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Hear me out: I love the outdoors, and that includes playing golf. These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.
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.
Our columnist has spent over 20 years in lineups across the country and says these coastal towns offer good waves, food, and vibes—and embody surf culture
I report on a lot of SAR calls and this Mazama debacle is one of the weirdest rescue stories I’ve ever heard
From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these states stand out above the rest.
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.
Tropical atolls, distant hikes and hot springs, and wild jungles and mountaintops lure adventurous travelers to these beautiful far flung spots
We asked our editors for the most romantic trips they’d ever taken. From fire towers to Southwest camping to mountaintop lodges, these incredible stays are the best way to spend Valentine’s—or any day.
Mount Rainier National Park will join Glacier, Rocky Mountain, and Arches in implementing a new timed-entry system for the park’s most popular entrances
Neighbors Jeff Hashimoto and Langton Ernest-Beck dreamed up a crazy summertime challenge: climb Washington’s 100 highest mountains, and link the peaks by bike
With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.
A draft plan would introduce 3 to 7 bears per year into the North Cascades over the next decade
An outbreak of norovirus on the Pacific Crest Trail proves that hikers’ hygiene routines need an upgrade
With an emphasis on Indigenous culture, unique architecture, tours that respect wildlife, and meals that draw from the land, a getaway at one of these properties is an unforgettable experience
These great towns are in the middle of glorious mountains with spectacular leaf-peeping, mega views, and fun things to do...and eat...and drink
The Sourdough and Blue Lake Fires shut down the only road through the park, and crews are working to protect populated areas from the blazes
Some of the wildest, best beaches in the country can be found in our national parks system. These are the most spectacular.
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.
Why be stuck behind the masses at popular parks when you can wander some of the nation’s best with barely a soul in sight?
National Park Service officials said they’re still investigating what caused the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge to burn to the ground just weeks before its planned grand reopening
Nothing is better than landing in the perfect hut for a night or two to get away from it all. These beautiful cabins are available to book all year, and you only need a moderate fitness level to reach them. Bring your kids, bring your elders, and head out for awesome wilderness access and big scenic payoffs.
Photographer Olivia Bee spent last winter with mushing teams in western Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Alaska
We tapped an industry professional to find out
Our editors know how to get off the grid. Here are the trips they chose to take this year—from Hawaii to Massachusetts—along with their intel and gear recommendations. Give one of these experiences and you can be sure it’s editor-approved.
The 440-mile route goes from the third-deepest lake in the U.S. to the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and the tulip-filled Skagit Valley
Skiers Sam Cohen and Michelle Parker set out on a mission to reach these inaccessible peaks
The gear maker’s newest venture is a campground in Washington state that’s modeled after existing sites in its home country of Japan and honors the brand’s ethos of connecting consumers with nature
Traveling with your pod? Buy out these places for private stays.
Union members at Stevens Pass and Park City Mountain Resort want better wages and working conditions but say their parent company has dragged its feet in negotiations. If they still can't get to the bargaining table, could a strike shut down the two ski areas?
Don't let cold weather stop you from exploring. These eight trails in some of our favorite national parks may be even better in the winter.
If you plan to explore the backcountry this winter, these certified mountain guides will keep you safe, refine your skills, and bring you to secret stashes
Pull your van or RV into the cheapest slopeside lodging you can find: an overnight parking space
From Washington to California, here are nine of our favorite short treks along the famous route
Two friends abandoned promising careers to pursue a bold adventure. It went terribly wrong—but also right.
'Ode to Desolation' introduces us to Jim Henterly, who spends his summers stationed at the historic Desolation Peak Fire Lookout
The company's brand-new, unused complex in Washington sold less than a month after going on the market
After a pandemic-prompted trial run, the retailer will deconstruct the traditional idea of "headquarters" in favor of remote, flexible work
And it was also the most awesome experience
All across the country, major cities are making it easier to access nature with vibrant greenways
'Rising from the Ashes' follows the scientists studying the summer steelhead resurgence in Washington's Elwha River
In his new photo book "Errors of Possession," adventure photographer Garrett Grove documents the region's shifting industries and culture
With the airline industry struggling because of COVID-19, summer, fall, and winter plane fares to adventure destinations are hitting unprecedented lows. Airlines are also offering free change and cancellation fees. Should you hop on these deals now or wait and see? We consulted industry experts to find out—and rounded up some of the best fares out there.
While researching his new book 'Author in Chief,' our contributor discovered a forgotten piece of John Adams's life: the time he sailed to Europe during the Revolutionary War and barely survived
'The Recipe' features pro skier Ingrid Backstrom shredding on her home turf in Washington
'Too Much?' profiles filmmaker Anne Cleary reflecting on a series of decisions that led her to the mountains
The six most doable ski descents in North America, according to pro skier Cody Townsend and ski mountaineer Noah Howell
According to Craig Romano, the local guy who literally wrote the book—actually, 20 of them—on hiking in the area
Plus: where to stay, eat, and play outside along the way
You can get away on a dime at this time of year
Here's what the expanded regulations mean for thru-hikers next year
Forget haunted houses and corn mazes. Head out to the woods instead, where the real scares await.
Four urban centers that have all the makings of an epic adventure town—without the hype
The Emerald City is surrounded by mountains and has access to the ocean, but some of its biggest outdoor draws can be reached by public transportation
'Wild Olympics' is a tribute to the pristine rivers of Washington's Olympic Peninsula
From tubing to trail running, pro athletes describe the best way to get outside in their hometowns
Everything the national parks could afford to do with the money Trump's celebration took from them
Our industry is changing—and you don't have to look much further than these four
Seattle has a lot to offer city folk—a thriving job market, world-class culture, and all the pour-over coffee you can drink. But for those who need frequent and fast escapes from the metropolis, the shores and woods of Puget Sound's islands are only a boat ride away.
Through Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton hopes to save the earth’s few truly natural soundscapes
'Phenomenal Noumenal Wonderful' is a four-year project designed to highlight the beautiful landscapes of the Pacific Northwest
Crews carry your gear and provide meals and campsites as you cruise through some of America's most scenic back roads
Violinist-pianist duo Anastasia Allison and Rose Freeman hike into the wilderness and often play for no audience other than nature
Here's where the pioneering skier sends it when she's not shredding the backcountry
Todd Carmichael runs the billion-dollar La Colombe Coffee empire, but he still makes time for record-breaking jaunts across Antarctica
The little orca known as Scarlet is dead. Will her death be a turning point for the Northwest's endangered Southern Resident killer whales? Washington State governor Jay Inslee is proposing strong action.
A former National Park Service ranger on why now, more than ever, national parks need protection from Washington's budget fights
From the filmmakers at Mad Trees, ‘We Heard You Need Gloves’ features a group of female shredders ripping up the terrain at Mount Baker.
"What I've been searching for, I now see, is something bigger than acceptance, bigger than smokejumping, bigger than proving I can be one of the guys."
It's easier than ever to jump on a bus, bike, train, or trolley to climb, paddle, hike, and camp
Can recent events be chalked up to the occasional confusion of bureaucracy? Or is something more worrisome afoot?
Even as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has said he wants to give states more decision-making power over federal lands, the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to limit public input
Like fiberglass origami, it snaps together for cooking and folds down to a small square when it’s time to hit the trail
This shop offers the best gear with the best instruction, and welcomes you to chill with the kings and queens of the backcountry (even if you’re not on their shred level yet)
Avoid the crowds and catch a meteor shower or monarch butterfly migration on these perfect autumnal treks