How-To

An Alaskan Adventure: A Guide to Kenai Fjords NP

Maggie Donohoo

Kenai Fjords National Park should be a must-see on everyone's bucket list. From outdoor activities, such as whale watching and hiking, to experiencing a taste of the local cuisine and culture, there is something for every member of the family.

Four Tips for Getting Through Airport Security Faster

Sara Sheehy

Spend more time traveling and less time queuing.

The Winter Vanlife Survival Guide

Sara Sheehy

How to thrive in the cold.

Cycling the Pacific Coast

AJ Johnson

A two-wheeled shortguide from Vancouver, Canada to the USA-Mexico Border (near Tijuana).

My Go-To List for Car Camping in Moab

Chris Engelsman

All the gear you need for an enjoyable car camping trip in Moab!

Stop Cutting Switchbacks

Aaron Rickel Jones

There are so many reasons to avoid doing this I don't even know where to start.

Practical Leave No Trace: Tips for Camping in the Backcountry

Sara Sheehy

Tread lightly.

Floating Down the Cheyenne River

Isaac Parsons

50+ miles of Grassland, bordering parts of the Badlands National Park, cottonwood trees lining the banks, ranches spread across the landscape, and feeling like we were in the middle of nowhere.

The Sliding Scale of Stoke

Aaron Rickel Jones

Every adventure has its ups and downs...

Practical Leave No Trace: Pack it Out, and Then Some

Sara Sheehy

Be good, do good.

First Aid Kit Advice for River Travel

NOLS

How to Pack Your Backpack

NOLS

11 Essentials to Complete Your Backcountry Kitchen

NOLS

Random Wednesdays – a Travel Philosophy Discovered in Italy

Thomas Bacon

In our case, being students on a budget, we found that vacation was expensive, travel is cheap, exploration was almost always free, and those memories were truly priceless.

How to Choose a Camera for Camping (That's Not Your Phone)

NOLS

Is It A Hike?

Aaron Rickel Jones

A flow chart to help you determine whether you are on a hike, a walk, or something else entirely.

Making the Most of the Fall Colors

Brandon Dewey

Tips for how to make the most of this years fall colors.

Hiking the Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods

Maggie Donohoo

After a rocky path past some stone houses, we were greeted with our first stunning panoramic view of the coast. While a gentle mist sat on the distant land, we had a clear look at the Tyrrhenian Sea over 2,000 feet below.

Practice Leave No Trace Every Day

The Outbound Collective

Make the outdoors better for you and for others.

How to Find Adventurous Friends

The Outbound Collective

Let's face it—making friends can be hard.

How to Spend Your First Weekend in Yosemite National Park

Kyle Reader

Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous and beautiful National Parks in America, but it can be a bit daunting to determine how to maximize your first trip there. We just recently did this ourselves, and have recommendations on camping, hiking and how to beat some of the crowds!

A South African Adventure: The Whale Truth

Maggie Donohoo

The captain revved the engine up to maximum speed and I watched as smoke billowed angrily from the exhaust tube, bumping into the gentle pinks and blues of the setting sun. Still, the whale lay motionless, seemingly uninterested in the attempts to rescue her. She had already given up.

Summer Rolls with Almond Butter Satay

Emily Hlaváč Green

It's the season for lake swimming, shorts wearing and sleeping fireside. Summer rolls are my go-to when I feel like making something fresh and healthy to share around that doesn’t require cooking or loads of dishes - either at home or on an outdoor adventure.

New Permit & Shuttle System for Hanging Lake, Colorado

Brynn Schmidt

Hanging Lake in Colorado has been a very popular hike for decades. With the rise in hikers over the years, the area was getting damaged and something had to be done to protect this natural wonder in the Glenwood Springs area as well as the falls. I didn't think I would be a proponent of the new shuttle system, but it was an excellent experience as there were less hikers than I have seen here ever and it was awesome.