The Macabre Beauty Of Iceland’s Signature Knives
Whale teeth, sheep horns, horse hooves, and petrified trees are some of the ‘special ingredients’ that make these knives the stuff of legend.
Cheapest Ride To Space? $75,000 By Balloon
Looking for the cheapest way to get into orbit? This helium-powered balloon is already taking reservations for ‘space tourism.’
The Surfy Glory Of The Powder Turn
‘Snowboarding in Japan is very much about living in the now. ‘
Stunning Nature Video Will Leave You In Awe
Enter a world of star-filled skies, foggy morning light, and roaming wild animals.
Meet The ‘World Cyclist’ Biking Every Country
With 141 countries complete and 52 to go, this cyclist continues his quest to ride through every country in the world nearly a decade after he began.
This Power Plant Is So Green You Can Ski It
Shred pow, climb some vert, and go for a hike, all atop hundreds of tons of burning garbage.
Oh Canada! 13 Parks To See For Free In 2017
These 13 parks are so spectacular (and free in 2017), they’ll have you packing your tent and camera.
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‘Hotel In Alps’ Is Surreal Mountain Retreat
You take the helicopter, we’ll take the hard way.
Clueless In European Cities, I Relied On Wilderness Skills
For our young contributor, wilderness skills were a key to adapting to city life.
Treehouse Of The Future? Crazy Concept Will Be A Reality
An architect in Kazakhstan bets this wildly-designed ‘treehouse’ as the future of sustainable housing.
Nation’s Largest ‘Urban Forest’ Park Coming To Texas
Dallas is getting greener thanks to projects along its Trinity River Corridor.
My Trip to India for a ‘Budget’ Hip
When a 40-year-old outdoors athlete requires a hip replacement, he travels from Oregon to India. This is his first-hand experience with the burgeoning world of medical tourism.
Camp In A Geo Dome: 5 REI Adventures For 2017
These new expeditions offered by REI for 2017 will inspire your travel bug.
Adventure Traveler? Book Gives ‘Global Bucket List’
Looking for more adventure than a beach and a book? These 10 activities will get your heart racing.
Secret ‘Getaway’ Houses For Spontaneous Outings
Rent one of these mobile tiny homes near New York or Boston, but don’t fret about planning. You won’t know where your rental is parked until you’re about to depart, adding mystery to the adventure.
Adventure Gap Year: Why You Should Take A Year Off Before College
Here’s why Aidan Campbell is delaying college for a gap year. Instead of exams, she will backpack, volunteer, raft, and work adventurous jobs around the world.
Road Trip Gear: 11 Essentials To Travel Iceland
From sleeping bags to shoes, bring these 10 pieces of travel gear while touring Iceland by campervan.
Riding The Radweg: How To Tour Germany By Bike
Ride the ‘Radweg,’ Germany’s 5,000 miles of rustic bikeways. Our editor toured the Bavarian countryside by bicycle and has a few tips to plan your own German bike tour.
Ditch The Cubicle: Create Your Own ‘Outdoor Office’
Working remotely is a dream for many people. After two years of working from a mobile office our contributors have some advice.
10 Questions You’ve Wanted To Ask Tiny House Owners
Toilets, bike storage, personal space, neighbors – all the questions you’ve wanted to ask tiny home owners. We got ’em.
Wish You Were Here? Watch ‘Grand Teton’ In 8K
Your current vista likely isn’t as spectacular as those found around the Tetons. Take a moment to dream of a starry sky and expansive views with this extraordinary time-lapse.
Amtrak to Singletrack. Mountain Bike Trip By Train
Eschewing the chaos of air travel, our contributor traveled leisurely cross-country by train with a mountain bike in tow.
River Raft Adventure Looks Like Bliss
Find friends, make raft, and let the good times roll.
Oh Canada! British Columbia’s Splendor In 4K Video
Requiring a year and more than 47,000 photos to shoot, this remarkable video of the British Columbia backcountry will have you saying ‘Oh Canada!’
Woman Runs, Alone, 1,144 Miles Across Iran
In 2015, a lone Swedish woman set out to run across Iran. This film tells her story.
BeatMonday Redefines ‘Weekend Warrior’
Rainier in a weekend? From Boston? For the founders of a new online community, the challenge of audacious adventure is part of the fun.
SMDH: Bonehead Moves Piling Up In Yellowstone
The list of facepalm decision-making in Yellowstone grew this week as another visitor wandered into ecologically sensitive areas to “fill a water bottle” from Mammoth Hot Spring. Here’s a review of the boneheaded moves so far in 2016.
The Case For Packing Heavy
We often praise those travelers who ‘pack light’ for every trip. But there’s a strong case to be made for bringing every toy in your gear cave.
I Went To New Zealand And Trapped Vermin
In New Zealand, vermin like the Stoat are the government’s “public enemy number one.” My job was to kill them. Fortunately, in New Zealand, trapping varmints can be as beautiful as it is excruciating.
Home Of The Brave: 13 Memorial Parks To Visit
Check out these 13 historical sites from around the country to commemorate this Memorial Day.
#Travelgram Envy: 7 Instagrams To Inspire Adventure
Check out these seven talented photographers on Instagram for a dose of virtual wanderlust.
