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Many backcountry huts are now available as private rentals, so you and your pod can have the entire place for yourselves. From Maine to Washington, here are a few of our favorites.
After years of effort, the 34-year-old climber motored up El Cap's Golden Gate route and now joins the ranks of Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, and Lynn Hill
From Washington to California, here are nine of our favorite short treks along the famous route
Work life got turned upside down this year, and many people are just thankful they have any job at all. But some companies have gone above and beyond to not just survive, but thrive.
With 'The Forests of California,' naturalist and artist Obi Kaufmann aims to deepen environmental literacy. He also argues that this cataclysmic time is an opportunity.
Armenians and Turks have a long and hostile history that includes a genocide. On a cross-country journey in 2006, two young cyclists formed a bond that bridged this fraught past.
In a new era of menacing blazes, there are lessons to be learned from the people who stay and defend their properties
This six-part series explores the history of California's forests andthe increasing threat of wildfires across the state
'Clarity' dives into North America's largest alpine lake, highlighting the beauty of, and threats to, its renowned clear water
This six-part series explores the history of California's forests, as well asthe increasing threat of wildfires across the state
This fire season is yet another sign that we can't wait any longer to fix our planet
With the CZU Lightning Complex fire bearing down on them, a rogue group of citizens banded together to stay and defend their homes in the mountains above Santa Cruz, California. Here's how they fought the fireand won.
In her new book, 'Superman's Not Coming,' the activist gives a lesson in community engagement and warns that we shouldn't expect the government to save us
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols's house burned to the ground in California's CZU Lightning Complex fire. He wrote his daughter a letter breaking the news.
These affordable digs are within driving distance from major cities but feel like far-away escapes
See 300-foot-tall redwoods, banana slugs, and more in this dreamlike landscape. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 16th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
From trails to post-ride tacos, the decorated Mountain Bike World Cup champ shares her favorite Northern California spots
Serene places to pitch a tentwhere it's just you and the ocean
'An Almost Perfect Race,' from Salomon, follows runner Courtney Dauwalter during her course-record attempt at Western States in 2019
In the spirit of Thoreau and Dillard, Donovan Hohn considers the joyous and brutal aspects of the natural world
Jack English is the proud owner of an off-grid cabin nestled in California
From Houston to Minneapolis, protesters on horseback are sending a powerful message
Brush up on your knowledge before you hit the waves
In 'First Descent,' legendary canyoneer Scott Swaney reflects on a career of self-taught outdoor skills and a few close calls
Years of underfunding and climate change are increasingly threatening the national park system. From the Everglades in Florida to Glacier in Montana, here are the ones we stand to lose.
The cycling world has turned its eye toward an obscure challenge called Everesting
Organizers of the popular Grinduro California gravel event wanted to do better than its 15 percent non-male participation rate. So they set aside spots for women, femmes, and trans and nonbinary people, and sold out in four hours.
The best documentaries from this year's film festivals look at quixotic quests and devastating disasters
The Brown Ascenders is out to have a good timeand to bring change and equity to the climbing culture
From Patagonia to South Africa to Yosemite, visit some of our favorite places on the planet in real time via these live webcamsand start dreaming of where you want to go when we can travel again
In his new book, writer Mark O'Connell explores what our anxieties about the future say about our precarious present
In this film from director Brian Kelley, Carl Casey explains what a champion tree is and some strategies he uses to find them
A new wave of craft distilleries are using salvaged ingredients to brew up spirits
Some bucket-list adventures require securing a wilderness permit months or even years out. Heres how to book the most coveted ones in the country.
The owner of longtime San Diego retailer 窪蹋勛圖厙 reflects on the decision to close his store
The architect Charles Bello has spent the past 52 years restoring forests from logging and protecting the land on his 400-acre Bello Ranch in Northern California. Here's what he's learned along the way.
Electric vehicles are becoming popular among the environmentally conscious, but are they realistic for road trips to more remote destinations? I took my Tesla to Utah to find out.
Walking away from the adventure of a lifetime is hard, but it makes coming back to it especially rewarding. Here, five thru-hikers share their stories of failing and coming back for more.
