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In an excerpt from his new book, ‘Into the Thaw,’ Jon Waterman vividly depicts one of his most painful expedition moments ever
Katmai's famous Fat Bear Week contest is about to celebrate its tenth anniversary—but for the first time, its biggest star is nowhere to be found. We pay tribute to a true champion.
Catch the colors and miss the crowds at these often-overlooked autumn destinations. Our parks columnists reveals where leaf peepers can see fall’s best shows.
From pricey foreign driving fines to late-night ant attacks, our travel correspondents reveal trip snafus they don’t want to relive
People often ask me which park I liked the most. My answer surprises them.
You’ll be counting stars and catching the Northern Lights at these one-of-a-kind dark-sky retreats
The footage is breathtaking
Our astrotourism expert shares tips on how to maximize your view of the year’s brightest meteor shower, peaking on August 12
Lel Tone and Kimber Warder bring a different kind of energy to the state’s legendary extreme terrain
We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.
From western landscapes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, our national park expert maps out five beautiful road trips—all doable in a week
Every great adventure needs a staging area. Here they are, from simple and affordable to dreamy and luxe, in unbelievable locations, with endless terrain to explore and a warm bed to return to at night.
Where did eagles come from? Why are grizzly bears so mean? In this Audible Original excerpt, host James Dommek Jr—the great-grandson of a famous Iñupiaq storyteller—travels around the state sharing legends from different cultures and traditions
From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these states stand out above the rest.
Officials with dogsledding’s biggest race say a star musher broke the rules. His infraction: improper removal of moose innards.
According to new NPS data, visitation is up at the country’s most popular national parks. But at these under-the-radar gems, the scenery is equally spectacular and you’ll have plenty of room to explore.
If you're looking to relocate and would like some help with the rent, a house down payment, and other perks, take a look at these state programs across the country. We've got the intel on nearby adventures, too.
The abandoned vehicle where Chris McCandless died teaches us a lot about modern Alaska
The rusty coach where Chris McCandless spent his final days captured the imagination of people all over the world and inspired hundreds of seekers to make dangerous treks to reach it. Now a dedicated team of curators in Alaska have given it new life as a fascinating exhibit—one that tells the story not just of McCandless, but of modern Alaska.
Our aurora-chasing author (who shot this photo) knows just where to head. Here are the destinations expected to put on the show of a lifetime this year.
The Alaska ferry system is creaky and unpredictable. But it may be the best way to reach the wildest trailheads and abandoned shorelines in America.
His grandfather founded the Iditarod, but he’s the first member of his family to take the title
The environment takes center stage at these beautifully located music and arts events across the country. Go, have a great time, and learn about our changing world and what you can do.
The outdoor recreation economy is outpacing domestic growth
A video of daddy longlegs clustering on a backpacker’s had arachnophobic hikers vowing to stay away. But look a little closer, and you might just gain a new appreciation for the Alaskan wilderness.
A grizzly-curious writer decides to train as a bear guide in British Columbia, and surprises himself along the way
This week, 12 of Alaska’s chubbiest bruins will face off in a bracket for the title of Fat Bear Week Champion. Here’s what you need to know.
Indigenous model and activist Quannah ChasingHorse lives her life in two very different worlds
From the Everglades to Denali, author Jon Waterman has explored the far reaches of the U.S., embarking on dozens of expeditions and writing 16 books, including his most recent, ‘Atlas of Wild America’
The live footage from Katmai National Park usually shows grizzlies. But on September 5, a man appeared on the livestream and mouthed “help.”
How the self-described industry disruptor is teaming up with Run Alaska Trails to make space for athletes of color
From where the Donner Party was stranded in California's High Sierra to the remnants of the great Chacoan civilization in New Mexico, you can relive history on these incredible trails
As angler numbers declined, lodge owners cast about to appeal to a changing world, offering way more adventures in spectacular corners of North America
Even a familiar place can deliver a dose of the unexpected
Walk among deep river gorges, glacial mountains, alpine lakes, and vast deserts, all on beautiful under-the-radar public lands
We’ve done the impossible and made a list of best hikes in our national parks. Now’s a perfect time to start checking them off, from Acadia to Yosemite.
As you’re visiting national parks this summer, don’t miss out on these spectacular outlooks, mountain summits, and lake vistas. We’ve got the intel on how to reach them all.
Two humongous male grizzly bears square off in one of the craziest, most mesmerizing battles caught on video
These state parks offer everything you’re looking for in a national park, only fewer crowds. See our top choices for wildlife, wilderness, solitude, and more.
Most of us can’t imagine not flying. But as airline emissions continue to adversely affect the climate, our writer deliberates why making the ethical choice is so hard—and why those who have done so are actually happier.
The elite ski mountaineer was struggling mightily on an expedition. To get through it, he would have to get out of his own way.
