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.
A New Way to Experience the Adirondacks Amanda Loudin|December 28, 2020 Adirondack Hamlets to Huts aims to connect the region’s vast trail network with lodging, food and experiences in communities along the way. Although COVID-19 disrupted this year’s launch plan, the organization hopes to prove its vision in 2021.
‘We’re all going to be hurting’: Towns Near National Parks Feel the Impacts of COVID-19 Sarah Grothjan|April 14, 2020 Towns near national parks are vulnerable to COVID-19 due to limited health infrastructure and the influence travel and tourism has on the local economy.
A New Backcountry Ski Area Opens in Colorado Julie Brown|March 6, 2020 Just two hours from Denver, Bluebird Backcountry aims to offer one of the country’s first resort-like backcountry ski experiences. Here's what that means.
My Experience on NOLS’ First-Ever Leaders of Color Backpacking Trip Amanda Machado|February 28, 2020 One writer’s take on how outdoor culture changes when people of color lead the way.
Op-Ed: What an Indoor Ski Area in a Mall in New Jersey Could Mean for Skiing Heather Hansman|February 27, 2020 Is Big Snow—the first indoor ski area in the U.S.—the ski hill of a dystopian future or a path to outdoor access?
Best Hikes in Italy Liz Dengler|February 24, 2020 Our 7 favorite treks from one end of the Boot to the other.
Kentucky’s Elusive Ice Climbing Is the Subject of a New Film Graham Averill|February 21, 2020 A documentary with screenings this month reveals a local zeal for sending frozen pillars of ice when conditions are prime.
The American Birkebeiner: A Legacy of Skinny Skis, Stamina and Spandex Mackenzie Havey|February 21, 2020 The largest cross-country ski marathon in North America attracts skiers from around the globe to Wisconsin each February to put on a colorful display of endurance and camaraderie.
Reinventing Questa, New Mexico Amanda Loudin|February 18, 2020 Surrounded by natural beauty, this New Mexico town is trying outdoor recreation on for size.
Indiana Dunes National Park Celebrates Its First Birthday Cassidy Randall|February 14, 2020 Meet some of the staff responsible for a successful first 365 days in the newly minted national park site.
