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How to build a huge fire while staying on the right side of the law
'Living Refuge' is a series of upcoming short documentary films that highlight the work of biologists who study, manage, and protect the biodiversity and wilderness of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Marcos Vaz takes us along to Death Valley National Park, notoriously the hottest, driest, and lowest national park
At Death Valley’s Furnace Creek Inn, it looks like you’re on the moon but feels like you’re in heaven
The crew at Local.Studio captured this beautiful collection of clips purely out of passion and opportunity
'Our World Is a Beautiful Place' is a collection of photographer and filmmaker Michael Shainblum's favorite shots
Ultrarunner Mina Guli completed 40 marathons across seven deserts on seven continents in seven weeks
No Reception is a short film from the folks at Taylor Stitch and Mission Workshop about a mountain biking adventure on the North Coast of California. Originally, the purpose of the trip was to test new gear designed collaboratively…
Visiting Catalina Island is cheap, easy, and epic
Filmmaker Oakley Anderson-Moore traces the golden age of climbing on a quest to understand more about her father, a pioneering dirtbag from the era
"There are few things that can match the overwhelming sense of wonder felt when you're looking up at a sky full of stars."
Arborist David Milarch is renowned for helping California coastal redwoods migrate northward to survive the dangerous climate changes that threaten their current habitat.
Ever wonder what it's like to hike the ever-more crowded PCT? I'm about to find out.
The secret to surviving a weeklong family vacation along the Pacific Coast? Rent a tricked-out minivan
Love it or hate it, people are whipping around dirt courses on bikes with motors. Last weekend, the Sea Otter Classic, an annual event in Monterey, California, that celebrates the arrival of bike season, held the first-ever large-scale eMTB race.
You can hang in Cancun with the rest of the world, or head to one of these less well-known spots for a real ocean adventure.
From epic skiing in Antarctica to a lazy beer-fueled canoe trip in North Carolina, these are the best places to visit this year
A leather jacket a generation in the making
The first members of the U.S. track and field team have punched their tickets to Rio
>Today, the White House created three new national monuments in the California desert, adding nearly 1.8 million acres to one of the largest and most pristine swaths of protected land in the Lower 48.
The California Coastal Commission's decision to oust its executive director has set in motion a chain of events that could change the character of the state's iconic coastline
For the price of a few cups of coffee, the Boulder company is helping offset the cost of Olympic dreams
Fastest American marathoner cites chronic fatigue, low testosterone
It's a different kind of nostalgia when you're out in the backcountry (or out of the country) and trying to preserve the holiday spirit—but these adventurers did their best and lived to tell the tale
They may not bring rain, but they could help us better use the water we have
Bernie Krause’s vast library of field recordings reveals a sad truth: wild sounds are quickly vanishing
California just approved the roving bars—here’s why your state should go for them too
Even if you don't believe in campfire stories about ghosts and aliens, you can get your fill of fright with a haunted pre-trick-or-treat hike this Halloween.
Fulfill that childhood fantasy and book one of these high-end treehouses, from Costa Rica to Italy to San Francisco
The much-hyped weather phenomenon is upon us, but whether or not it will quench the drought in the West and bring much-desired snowpack is complicated
Some ski resorts are already spinning lifts. Here’s where to ski and ride at the beginning of the winter.
Escape San Francisco to play in the booming East Bay
Where to enjoy autumn's best views—on two feet or two wheels
Presenting blueprints for the best way to beat post-summer blues
Simone Anne soloed all 220 miles of the trail in a month, capturing her favorite moments along the way and posting them to her feed.
We asked photographer Jeff Clark, who travels around in his customized Sprinter, to document a few of the best rigs and personalities he came across while spending the summer on the California highways.
Learning to ride the waves isn't easy. But pick the right spot and find a gifted enough teacher, and you'll find your flow state
Find a hardy vehicle and hit the (off-) road
The persistent water shortage in the West is changing the landscape not only in ways you can see, but ways you can hear
The Urban Wildlife Conservation Program is the best outdoor initiative you’ve never heard of. Let these fantastic photos be an introduction.
