Top Things to Do in the Four Corners Morgan Tilton|April 30, 2019 From the four corners national monument to the Grand Canyon, the Southwestern Four Corners has tons to do. Learn more at REI Co-Op.
Why I Visited All 419 National Park Sites in the U.S. Mikah Meyer|April 29, 2019 On the 11th anniversary of his father's passing from cancer, the author made it his mission to visit all 400+ units of the U.S. National Park System, attempting to become the sole person to do so in a single journey. Here's what happened along the way.
Best Hikes Near Boulder Liz Dengler|April 27, 2019 With numerous hikes that can be enjoyed year round, the trails in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado offer something for everyone.
Cook County’s Best Kept Secret Seth Putnam|April 26, 2019 Nearly 70,000 acres of forest preserves blanket Chicagoland. Why do many Chicagoans overlook them?
This Race Tests the Limits of Human Endurance Amanda Loudin|April 26, 2019 The forbidding Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra race provides more than just an athletic challenge. Here’s what scientists are learning from the event.
Reviewed: Black Diamond Alex Honnold Signature Spatula Aer Parris|April 23, 2019 Alex Honnold and Black Diamond teamed up to create the perfect backcountry spatula. After hundreds of hours of field testing, we bring you our review.
Squaring Travel with Conservation in Torres del Paine Nick Davidson|April 23, 2019 Some 250,000 trekkers stomp through Torres del Paine each year and collectively strain the park’s aging infrastructure—but these visitors sought to help.
Training the Next Generation of Mountaineers Jess Daddio|April 23, 2019 Kids these days have ample opportunities to learn skills required for backcountry travel, from mountaineering to rock climbing to wilderness first aid.
Proficient in Parks Shanti Hodges|April 22, 2019 The Junior Ranger Program is the National Park Service’s curriculum for kids ages 5–13; here's how some families are using it as an educational tool.
How to Explore Sequoia National Park Patrick Hutchison|April 22, 2019 Giant sequoias, granite domes, marble caves and alpine landscapes swirl together to create a truly majestic, rugged tapestry—this is the High Sierra.
4 Things to Get Excited About for Mountain Bike Season Tony Gill|April 22, 2019 A little preparation goes a long way, so we asked a few experts what they do to get the most from the best aspects of mountain bike season.
The South Beyond 6,000 is the Southeast’s Toughest Hiking Challenge Graham Averill|April 18, 2019 A mission that leads hikers up some of the tallest mountains on the East Coast has attracted the interest of runners looking to set a speed record.
