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June 24, 2018: Day 2/7
The four of us were sore and exhausted from yesterday but renewed with anticipation to hike straight down...
Outdoor parents share their tips and tricks for adventures with kids.
Before each backpacking trip, Nick Brooks would take out all of his gear for the weeke...
“It’s the closest you can get to God – a place where you can talk about all your hopes, fears, and dreams,” Dad said.
That faraway gaze sprinkled with a sp...
No Man’s Land Film Festival, the premier all-women adventure film festival, is coming to Western North Carolina for the second year in a row. The festival feat...
Yosemite’s lottery for Half Dome hiking permits opens March 13
Yosemite’s lottery for permits to hike Half Dome was supposed to take place on March 1 but ha...
Awesome: The Surprising Science Behind How We Experience the Outdoors
A cold front is sweeping over Pickem Mountain in the Jefferson National Forest, blasting a...
When chasing your dreams, Steve Yocom figured out that you can catch them with a set of wheels.
Professional photographer Steve Yocom lives a life of p...
New programs are making camps more accessible and affordable
Hannah Sjovold credits the Blue Sky Fund Outdoor Leadership Institute for helping her “develop who ...
Summer Camp isn't Just for Kids Anymore
Increasingly, grownups are looking for weekend retreats focused on nature, physical activity, and community. So in 2017,...
Thru-hiking for months on end is out of reach for most of us. But a weekend backpacking trip? Most of us can carve that time into our schedules. Luckily, the Southern Appalachians are chock full of sub-100 mile trails that offer a thru-hiking experience in just a few days....
When most people come home on a Friday after work, they'll grab a remote or maybe a drink with some pals.
Josh Elder grabs his paddle and a dog leash that will...
Overlanding Guru Jason Specht Dishes His Go-To Gear
Overlanding is a simple concept—drive a 4WD vehicle across rugged, off-road terrain and camp. Jason Specht ...
I understand that rain is a necessary part of life. If it doesn’t rain, plants won’t grow and we won’t have water to drink, yada yada yada. I get it, but I don’...
If you're anything like me, the thought of packed beaches, urine-filled swimming pools, and rowdy downtown crowds sounds like a pretty terrible way to spend Mem...
