Taste of Fresh Air: Four Hikes and What We Ate Katherine Cusumano|June 10, 2022 The best meals eaten outdoors aren’t always perfect, but there’s something about camp cooking that makes every bite even more memorable.
The SWEAT Crew Is the Toughest Team on the Appalachian Trail Graham Averill|May 27, 2022 Each year, millions of backpackers and day hikers set out to tackle all or part of the Appalachian Trail. This is the team tasked with stewarding the 71-mile section that winds through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Best Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area Liz Dengler|May 4, 2022 Stunning views, refreshing breezes, family-friendly strolls and rugged trails make these 10 hikes some of the best rated in the Bay Area.
Your Guide for Journaling in Nature Karla Amador and Mandi Carozza|April 22, 2022 Combining journaling with time outside offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while, processing your thoughts and emotions.
How to Meditate Outdoors Jenni Gritters|April 22, 2022 Three exercises to tune into your surroundings outdoors—even if you’re just walking around your neighborhood
Good Gear: The Sweet Secret Behind Big Agnes’ Cushy Hiking Pads Heather Balogh Rochfort|March 31, 2022 The Colorado-based company looked to the footwear industry to produce a sleeping pad and hiking seat made with 60% sugarcane resin.
Everything You Need to Know About Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Communicators Ryan Wichelns|February 2, 2022 Learn how different devices work and choose the best one for you. In this guide, we review PLBs and one- and two-way satellite messengers.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Svea 123 Camping Stove M. John Fayhee|June 22, 2021 A longtime co-op member pens a love letter to the “Swedish hand grenade.”
The Perfect Kit: Going Outside with Kiddos Mattie Schuler|June 8, 2021 Gear your children up for walks and outdoor playtime with our favorite hiking shoes, snacks and even a kite.
Vanny Mwamba: Limitless Sides to Outside Vanny Mwamba|May 24, 2021 Urban Hikers co-founder Vanny Mwamba shares the power he finds in walking his neighborhood streets.
Molly Schneider: Limitless Sides to Outside Molly Schneider|May 24, 2021 Thru hiker Molly Schneider shares how she's redefining what the outdoors means to her after a 2018 accident left her paralyzed.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Camping Pillow Heather Hansman|March 26, 2021 Backpacking is about sacrificing the creature comforts, but sleep should never, ever be one of those.