Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. In planning this story, we set out to do the impossible: find the best hike in each state. Turns out, “best” means something a little different to everyone. So rather than tinker with formulas, we turned to our most trusted source: you. Hikers
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Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. In planning this story, we set out to do the impossible: find the best hike in each state. Turns out, “best” means something a little different to everyone. So rather than tinker with formulas, we turned to our most trusted source: you. Hikers
Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of December’s selections in the slideshow below! Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Home » Adventure » Yosemite Residents Battle Eviction, We Remember Ranger Betty White, and 4 More Stories to Start Your Week GearJunkie’s weekly wrap-up of news in adventure and exploration. From the inspiring to the tragic, here’s some of what you missed and a few things to look forward to. Residents of Yosemite’s El Portal
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. Wind can mislead beginner hikers. It could be a sunny day without a cloud in the sky with average temperatures until whoosh, you’re caught in a frigid, windy tundra. Why does this happen? Through a process called convection, wind carries heat away from
I won’t tell you what else was in the hole, but I will tell you that there was a fly in it, and it was drowning. I lay on my side with my cheek in the dirt, counting the seconds between waves of pain the way you might count seconds between claps of thunder to
It’s cliché yet we’ve all heard it: There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. And while that expression feels trite and overcooked, it especially rings true for outdoor families during cold-weather months. We know it’s often easier to look at the plunging mercury and opt to stay indoors, but we’re here
What season is your favorite to photograph scenics? Each has its pluses and minuses with regard to weather, light, crowds, highlights, etc. Summer provides comfortable temperatures, so even at higher latitudes, it’s warm and comfortable. Spring brings a plethora of wildflowers and the land signals its rebirth of vegetation and life. Autumn is extremely special
This 7-year-old domestic longhair rescue not only loves to get outside and hike and swim (already strange pastimes for a cat), but he even skis, too. This is quite possibly the content we all need right now: a heart-warming, feel-good story about a cat who skis (with his owner, of course). Years ago, Gary’s owner,
Luke is back to evaluate another Fire Starter that makes some very bold claims! The Epiphany Outdoor Gear Baddest Bee Fire Fuses claim to burn up to 10 minutes, have a 3″ – 5″ flame and are weatherproof. Every Single One of these Claims are a Lie! … 100% Agenda Free : This channel is
The Southern sea otter – also known as the California sea otter – is far and away my favorite animal. With its thick fur, sweet smile, and loving care of its young, the sea otter delights observers with its twisting dives and playful nature. When I was offered the opportunity to encounter sea otters in
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Red Fox Posing in the Snow” by Eric Wellman. Location: Nebraska. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook,
No matter how you enjoy the outdoors, you are likely putting significant stress on your body. Going to trainers, physical therapists, or massage therapists daily isn’t a feasible option, and that’s why you need the best foam roller. Foam rollers have gained a lot of traction in recent years as recovery tools that target sore
Photo By Kathryn Black Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Horned Lark in the Snow” by Kathryn Black. Location: Waterloo State Recreation Area, Michigan. “Part of a flock of horned larks, snow buntings and lapland longspurs migrating in late winter,” describes Black. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the
Whether you’re just getting started with snowboarding or you’re a seasoned rider, here are the hardest-charging, liveliest snowboards for exploring in-bounds terrain mountain-wide. All-mountain snowboards are like hot sauce — they’re good on just about anything. From aggressive carving over groomers to carefree floating through powder, the boards featured on this list offer true quiver-of-one
Photo By Yvonne Baur Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Snow Tree” by Yvonne Baur. Location: Bryce Canyon, Utah. “I headed to Bryce Canyon during a snow storm,” says Baur. “There wasn’t much to see as everything was socked in fog and snow. Then I saw this ponderosa pine and the snowdrift just in