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In 'Hike the Line,' from Corey Robinson, these hikers share an experience that's unlike any other thru-hike
From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to Southwest hot springs, we found the most scenic stretches of road for epic summer adventures
Huckberry found the formula for stylish, quality glasses that don’t qualify as a splurge
Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit
A group of Australian cyclists departs Oklahoma to replicate the iconic journey taken by the Joad family in the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'
The Gila is America’s most endangered river. What do we stand to lose if it disappears thanks to climate change and overuse?
Two new podcasts are telling stories about climate and environmental change—and giving us a venue for considering the future
New Mexico establishes an outdoor recreation division and equity fund for diversity outdoors
New Mexico lawmakers in pursuit of tourism dollars could help push the niche sport into the mainstream, as well as boost visitors to one of the country’s great, overlooked long-distance routes
Here's where the pioneering skier sends it when she's not shredding the backcountry
Marie Kondo's ‘Tidying Up' is hardly a new concept for those who live a nomadic lifestyle
New Mexico wants to create a first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund for underserved youth. Other states that care about preserving the natural world and raising a new generation of activists should take note.
A few hints: They're stylish, cut glare exceptionally well, and cost only $61
A few tips and tricks to keep you comfortable and your trailer in working order when the mercury drops and the snow starts to fall
Attorney Xochitl Torres Small just won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in a rural district. One of her prominent talking points? Protecting the region's national monument.
The world's best lodges have something in common—unparalleled access to vast wilderness, soaring peaks, and empty coastlines
The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed it—yet.
Avoid the Northeast's traffic-clogged roads and get out on foot or bike at these lesser-known leaf-peeping destinations
Don't want to spend money on prepackaged energy food? Use one of these machines to make your own jerky or dried fruit.
'ϳԹ' staffers know a thing or two about maximizing our microadventures. Steal our tips for getting after it in the early morning, late at night, during lunchtime, and on short weekends.
A new smartwatch that you never have to plug in
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will offer up nearly 4 million acres of public lands for lease this year, much of it for dirt cheap
There are 128 National Scenic Byways across the country. Here are five of our favorites.
In wildlife management areas, hikers can glimpse animals in their natural, pristine habitat while getting off the beaten path
Amid a frenzied conversation over shrinking public lands, Native Americans run hundreds of miles to honor—and take back—the land that's sacred to them
A new study polled western voters' views on the interior secretary, Trump's public lands agenda, and downsizing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante
Catch this summer's night sky in full force in one of these perfectly dark locales
It's taken half a decade to iron out the logistics, and while White Sands National Monument has as good a chance as ever at becoming a park, it's not guaranteed.
Fire has always been a part of the landscape. The mistake we made was trying to stop it—something Florida never did.
Lightweight and incredibly packable, the Flash Air is a complete, protective camping system for under $200
2018 was one of the driest seasons on record. How many resorts can survive another like it?
Life on the road means freedom from daily schedules. But it's nice to have familiar places to look forward to every year.
New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument holds clues to what may happen to forests affected by massive fires
Ski hills, even the small ones, are ramping up their offerings to entice you back in the warmer months
Why go to all the way to Africa to gaze at big game when you can drive yourself through New Mexico?
For Santa Fe native and climber, Ben Hanna, the Bat Cave has been his proving ground for over 5 years.
While political and legal battles rage over the future of our national monuments, one of the most important things you can do is go see them—and then share your experiences widely. Here are some of our favorite adventures.
Arizona's Mt. Graham was always there to climb. We just had to stop and do it.
Goiyo Perez manages the Bavarian, an iconic German restaurant and bar at the base of New Mexico's Taos Ski Valley
EnergyNet, an online auction company from Amarillo, Texas, is set to make a fortune from oil and gas leases under the Trump administration. And good luck finding a way to protest.