Photojournalist Max Whittaker takes you right to the fire line.
Pedal the world’s best dine-and-wine destinations, then sleep in style
First there was an algae-based surfboard. Now we have El Portobello—a sustainable board you can grow yourself.
An overview of the weather and climate patterns contributing to the dry conditions
The famous rock climber put away the trad gear for a research project with UC Berkeley on the California coast in which he pulled samples from the 700-year-old trunk of a giant redwood
From $6-a-night secrets to splurge-worthy resorts (and a few free urban oases), here’s where to escape the grind in a hammock.
Beat the crowds and head for fresh climbing, mountain-biking, and chill-out spots within easy driving distance of eight burgs
Smell like the great outdoors, no matter where you are.
Can’t fit two to five months into your schedule to hike the PCT? No worries. These monthlong thru-hikes are just as good.
This month, Insight Editions released “The Finest Line,” by big-wave surfer Rusty Long. The coffee table book chronicles all the best big-wave spots and surfers in the world with large, brilliant pictures by some of the top surf photographers.
We've cut the fat (and circumnavigated the crowds) so you can enjoy any of these thrilling parks in just one day
Wildfire season is getting longer, scarier, and more dangerous. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare.
With trail traffic increasing following the release of 'Wild,' the association overseeing the PCT wants to block new races. The move has prompted a Change.org petition from some very angry runners.
You’ll recognize at least a few of the names on American Rivers’ annual Endangered Rivers list—but what will you do to ensure they remain pristine?
Don't plan any vacations before reading this year's Best of Travel winners.
Think Cheryl Strayed is tough? Meet these guys.
This year, go beyond Daytona Beach to surf Puerto Rico, fish the Bahamas, or explore an Ecuadorean rainforest. (Don't worry, skiers—there's neck-deep powder here for you, too.)
Test your inner compass in these six labyrinthine gardens!
After a day in the snow, melt into one of these six natural hot springs.
If you love sleeping under the sky, you should try it in the coziest way possible—within the snug confines of a plush outdoor bed.
Regional airports put you closer to the action and feature great perks. Their biggest downside? Cost. So stop booking with money. And start saving.
A cooler that does double duty as an air conditioner.
Surround your teens with furniture inspired by the 11-time world champ
If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.
These backcountry lodges welcome dedicated skiers with warm bedding, home-cooked food, and sometimes even a sauna.
Who needs an après ski scene when there's one happening right on the slope?
When a longtime triathlete took on a Kokoro camp—a beyond-extreme fitness challenge modeled on the Navy's Hell Week for SEAL candidates—his first question was purely about the pain: Can I survive this? The second was more metaphysical: Should I even want to?
More pain quest than workout, misogi is the secret, punishing ritual that has revolutionized Atlanta Hawks supershooter Kyle Korver's game. You have time for this—if it doesn't kill you first.
There are changes afoot on the mountains. Learn them and own the slopes.
No two ski resorts are alike. But which one is right for you? We break down more than 30 of North America's best to find the perfect fit.
The movie version of Cheryl Strayed's hit book features Reese Witherspoon like you've rarely seen her—tangled hair, ratty clothes, and dirt under her fingernails. But the backpacking film has a secret: it's actually a brutal story about loss and love.
As investigators piece together the details, Douglas Messier—who witnessed the crash from the desert floor—reports on the warning signs that preceded the disaster, the already rampant finger-pointing, and the viability of space tourism.
Every winter, the ski and snowboard world lets its hair down at a few marquee events. Here are the ones we're stoked for this season.
Jack Kerouac spent the summer of 1956 manning a fire tower on Washington's Desolation Peak, in the northern Cascades. He didn't do much writing there, apparently, despite being alone with pencil and paper. But he stayed for 63 days. The views were good.
California’s rule requiring cars to give cyclists a three-foot berth went into effect last week. Too bad it doesn't actually keep riders safe.
Do cell phones, satellite messengers, and personal locator beacons create more false alarms in the backcountry?
I'd love to haul my kids up the railings to Half Dome, but don't want to risk accidents—or turning them off of hiking forever. How can we have fun while staying safe in the national park?