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The meeting of the Little Colorado and Colorado is sacred to many Native American tribes. For years, a developer worked to build a 1.4-mile tram that would shuttle up to 10,000 daily visitors into the canyon. Activists in the Navajo Nation, however, were determined to defeat it.
Georgie White Clark was foul-mouthed, brusk, famously rude to customersand a pioneer in Grand Canyon
New York Times sports writer John Branch reports on everything from the Olympics to the World Yo-Yo Contest
From music and film to mountain biking and yoga, here are our favorite jamborees celebrating the outdoors this season
Behind the scenes with the newest women's mountain bike clothing company
Whether you have a weekend or a month, these journeys are a must
Sure, we love Yellowstone and Yosemite. But from Finland to Chile, a fresh crop of national parks has us counting up our vacation days.
Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months
Why drive when someone else can do it for you?
Traveling with kids comes with its own set of challenges. Cost shouldn't be one of them.
Got a job you can do from anywhere? These eight international adventure towns and cities welcome you.
The worst thing about helicopters: the cost. The best thing: getting to surf, ride, or raft places you could never dream of reaching without one.
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
Score everything from hotel rooms to concert tickets to dinner reservations on the online marketplace
If you can't be on an adventure, at least you can listen to one
CEO Corinne Prevot, 27, turned a high school pet project into a full-blown business
After a day spent outside, there's nothing better than a superbly placed hot tub
A versatile getup for winters last throes and springs first showers
Luke Jacobson set out to land a gig at a big ski company like K2. Instead, he helped launch American-built Moment Skis, a small but growing brand that made it all the way to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Here you can send it right from the road
Remote, empty spots to pitch your tent in peace this summer
See a cool new place and learn a tip or two from the pros along the way
Crowdfunding was intended for startups. Should they keep using the platform when they grow up?
Go where pets are not only allowed but welcomed
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
The legendary filmmaker knew the secret to making great ski movies. You couldn't just show skiing, skiing, and more skiing. You needed to tell a story, too, with emotion and humor.
But how many planks did he trash along the way?
Make the most of the season with strategies from pros, killer deals on passes, and skier-friendly hotels
Yes, you can still find powder somewhere
Winter's coolest tent
Swap ice and cold for sand and sun
Whether you want to dedicate a few hours or a few weeks, here's how to give back on your next trip
Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skisuntil she decided to start her own women's ski company
Why wait in lift lines when you can ski empty slopes at these hidden gems?
Bring your skis and a good book, and prepare to settle in
The diversity expert keeps essential oils and her kids sci-fi novel close by
Sure, it's early season, but book these mid- and late-winter vacations now and you'll save big
Give the gift of adventure
The climber and photographer is rarely home. But when he is, heres what he keeps close by.
Tricks for renting cars with surf racks, finding the best singletrack, and buying from the locals' bike shop
The ultrarunner and endurance coachs must-haves for the trail and life
The peak performance expert and bestselling author on what hes reading now
A growing number of outfitters are offering options for adaptive athletes
The well-known mountain guide breaks down his 10 essentials
Learn to build a fire, track animals, and forage for wild foodand still sleep in a bed
Skip the overpriced food from the concessioner and check out these local restaurants instead
There's a new breed of low-cost lodging that's custom-made for getting into the wild
The Olympian and investor on the show "窪蹋勛圖厙 Capitalists" on the gear that makes for quality shut-eye
Both brands just built websites that will help people shop for pre-owned products
Gleich, a professional ski mountaineer, spends a lot of time on the road. Here's the gear she always brings along.
Who knew state parks were this good?
The writer and activist's nighttime essentials
The GoPro founder always keeps one of his cameras handy, even when he sleeps
If theres anything better than an epic day outside, its reliving it over great food and drink. From mountain decks to beachside watering holes, our favorite apr癡s spots have mastered Cajun fries, crustaceans, and craft ales.
Her top tip: don't forget the coffee
And how to pull them off
These hotels and lodges roll out the welcome mat for cyclists
Here's everything he relied on while blazing up the trail
You don't have to strike it mega-rich to have access to an amazing private islandbut it helps
You may be in the middle of the wilderness, but a local IPA isnt that far away
Eric Lagerstrom competed in his first triathlon when he was just 12 years old. He turned pro at age 23, and hes now a top competitor on the World Triathlon Series. He has also become a skilled videographer and often captures footage during his own racesusing GoPros and drones.
Big portions of Highway 1 are closedwhich means there's never been a better time to explore this coastal paradise on foot and bike
And no, were not talking about his bike
The Hipcamp founder lets us in on her most essential pre-bed gear
The runner turned entrepreneur talks about her most essential gear
These summer cabins can help you have one of the best weekends of your summer
From hemp oil to ginger tea to earplugs, heres what the climber and BASE jumper cant live without
Turns out the former Secretary of the Interior is a total book nerd
Get far into the wilderness in as little time as possible
The animal-rights group is claiming once again that sheep were harmed under Patagonias watch. But according to the apparel brand, it had cut ties with the company before any abuse took place.
America will soon be treated to its first total solar eclipse in decades. Here's where to see it.
This sleep and health expert gives us his tips for how to ensure a restful night
Craving sun and sand on the Atlantic? These beach towns offer that and more.
We caught up with the climber to talk about his most essential everyday gear
Who needs swimming pools?
We get a peek into the fitness guru's most essential gear
There's so much more than sunbathing at these eight spots
From full-fledged resorts to rustic, remote pools, these spots are worth tracking down
Honnold is known for his minimalism, both in climbing and in life. But there are couple items he deems essential.
Presenting the best burgs on the planet