HIKING & CAMPING

When I’ve been out camping, I always start dreaming about the long-awaited hot shower, rinsing away the sweat and grime of the weekend. Baby wipes can only go so far in keeping the stink at bay, and there’s truly nothing that beats a hot shower after a long day of exploring. I live full-time on

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Anna’s” by Douglas Croft. Location: San Jose, California. “When our aloe plant blooms in early spring, the Anna’s hummingbirds have a field day!” says Croft. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries,

Take Olympic-level diving and multiply that by three — that’s the extreme nature of the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series. After a nearly decade-long hiatus, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series competition is kicking off in Boston, Mass., on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is an annual international

California is home to more national parks than any other state in the United States. The state touts nine national parks, plus more national monuments, seashores, recreation areas, and historic sites. There’s no shortage of beautiful federal lands in this great state. From majestic waterfalls to rugged mountains to colorful coastline, the national parks in

Photo By mi allsbrook Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Natural Harmony of Complementary Colors” by mi allsbrook. 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,

Home » Deals » Gear Bargains: Save on The North Face, prAna, YETI, and More Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out the bargains below and save on gear for your next adventure. MyMedic 10 Essentials Kit: $124 (50% Off) This pack is designed with the National Parks

May is a kind of transitional time for hikers: It’s spring’s last gasp, when the tepid temperatures of that season give way to summer’s unabashed heat. The mud’s starting to dry, snow-covered trails in the high country are starting to open up, but dedicated backcountry skiers can still find stashes to practice their craft. Last

Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Sign up for Outside+ today. To cut down on crowds, eliminate wait times, and help preserve natural resources, an increasing number of national parks are capping

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Rare Sighting” by Dennis Seeger. Location: Wisconsin. “In the early spring, these beautiful little birds called the common redpoll migrate through this part of Wisconsin,” explains Seeger. “They’re only around for a week or two. They are about the size of a yellow finch.” Want to get your

Home » News » Rab Finally Makes Its Own Sleeping Pads — Here Are the 5 Models For 40 years, Rab built its reputation on sleeping bags, leveraging forward-thinking design. Now, its new gear takes the next logical step. Since 1981, you could buy a best-in-class quality sleeping bag from Rab. Now for the first

While hikers and backpackers as a whole may still debate between trail runners and boots, for ultralighters, there’s a surefire winner. Trail runners are lighter, more breathable, break in faster, and are less likely to cause blisters. In comparison, traditional boots seem clunky, restricting, and worst of all, heavy. But as trail runners have evolved,

Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Sign up for Outside+ today. Hearing people often throw around the word “silence” when they talk about hiking. It’s common to frame the sounds of nature—waterfalls,

Nestled between two mountain ranges and the fertile Willamette River Valley, Portland, Oregon is designed for spectacular hiking. This heavily forested city boasts over 14 square miles of parkland and truly breathtaking natural areas within a one-hour drive from the city center. From the Columbia River Gorge to forests, cinder cone volcanoes, and sweeping vistas

In Washington’s northwest corner lies the Makah Reservation, home of the Makah Tribe and gateway to the rugged beauty of the Olympic Coast. Shi Shi Beach is situated near Neah Bay, a bustling harbor in the heart of the reservation and a great place to base your explorations. The Pacific Ocean and Olympic National Park

Home » Deals » Great Savings on Hiking, Biking, and More Outdoor Gear Find great deals on outdoor gear. This week, save on hiking boots, e-bikes, backpacks, and more. Merrell Moab 2 Mid Waterproof — Men’s & Women’s: $116 (20% Off) w/ Code TRAIL20 This boot was voted our best budget pick on our list