This simple cushion that rescued me on a long-haul flight has become my ultimate work-from-home hack
With every race canceled, runners face logistical and ethical dilemmas. Some have turned to unusual solutions.
Hostels are closing, volunteers are staying home, and trail organizations are advising hikers to cancel their plans
Stop storing up days and start using them, whether it's for a microadventure, a staycation, or a road trip
Influencers and conservationists of color take a hike through Harold Richardson Redwood Preserve to discuss diversity on public lands
A new Southern California resort will feature the same techand wavesas the prototype
An ode to traveling slow on two wheels and burning just enough calories each day to eat a large pizza each evening
Go to this massive California destination for the hiking, but stay for its spectacularly colorful early mornings. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's third stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
The paddlesports and technical apparel company has responded to a year of growth by reinvesting significantly in its facilities and workforce
Over 300 million people visited national parks in 2019, the third-highest total in over a century
Angela Madsen, a three-time Paralympicrower, has a new goal: becoming the oldest woman to row from Los Angeles to Hawaii
On Labor Day weekend 2019, the 'Conception' left Santa Barbara, California, for a diving trip to the Channel Islands. Six months later, authorities are still trying to determine how what should have been a routine excursion became one of the deadliest maritime disasters in U.S. history.
Rock climbing, getting lost, and scouting for rare birds are all perfect pursuits in California's Pinnacles National Park. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's second stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
The start of spring is one of the best times to travel, thanks to perfect weather, fun festivals, and a screaming flight deal to the Virgin Islands
Stop trying to trick us, gear companies. We know a parka when we see one.
Don't have time to thru-hike? That's OK! These trails can be done in a few days or weeks so you can test your endurance without using up all your vacation days.
Reservations at California's national and state parks are more competitive than ever. Here's how to increase your chances of scoring a spot this summer.
The loss further threatens a dwindling population of cats in the Santa Monica Mountains
Why go out when you can stay here instead?
Patricia Baker established multiple track-cycling records in her age group after taking a 20-year break from racing
You don't have to spend a ton to pull off a dreamy getaway
Trump administration manipulated emissions reporting from the deadliest fires in California history to promote logging
Launched by Specialized CEO Mike Sinyard, Project New Day promotes the use of hallucinogens like mushrooms to treat addiction and PTSD
The new sport is attracting everyone from NFL players to pro surfers hoping to get an edge in the pooland on land
Mexicos 775-mile-long Baja Peninsula is a magnet for travelers in search of their own arid slice of adventure paradise. From surfing to mountain biking to beach lounging, heres how to get off the beaten path and do it right.
Australia's bushfires have scorched 27 million acres, more than 10 times the area burned in California's catastrophic 2018 wildfire season. The way that Australia is dealing with devastation, and how quickly that devastation came, feels like a spooky portent for whats coming next.
As locals get priced out of Aspen, Stowe, and Whistler, here are the places ski bums are heading to next
And our world will never be the same
Loki is one of three dogs to ever accomplish this feat
One person was killed and another seriously injured at Alpine Meadows in California
Anyone who disagrees is an "obvious idiot"
Use these tips to make sure you get the shot this year
Or why you should absolutely make room in your bag for those shrimp skewers on your next trip
After a breaching humpback nearly landed on Tom Mustill's kayak, the wildlife filmmaker became consumed with trying to understand the massive mammal. The result is PBS's The Whale Detective.
With collective mega-passes, more direct flights, and super-dialed snow forecasts, its never been a better time to plan a destination ski trip. Our up-to-date guide has you covered for packing the most into a weekend getaway.
You survived the chaos of family visits and too many helpings of dessert. Now it's time to recover.
Featuring fat bears, Pattie Gonia, a very good boy, and more
Snow science is a wild thing. And in the Sierra Nevada, it's a particular beast all its own.
Style for when you descend from the mountains
Outdoor meets fashion in one sneakerhead's retail-shop manifestation of his gear dreams
The six most doable ski descents in North America, according to pro skier Cody Townsend and ski mountaineerNoah Howell