Why Has No One Completed a Winter Thru-Hike of the CDT? Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 The Continental Divide Trail, a long-distance trail running 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada, has yet to be completed in the winter months.
The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks Diane Regas|January 22, 2019 Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks.
REI Presents: Constant Thought REI Staff|January 17, 2019 Constant Thought is an intimate portrayal of Brandon Kuehn and his attempt to walk the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Best Hikes in Michigan Kristen Arendt|January 11, 2019 Whether you are looking for an afternoon outing or a weekend getaway, these 10 hikes will get you out exploring the many trails that Michigan has to offer.
Why You Need to Go Glamping Elana Jacobs and Ethan Russell|January 2, 2019 Now is the perfect time to plan a glamping getaway. Here's why, with observations from a recent stay at Le Petite Cabine in Narrowsburg, New York.
How to Start Solo Adventuring Aer Parris|December 21, 2018 If you’re reading this, you might be wondering about heading into the wild all by your lonesome in the future. How do you get started?
Top Picks For Winter Camping in Washington Jenni Gritters|December 19, 2018 If you’re looking for a night under the stars in Washington State no matter the temperature, try these 10 fall and winter camping destinations.
On Little White Oak Mountain, A Would-Be Neighborhood is Now a Public Park Graham Averill|December 17, 2018 The new development plan includes Polk County's first-ever multiuse trail system built with mountain bikers in mind.
Meet the First Openly Gay Woman to Complete the Seven Summits Aer Parris|December 14, 2018 On June 23, 2018 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado stood on the summit of Denali, having become the first openly gay woman to reach each of the Seven Summits.
6 Tips for Being on Trail in the Dark This Winter Carly Moree|December 13, 2018 Shorter days mean longer nights. So if you're planning on hiking, you might be out in the dark. These are our tips for how to do it right.
Missing Link in the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Completed Graham Averill|December 12, 2018 Backpackers can now avoid several miles of road walking when hiking between Clingmans Dome and Stone Mountain State Park.
Pattie Gonia, Backpacking Queen, Releases Her First Full-Length Video Aer Parris|December 10, 2018 The world's first backpacking queen has made a splash in the outdoor community. Now she's strutting in six-inch heels in her first full-length video.