24 products—for work and play—that we fell in love with this year
Learn to build a fire, track animals, and forage for wild food—and still sleep in a bed
If there’s anything better than an epic day outside, it’s reliving it over great food and drink. From mountain decks to beachside watering holes, our favorite après spots have mastered Cajun fries, crustaceans, and craft ales.
From timelapse filmmaker Knate Myers, Spellbound captures New Mexico's epic skies.
Want a good campsite? Check out those run by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Two people have died in pursuit of Forrest Fenn’s hidden treasure. New Mexico’s Chief of Police is pleading with him to call it off. But if you compare it to other outdoor activities, it's not any more dangerous.
Make the most of summer with these 48-hour adventures, from surfing in Texas to tasting your way through Oregon’s wine country
The key to not getting overwhelmed is to remember that every day is a privilege
James Coleman is snapping up small ski areas in Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. As warming temperatures shorten the winter season and the West contends with drought, we had to ask: Why?
After a hard-charging start the Libertarian candidate bonked bigly, thanks to a series of gaffes and a rather sad(!) lack of preparation. On the eve of a historic election, a onetime supporter wonders about what might have been.
"There are few things that can match the overwhelming sense of wonder felt when you're looking up at a sky full of stars."
'Human Nature 4K' is a collection of powerful images of the natural world that remind us all of our connection to the environment.
"He fell in love with that kind of escaping from society and hiding in the desert and the dust."
From epic skiing in Antarctica to a lazy beer-fueled canoe trip in North Carolina, these are the best places to visit this year
Authorities have called off the official search for Randy Bilyeu, but treasure hunters continue to comb the area for leads
Putting in big miles on dirt roads? This is the kit you need.
The Secretary of the Interior on gun groups, gear, and getting outside
The Urban Wildlife Conservation Program is the best outdoor initiative you’ve never heard of. Let these fantastic photos be an introduction.
Can an asteroid-impact zone or the shores of a lava lake be beautiful? Absolutely.
The National Park Service turns 100 in 2016, but this year is shaping up to be one of its most celebrated mile markers in recent memory.
Unleash your inner Norse god while driving one of these scenic winter routes.
SpaceShipTwo's accident poses a major setback to Richard Branson's interstellar vision—and the future of the $250 million taxpayer-funded New Mexico Spaceport.
Plus a few other excellent things I learned at FUZE SW, a food conference you do not want to miss.
Nathan’s Zeal race vest packs a lot of hydration into one small, efficient must-have.
Ernest Moniz talks to ϳԹ about radioactive waste, SuperTrucks, dazzling solar arrays, southwestern breakfasts, and a trout stream that has to remain top secret.
One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.
We can boat the same backyard river with our family a dozen or more times, and it will never get old—because rivers, like our children, are constantly changing.
Los Alamos, New Mexico, wins Liveability's "Best Small Town" contest
To win this year’s Tour Divide, Jefe Branham rode 170 miles a day, slept an average of four hours a night, and endured both unrelenting snow and 100-degree heat for 16 days straight. What you can learn from his time in the pain cave.
Long stretches of open road through some of the most beautiful areas of the country, peppered with wildlife sightings, adventurous detours, and good brews—it's so much more than getting from Point A to Point B.
Five wild mountain ranges. Hundreds of miles of trails. Zero crowds. That’s what awaits visitors at the country’s newest Naitonal Monument in New Mexico. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks consists of four separate patches of the Chihuahuan Desert surrounding Las Cruces in southern New Mexico. Encompassing a half-million acres…
A dispatch from the world’s toughest mountain bike race.
It's a lonely road from Las Cruces, New Mexico, through West Texas, but very much worth it. Just a few reasons why: surreal white sand dunes, a massive network of caves, and mountain biking trails all to yourself.
Lighter and sleeker than any other racing snowshoe on the market.
And we mean "trips" in the literal sense. Our contributors share their most-loved, go-to spots across the U.S.
Travel to these destinations for tons of open space—and it's all yours
Desertification is out of control, but there may be a way to stop it