adventure

4 Gadgets You Didn’t Know Could be Solar-Powered

Our patron star can power anything. These clever items harness its energy to keep you going day and night.

By Nicholas Ibarra June 3, 2015

In this story: solar, adventure, buyers' guide, hiking, biking

Our patron star can power anything. These clever items harness its energy to keep you going day and night.

Roughing it in the Urban Jungle

By Stephanie Steinbrecher May 29, 2015

In this story: John Muir, wilderness, lifestyle, urban planning, travel

Ed Viesturs Compares the World's Toughest Peaks

By Scott Donahue October 24, 2013

In this story: climbing, profiles, adventure

Hands down the greatest American mountaineer of all time, Ed Viesturs has set an unwavering example for climbing success.

Survive a Crazy Flash Flood in the Desert

By Eric Hanson April 6, 2015

In this story: survival tips, water, adventure, hiking, climbing

Behunin ends high above Zion's main canyon, requiring two rappels down Nearly 300 feet of rock to reach the bottom. It began to rain harder, but we still felt no sense of urgency.

Maya Gabeira Found Fame on a Borrowed Board

The "indestructible" Brazilian and lifelong environmentalist pays homage to the borrowed board that launched her career.

By Steve Hawk April 6, 2015

In this story: surfing, adventure, oceans, women

The "indestructible" Brazilian and lifelong environmentalist pays homage to the borrowed board that launched her career.

"A New Wild" Looks at How Animals and Humans Can Thrive Together

The new five-part series shows that human relationships with nature need not be destructive.

By Crystal F. Lambert February 20, 2015

In this story: adventure, animals, wildlife, saving wild places, activism

On the Power of the Sierra Club Cup

Kenneth Brower reflects on the meaning of his father's metal goblets

By Kenneth Brower February 12, 2015

In this story: wilderness, adventure, food and drink

Kenneth Brower reflects on the "talismanic power" of his father's metal goblet

Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Iceland

By Michael Parks February 11, 2015

In this story: travel, adventure, wilderness

Kalfatindar Peak on Honstrandir Peninsula, Iceland

7 Wildest GoPro Thieves

These animals take the "all-terrain" camera to new heights

By Phalon Joy Evergreen January 27, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, adventure, technology, photography

Fox Gnaws on GoPro in Round Island, Alaska

6 of America's Coolest Trees

These magnificent trees would leave even the Lorax speechless

By Allison Montroy August 7, 2012

In this story: forests, travel, adventure, hiking

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