Producing 286 million metric tons of carbon pollution, the ConocoPhillips Willow project will double the emissions the administration hopes to save through renewable energy progress elsewhere
A mother and her one-year-old son died after being mauled in the coastal town of Wales
Photographer Olivia Bee spent last winter with mushing teams in western Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Alaska
During the phenomenon of polar night, parts of the Arctic don’t see the sun for weeks or months at a time. The darkness drives some people insane, but for others, it opens a gateway into wonder and peace.
In 1937, Washburn left his cameras and gear behind while attempting to hike out of the Saint Elias Range. Almost a century later, freeskier Griffin Post set out to find the cache.
Eric and Pam Bealer were living in a cabin in rugged coastal Alaska when they made a dramatic decision: they would exit the world together
Tim Neville has been around the world and back again, and as good travelers do, he’s made sure to try the local cuisine at every stop. So we asked him to write about his favorite meals—and how you can try them, too.
The beloved annual gathering is in person again in Telluride, Colorado, and screening some of the most exciting adventure films of the year
Thirteen days and nine hours after she and her team started their 1,000-mile trek through the Alaskan wilderness, the 24-year-old Inupiaq musher drove her sled to the finish line
The best way to catch aurora borealis in all its lit-up beauty: go to the darkest places on earth, at just the right time, and hope for the best
A dozen snowboarders got to pitch their tents at one of the most picturesque places in the world on the eve of a Natural Selection Tour competition
While climbing Alaska’s Eagle Peak, Joe Yelverton’s life changed in a single moment. His account of the experience won our inaugural survival-stories essay contest.
On this trip of a lifetime, you'll explore and trek through the stunning Katmai National Park in Alaska with ϳԹ's editor in chief Christopher Keyes
When Maggie Shipstead set out to report on women-only expedition travel, she was driven by a desire to learn new skills in a low-bro-factor environment. But six days exploring Alaska with the state’s first woman-owned adventure outfitter turned out to be regenerative in ways she didn’t expect.
I’m really sorry it happened and really glad I survived. Notes on the flabbergasting climax of an Alaska road trip that changed my life.
Our favorite wildlife competition crowned an aging winner this year, and reminded us that for the chubby bears we love, the stakes will always be high
We've partnered with travel outfitter Modern ϳԹ to create four epic trips for ϳԹ+ members at discounted rates. Better yet, an ϳԹ editor will join you on each inaugural journey.
Bus 142 spent 60 years sitting in the Alaskan backcountry and saw thousands of visitors before it ended up at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks. Now a team of conservators, students, and volunteers face the challenge ahead.
As a college student, writer Julia Rosen spent a summer on Alaska’s Taku Glacier, which kept growing for decades in spite of warming temperatures. Now, she reckons with its uncertain fate.
Alaska’s Kobuk Valley National Park is an overlooked gem. It offers up the great caribou migration, stargazing and miles of solitude, and massive dunes you’d expect to find in the Sahara. This is the 40th stop on our 62 Parks Traveler's quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
Despite GOP rhetoric, selling America’s largest rainforest to China was actually bad business
Gates of the Arctic in northern Alaska is one of the last truly wild national parks. There are no roads or trails, and the park boasts the stunning Brooks Range, six wild and scenic rivers, and gets fewer than 3,000 visitors a year. Our 62 Parks columnist was awestruck by her 39th stop on her quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
From ‘Naked and Afraid’ to ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls,’ these are our picks for the most riveting adventure series on TV
Katmai, in southern Alaska, is one of the few places where you can safely get up close and personal with a brown bear while it’s feeding—a life-list event says our 62 Parks Traveler about the 38th stop on her quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
If you want a swath of stunning wilderness all to yourself, book a trip to Lake Clark, says our 62 Parks columnist of the 37th stop on her quest to visit all the parks in the U.S.
Competence wins, as Biden’s Interior Secretary acts to protect America’s last great wilderness
Mountaineers come to summit this Alaskan park’s namesake 20,310-foot peak, the highest in North America. Our 62 Parks columnist set out on a mountain bike to see the stunning terrain and bountiful wildlife during the 36th stop of her quest to visit every national park in the U.S.
From Maine to Alaska, we’ve done all the research for you to camp in style while visiting America’s best idea this summer
Plan a trip to this Alaskan treasure to explore vast glaciers and to see huge whales and a diverse array of other fauna, says our 62 Parks columnist about the 35th stop on her quest to see every U.S. national park
The bestselling author’s latest novel was informed by years of researching the history of female aviation and traveling to far-flung places
For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack
Start by figuring out the kinds of experiences you want to have, not where you want to go
From Colorado’s second-largest state park to a midwestern tribal park, there are plenty of new wild spaces to plan to visit. Plus, ϳԹ staffers share what they think our 64th national park should be.
Your bucket list should go beyond national parks. This decision tree will help you find lesser known locations with half the crowds.
Put this Alaska gem high on your bucket list for epic backpacking, rafting, and mountaineering, says our 62 Parks columnist about the 34th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park