-minute camping trip at one of these iconic parks before summer ends
Wander to Washington highlights a remarkable road trip taken by Jeir Lazo and Guada Melicor.
Set to a John Muir quote, narrated by none other than mountain climber Lou Whittaker鈥攐utdoor films don't get better than this.
The Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom is the country鈥檚 longest-running snowboard comp, having started in 1985 as a flowy ride through a naturally-formed halfpipe that snakes down the White Salmon side of the mountain. Today, the pioneering snowboarding event is also one of the last in which pros compete alongside amateurs.
Underwater noise pollution is causing measurable harm to whales鈥 abilities to reproduce and navigate. A team of researchers proposes quiet zones as a solution.
No matter how you like to ski or how long you can take off work, we've got the perfect trip in our guide to the best alpine escapes of the season
Even if you don't believe in campfire stories about ghosts and aliens, you can get your fill of fright with a haunted pre-trick-or-treat hike this Halloween.
Fulfill that childhood fantasy and book one of these high-end treehouses, from Costa Rica to Italy to San Francisco
The rules: Pilot a boat 750 miles from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska鈥攏o motors allowed. The prize: $10,000 nailed to a piece of wood. The result: Seven capsizings, four lifesaving Big Macs, one dramatic coast guard rescue, and a cast of oddball adventurers who reclaimed the salty heart of ocean racing.
The Urban Wildlife Conservation Program is the best outdoor initiative you鈥檝e never heard of. Let these fantastic photos be an introduction.
In burgs recognized for an abundance of adventure, these are the winning places that will set you up for everything
A river- and mountain-loving town took home the top prize (again) in our 2015 contest.
A resourceful, cozy escape overlooking Puget Sound
Two towns bonded over their Best Towns rivalry
And meet the man who鈥檚 made it his mission to keep it that way
Sleeping in the wilderness is great. Not so great: making camp and dealing with the inevitable missing stake. So we've got recommendations for tent-free wilderness digs on any budget.
Beat the crowds and head for fresh climbing, mountain-biking, and chill-out spots within easy driving distance of eight burgs
Wildfire season is getting longer, scarier, and more dangerous. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare.
With trail traffic increasing following the release of 'Wild,' the association overseeing the PCT wants to block new races. The move has prompted a Change.org petition from some very angry runners.
You鈥檒l recognize at least a few of the names on American Rivers鈥 annual Endangered Rivers list鈥攂ut what will you do to ensure they remain pristine?
Think Cheryl Strayed is tough? Meet these guys.
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.
Unleash your inner Norse god while driving one of these scenic winter routes.
The movie version of Cheryl Strayed's hit book features Reese Witherspoon like you've rarely seen her鈥攖angled hair, ratty clothes, and dirt under her fingernails. But the backpacking film has a secret: it's actually a brutal story about loss and love.
The #vanlife guru settles down in a treehouse-skatepark complex.
Do cell phones, satellite messengers, and personal locator beacons create more false alarms in the backcountry?
Ben Hewitt鈥檚 essay on 鈥渦nschooling鈥 in our September issue has sparked some heated debate. Few parents are willing to do as the Hewitts do, and turn their kids loose entirely. But how can we give our children more freedom?
An epic, 10,000-mile road trip across America to find the best place to live in the country.
One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.
This Olympic Peninsula loop in Washington is a water-lover's dream鈥攖ake your pick of waterfalls, rivers, beaches, and lakes. And don't forget the seafood.
Outdoor music festivals are becoming as much a part of the American summer as baseball games, barbecues, and mosquito bites. At them, you can enjoy space to move (and sometimes pitch a tent), natural scenery, tastes of the local food vendors, Frisbees flying, and the wafting…
A peeping stroll is not an acceptable last outdoor gasp before winter. Presenting the best active autumn escapes.
No one said your New Year鈥檚 resolutions had to feel like punishment. Jump-start 2013 with one of these seven spirit-recharging escapes.
