Prior to 2012, Anniston, Alabama, was about as far away from a mountain bike destination as a community could get. Located in the northeast quadrant of the stat...
Here’s the thing about ice climbing: It looks impossible. Climbers scale frozen waterfalls with tiny slivers of metal strapped to their hands and feet, generall...
If you’ve ever driven up the winding road to Paradise, one of Mount Rainier National Park’s most well-known, picturesque tourist destinations, you probably ente...
This Op-Ed represents the opinions of the American Alpine Club.
With the federal budget impasse and the partial government shutdown now in its third week, th...
REI’s 12,000 employees have built our lives and livelihoods around the outdoors, and America’s national parks hold a special place in our hearts. As a community...
The diverse landscape, scenic vistas and varied terrain of Michigan's many trail networks give hikers plenty to explore in the Great Lakes State. Whether you ar...
When Craig DeMartino and his climbing partner miscommunicated, and DeMartino fell from from the anchors of Whiteman (5.11c) on Sundance Buttress in Rocky Mounta...
On this small, windswept island in the North Atlantic, rocky shores and raw weather belie the verdant, misty interior that earned it the famed moniker “the Emer...
Last year was a big year for Wild Ideas Worth Living, and this year is shaping up to be even more exciting. This season we're diving deeper into stories and exp...
Kayaking and backcountry skiing clinics. Social media platforms. Mountain bike races. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s almost impossible not to take...
Some national parks can begin using their entrance fee funds in order to pay for maintenance, the National Park Service (NPS) announced this weekend in an attem...
Traveling with kids can feel daunting. Unpredictable schedules, long travel days and new foods can quickly create a stressful environment to navigate as a famil...
