Overlain by the Colorado Plateau, the Four Corners area is home to deeply riven canyons, snowcapped mountains, expansive deserts and towering buttes that have attracted people to explore and occupy these contours with reverence for thousands of years. If you're considering a trip, here are a few epic … [Read more...]
Where to Go On African Safari
From mega-sized to minute and marvelously diverse, African wildlife is awe-inspiring to witness. If you're considering a once-in-a-lifetime African safari, this guide will help you get started. … [Read more...]
Phoenix Outdoors: Explore the Southwest
Arizona, with all of its desert, sand and sun, epitomizes astonishing contrasts—and the personality of Phoenix is no exception. Craggy ranges and a whimsical saguaro forest rise up around the city, creating an exceptional playground for recreationists. If you’re just starting to explore the idea … [Read more...]
How to Hike to Everest Base Camp
The Himalayas are the highest-reaching and most dramatic collection of peaks in the world. Dwarfed by jagged ridgelines, Everest Base Camp is a pinnacle for trekkers, where they can revel in the overwhelming vista and the culmination of their human-powered journey. So if you’re diving into planning your trek … [Read more...]
What the Middle Fork Reveals About Our Public Lands
The nation's oldest protected waterway is a 104-mile gateway to our past and future. … [Read more...]
Emelie Forsberg’s Climb to the Top
The decorated Swedish runner talk about sustainable farming, injury recovery, the benefits of yoga and equal pay for women. … [Read more...]
Outessafest: 48 Hours in Shakori Hills, North Carolina
Folk art, traditional barbecue and the Great Smoky Mountains welcome adventurers of the Land of the Sky. … [Read more...]
Outessafest: 48 Hours in D.C.
Explore the outdoors, flowing water and history in one of America's greatest cities. … [Read more...]
Wildfires in Colorado Impact Outdoor Recreation
With more than 50 large fires burning across the country, primarily in the West, we examine the impact on Colorado's outdoor and travel economies. … [Read more...]