Adventure

Water, Water Everywhere—But You Can Still Get Heat Exhaustion

Pro tip: Don't underestimate the desert sun

By Marilyn Tahl June 16, 2017

In this story: survival tips

Eight Hammocks That Guarantee Quality Hang Time

You may not need a tent on your next camping/backpacking adventure

By Jill K. Robinson June 15, 2017

In this story: buyers' guide, camping

A Book and Nature Lover’s Paradise, Colorado Style

This couple is converting an old cattle ranch into a library

By Drew Higgins May 20, 2017

In this story: books, travel

Gear for Adventurous Families

These items will make the great outdoors feel as comfortable as home

By Leslie Hsu Oh May 14, 2017

In this story: buyers' guide, children, hiking, camping, backpacking

14 Unique Ways to Say "Happy Mother's Day!"

Help moms unwind, relax, and get outside

By Katie O'Reilly May 6, 2017

In this story: buyers' guide, adventure

Pack to Paddle—and Portage

A canoe guide reveals how and what to pack for your next adventure

By Conor Mihell May 3, 2017

In this story: kayaking, buyers' guide

To a (Picturesque) Hell and Back

Hell's Bay is a wildlife lover's dream—just watch out for alligators

By Ryan MacDonald May 5, 2017

In this story: travel, public lands, wilderness

Canoeing in Everglades National Park. Photo by Ryan MacDonald.

When More Is Better: The "Maximalist" Shoe Trend

An adventurer with aching knees and heels offers 6 running/hiking shoe recommendations

By Bill Fink April 14, 2017

In this story: buyers' guide, hiking

Back in Style: Body-Friendly, Ergonomic Packs

Five packs that take ergonomics into consideration

By Katie O'Reilly April 17, 2017

In this story: backpacking, buyers' guide, adventure

Five packs that take ergonomics—the science of designing products and workplaces according to how the human body functions—into consideration.

How Not to Climb a Mountain

John Muir gets stuck

By John Muir April 18, 2017

In this story: survival tips, John Muir, climbing