HIKING & CAMPING

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Truth: It may be spring, but winter camping season isn’t over yet. The western and northern United States is still seeing record snowfall, meaning that if you want to get out on the

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. From the deck of Scott Lookout Tower, you can see the entire Halsey unit of Nebraska National Forest. Below the 50-foot-high fire spotter’s perch, the forest unfolds in a rolling tableau of ponderosa

You’ve probably heard—or at least know in your gut—that spending time outside is good for mind, body, and spirit. In the past few years, researchers have proven the benefits with study after study showing that time in the outdoors can do everything from lowering blood pressure to reducing stress and anxiety to improving longevity. And

Despite added fishing pressure on his main area, Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson connected with 17 pounds, 3 ounces on Day 2. This extended his Bassmaster Classic lead to a whopping 5 pounds, 12 ounces going into Championship Sunday. While the majority of the field is targeting largemouth bass, Gussy is staying with his Lake Tellico river

Share with your friends! One essential piece of gear for any outdoor enthusiast is a good hiking hat, which not only protects you from the sun’s harmful rays but also keeps you cool and comfortable in the outdoors. In this blog post, we explore some of the best hiking hats for women, taking into account

After taking the win in 2021, Jeff Gustafson jumps into the day one lead at the 2023 Bassmaster Classic. With conditions similar to 2021, Gustafson was able to exploit a deep water smallmouth bite to catch 18 pounds, 8 ounces. Leaning on Humminbird MEGA Live technology to make precise casts to suspended smallmouth, Jeff “Gussy”

Smith Bobcat Sunglasses: $153 (30% Off) Smith Optics makes top-tier eyewear for snow sports, cycling, and everyday use. While the brand’s quality is undeniable, it tends to carry a lofty price. Now, during Smith’s end-of-season sale, dozens of styles of performance glasses and goggles are available for up to 50% off. If you’re an admirer

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. This past fall, I moved to a new city, found myself with zero hiking buddies, and made a grievous error: I assumed that my housemate’s dog would make a great stand-in. Her name

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Caramel Delight Oatmeal Soft caramels, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, pecans. S’mores Oatmeal Graham cracker bits, marshmallows, chocolate chips. Orange Apricot Hazelnut Oatmeal (Photo: myasinirik / Kevin Delcroix via Getty) 1 tsp Orange Powder, diced

Desert sand verbena and brown-eyed primrose with Coyote Mountain in the background at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Colorful wildflowers announce a new year, new growth and freshness on the land. “Spring” wildflowers bloom not just in spring but throughout the fall in many regions of the country. Blooming depends on seasonal weather, altitude, temperature, habitat

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Traditionally, there isn’t much crossover between backpackers and hunters, and that’s doubly true for backpackers of the ultralight variety. In terms of equipment, backpackers see hunting gear as heavy and overbuilt—not to mention

Last spring, if you told me I’d soon be excited over a watch named after a theropod, I’d have called you a liar. But a curious thing happened in June of 2022 when a GPS-enabled fossil showed up in the mail. (No, not that kind of Fossil.) I’m talking about the Amazfit T-Rex 2, one

Share with your friends! When I started getting into hiking after college, there weren’t a lot of online blogs out there that I could relate to. Mostly what I found was manly men doing only Type II fun outdoor activities and as a late outdoor bloomer, I wondered what resources and outdoor communities were out

Between rising gas prices and worries about climate change, there are plenty of reasons for van lifers to want an electric vehicle.  Yet it’s only recently that the RV industry has begun offering fully electric options. Of the scant few coming to market, most have an outrageous price or still aren’t available (looking at you,