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Adventure and backcountry travel around North America and the World.
Channel Islands National Park: A Remote Island Getaway Ends With Evacuation
A recent trip to Channel Islands National Park proved that its little-known islands off the coast of Los Angeles are full of rugged adventures and surprises. Spoiler alert: There are adorable native island foxes everywhere.
Adventure Grant: NordicTrack Is Giving Away a Dream Trip (and Trainer)
Don’t call it a resolution. Go bigger. Start training for your dream adventure trip compliments of NordicTrack.
Slope Chauffeur: Liftopia Offers Bus Service for Skiers
Plus, a discounted ski lift ticket is included if you need one. But you can cut out that cost if you already have a season pass.
Locked Doors, No Toilets: A Government Shutdown at Our National Parks
Little-to-no services are available in national parks when there’s a federal government shutdown. Our editor visited Saguaro National Park on the eighth day of the December 2018 shutdown to witness the effects firsthand.
A World-Class Waterfowl Hunting Experience at Hooray Ranch
From five-star accommodations to gracious hospitality, the incredible bird hunting at Hooray Ranch is simply the icing on the cake to a 24/7 experience of excellence in Kingman, Kansas.
The Last Reindeer Riders: Expedition to the Tsaatan of the Taiga
Only around 44 families of the Tsaatan tribe remain living along the Mongolian-Russian border. I traveled there to learn more about their culture.
Space-Saving Racks & Packing Hacks for Road Trippers
From $500 racks to $2 hooks, here are some vanlife organization and gear-hauling essentials for your next adventure — tried and tested.
Road Home: How to Start the RV Life
Marc and Julie Bennett literally wrote the book on living the RV life. They’re pretty good at it now. But we wanted to know how they first transitioned to an exciting and unpredictable life.
The Best Kiteboarding Locations for Your Next Wind Adventure
Where should you plan your next kiteboarding trip? We’ve got you covered with the best kiteboarding locations for your next vacation.
Skiing in Japan: Tips, Tricks, and Must-Pack List
Do you like riding deep powder with nonexistent lift lines? Noshing on steaming noodles? Soaking in hot springs at the end of your day? If you answered yes to these questions, a ski or snowboard trip to Japan is probably already on your bucket list.
Highways to High Desert: Colorado Teardrops Canyonland Trailer Review
For eight days and 2,500 miles, my wife and I lived in a Colorado Teardrops Canyonland. If you’re considering a tow-behind for your adventures, here are the ups, downs, and in-betweens of this off-road-ready trailer.
‘Drink Now’ Tech Mug Means Coffee’s Never Too Hot
Travel mug brand BURNOUT is using space tech to keep fluids like coffee at their optimal — or most drinkable — temperature.
Pick Your Powder: Win a Ski Trip Anywhere in Colorado
High Sierra and GearJunkie teamed up to give skiers and snowboarders adventure gear — and a ski trip in Colorado. And it’s all on us.
Best Travel Gifts for the Globetrotter
Looking for the perfect gift for the traveler in your life? Our experts have rounded up the best travel gifts for every budget.
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Everything to Love About a Big Park, Without the Crowds
Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the lesser-known parks. There’s a lot to love about this northern California gem, which is chock-full of volcanoes, alpine lakes, waterfalls, meadows, and geothermal features. On our recent visit, we felt like we had an epic, unique playground to ourselves.
Turkey Dogs in Moab: An Unconventional Thanksgiving Outdoors
If you haven’t planned Thanksgiving, I highly recommend giving yourself a pass. Last year, instead of sitting around stuffing our faces with stuffing, we rode our bikes in the desert.
Backcountry Date Night: Columbia Sends Hollywood Newlyweds Off the Grid
See what happens when the star of this “This Is Us” and his wife head into the wilds of Alaska.
Is Onewheel+ XR the Future of Personal Transportation?
The OneWheel+ XR is part electric go-cart, part all-terrain snowboard, and part magic carpet — or at least that’s how it feels.