Inside Weeki Wachee: What It Really Takes to Become a Florida Mermaid
Weeki Wachee Springs' mermaids freedive in a 117-million-gallon spring on breath control alone. What the job d...
Adventure & Outdoor Travel
Trails, water, mountains and the outdoors.
Minnesota Glamping Domes With Wood-Fired Hot Tubs and Dark Skies, an Hour From Minneapolis
Sweetbriar Ridge in Pine City, Minnesota: luxury glamping domes with wood-fired hot tubs, prairie views and da...
Overlanding Starter Guide: What a Pro Vehicle Builder Tells First-Timers
Vehicle builder Nick Scherr on Overland Expo, rookie overlanding essentials, and the tyres and gear that get y...
The 90/90 Hip Stretch That Could Save Your Knees on the Trail
The trending 90/90 hip stretch explained: how it boosts hip rotation, protects knees and back, and helps hiker...
Backpacking Kitty: The Rescue Cat Taking On the Seven Summits (Base Camp Only)
Rescue cat Simon and Boulder adventurer JJ Yosh have climbed Colorado 14ers and 15+ countries — now the Backpa...
Moab on Any Budget: From Free Desert Camping to $1,200 River Cabins
Where to stay in Moab, Utah on any budget: free BLM camping, the Lazy Lizard Hostel, Devils Garden campsites,...
Five US Towns Where Trail Running Starts at Your Front Door
From Bend, Oregon to Boulder and Chattanooga, five US towns where world-class trails start right from downtown...
Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX: The Do-Everything Hiking Boot Just Dropped to $140
The Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX hiking boot, named best for most people in 2026 gear testing, is 30% off at REI —...
Chattanooga: America's First National Park City and Its Best Outdoor Adventures
Kayak the Tennessee River, raft the Olympic Ocoee, cave at Raccoon Mountain and hang-glide off Lookout Mountai...
Sleeping on a salt pan, waking up to a zebra migration: Botswana's quieter safari combo
A bedroll night on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans plus a 15,000-strong zebra migration at Leroo La Tau — Botswana'...
A Close Call With a Grizzly Near Marias Pass: What Glacier Hikers Need to Know
A hiker's grizzly charge near Marias Pass in Glacier National Park is a timely lesson in cub encounters, bear...
The Northern Lights Aren't Going Anywhere — But Your Chasing Strategy Should Change
Solar maximum is over, but the northern lights aren't disappearing. Where and when to chase the aurora after 2...