The summer backpacking season in Southcentral Alaska is akin to an on-again, off-again relationship. Just earlier this month we experienced weeks of cold, rainy...
You can do an out-and-back hike on a section of Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail, a 310-mile footpath that traverses a ridge overlooking Lake Superior, the wor...
As part of a video project I was working on recently, I got the chance to get my hands on a couple of the new coolers in the YETI line. Specifically, the Hopper...
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) is one of the most storied and revered hiking paths in North America, if not the world. Spanning 2,189.2 miles from...
This summer, 16 REI employees—including CEO Jerry Stritzke—braved Mount Rainier’s harrowing crevasses for the second annual Climb for a Cause fundraiser. But, c...
If you love recreation time in the outdoors, you’ve got upcoming opportunities to help clean up favorite hiking trails and special places.
On September 26, 2...
Packing for any outdoor activity, whether it’s a grueling hike, mountain bike ride, or just hanging out around camp, isn’t rocket science. We all know the drill...
The Backbone Trail begins on Sunset Boulevard in Santa Monica, an urban hub known more for its high-end hotels, Hollywood starlets and hip cafes than its long-d...
Those of us who love nature bear the biggest responsibility—and stake—in combating the myriad threats posed by climate change.
With the smartly designed and s...
Here's some good news, busy reader: All epics do not require three-week treks to basecamps at high altitudes, numerous vaccinations or bushwhacking through Amaz...
Exploring the Bay Circuit Trail, a 230-mile-long recreation route in eastern Massachusetts, is like walking through our nation’s early history. The path crisscr...
Anyone who’s had a good look at Alaska’s 20,237-foot Denali (still officially named Mount McKinley), can tell you about the first time they saw it. Even from vi...
