Clearing the Path: Behind the Scenes with the Trail Maintainers
Photo by Ellen KanzingerWhether a trail is one mile or 1,000 miles, in a city or in the middle of a forest, someone has to take care of it. Someone has to ...
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Outdoor Updates: Evy Leibfarth of Bryson City, NC earns the U.S. two spots in the 2020 Olympics
Leibfarth runs the Sava River during the World Cup in Tacen, Slovenia. / Photo by Jean Folger.Paddling sensation Evy Leibfarth of Bryson City, NC earns the...
The 2019 Hiking Guide: Hike the Southeast
FROM CITY GREENWAYS TO REMOTE STRETCHES OF FOREST, GET OUTSIDE THIS FALL ON THE TRAILS OF THESE ICONIC SOUTHEAST HIKING DESTINATIONS.Hike miles of trai...
Outdoor Updates: It’s Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week
Here’s a reason to celebrate: It’s Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear WeekYou’ve probably heard of Shark Week but did you know that Katmai National Park in Al...
10 Backcountry Tips from the Road Team
Recently, on a four-day backpacking trip in the Pacific Northwest, we had to do something that we've never done before. We bailed. We were about 18 miles i...
Mountain Getaway Guide: Unique Lodging of the Blue Ridge
The Thorny Mountain Fire Tower in Seneca Rocks State Forest, W.VA., offers accommodations 65 feet off the ground.Whether you’re looking to make one last tr...
Outdoor Updates: The Blue Ridge Burn is this week!
The Blue Ridge Burn Run is happening in beautiful Walnut Creek ParkThis is the week we've all been waiting for... The Blue Ridge Burn is happening this...
Outdoor Updates: The Fight for Climate Justice Continues
Climate Justice Protestors that "Shut Down" D.C. on Monday returned to the streets again this Friday MorningGlobal attention on climate justice has increas...
Paying it Forward
Customers embark on a float trip down the Powell River in southwest Virginia with Stone Mountain Adventures.Guides and Outfitters Take Education Outside...
Quick Hits: October 2019
New rules could limit climbers on EverestNepali officials have proposed new safety rules on Mt. Everest that would prohibit inexperienced climbers from att...
Outdoor All-Stars
These inspiring outdoor adventurers also work to protect the places where we play.John BeaudetJohn BeaudetBeaudet spent 10 years backpacking thousa...
Arnulfo’s Secret (Hint: there is no secret)
Photo: Scott Jurek and Arnulfo Quimare run side-by-side through the Copper Canyons of Mexico. Photo by Luis Escobar.What I Learned from the Tarahumara's Mo...
Hike in a Bottle
“Exercise pills” still have a long way to go before they can match the benefits of time spent outside.“That’s one of the dumbest ideas EVER," claims Dr. Mi...
Live Outside and Play: Our Final Month
October 2019Where has the time gone! October marks the end of another successful year for the Live Outside and Play program. It feels like just yesterday w...
Trail Mix: On the Rise
Four Southern Artists, You Need to HearIf you’re searching for new tunes this fall, check out the sounds of these four emerging regional acts.Kelsey Wa...