Fly Fishing for Trout 101

Jess Fischer

Have you ever thought about getting into fly fishing? Here's are the basics.

The Future of Bears Ears

Michael Graw

Bear Ears is being offered up for oil, gas, and mining companies, but do they want it? Even if they do, they may not be the land’s most serious threat.

Exploring the Roof of the World: 7 Days in Tibet

Tim van Kempen

My experiences whilst visiting the Holy Land

Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Brynn Schmidt

The Senate passed The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act early Saturday morning on December 2, 2017. Most of us are aware of this but are you aware that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge becomes open for oil and drilling because of it? The act, if reconciled with the House bill and signed by President Trump will allow for the sale of oil and gas leases in a section of the refuge. As the Wilderness Society phrases it, "Some places are just too wild to build. Together we can protect them." - Wilderness Society website (1)

Adventure Gold in the Land of Enchantment: 72 Hours in Silver City, New Mexico

Josiah Roe

Backpacking, mountain biking, hot springs and canyoneering in the hidden heart of the Land of Enchantment.

Travel On: Western Freight Train

Kevin Tangney

VIDEO: Rappelling Down the 150 Foot Cave at Stephen's Gap!

Merritt McKinney

Stephen's Gap may be the raddest outdoor adventure in the state of Alabama. Watch the descent through the keyhole, past the waterfall, and onto the narrow pedestal.

The New Moab: Exploring Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

Holly Mandarich

Hot springs, camping, hiking, dog-friendly national parks, skiing, optional glamping - Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico offer everything to fuel your adventurous spirit!

6 Outdoor Inspirations: Photographers, Blogs, Music, and More

Haley Baker

I am always on the search for inspiration. Obviously, the biggest source is nature itself - nothing is quite as recharging as spending a few days exploring outside. But when I can't get out and still need some inspo, I turn to some pretty amazing creatives.

Using Your Art to Advocate for Public Lands

Jason Hatfield

Figuring out how to make a meaningful difference for our public lands isn't easy.

Jumbo Glacier: Where Do We Go From Here?

Chloe Donlan

Controversies spanning 20+ years have surrounded the Jumbo Valley region of Eastern British Columbia.

The Ultimate Guide to A Week of Adventure in Thailand

How Far From Home

How to make the most of just 7 days.

From Alabama to Zion: 5 Photos from a Night Hike to Angels Landing

Trey Walker

From packing the bags to arriving at Zion. Oh yeah, there will be photos :)

7 Essential Winter Landscape Photography Tips

Brandon Dewey

Essential winter landscape photography tips to take your winter landscape images to the next level and to make you a better landscape photographer.

We Found a Glamping Gem near Taos, New Mexico

Holly Mandarich

We found ourselves among friends in the Taos area for Thanksgiving...in a very unusual sort of situation.

The Art of Layering for Cold Weather Adventures

Jess Fischer

When it gets colder the layers get thicker.

If You're an Adventure Photographer, You Need to Check Out This Pack

The Outbound Collective

Shimoda launches the next evolution of the adventure camera bag.

Life on the Long Trail: An Expedition through Vermont's Green Mountains

Aaron Ibey

A 275 mile trek on America's oldest footpath, The Long Trail. Three good friends, a backpack filled with gear, and a good camera. Here are some photos I captured on our hike in October of 2017.

How to Book Flights Like a Pro

Chelsea Brinkley

Purchasing flights is usually the most expensive part of a trip. And being a travel planner, I often get asked many questions from family and friends about booking flights. To save myself some time from answering the same questions and to share the knowledge, here’s everything I know and use myself when it comes to booking flights.

Essential Packing List for Backpacking to Havasupai

Lisa Bao

If you’re planning to backpack to this desert paradise, you’re going to want gear that’s light but also sets you up for a fun time.

Finding Solace in Shenandoah National Park

Kevin Tangney

What suckers. I can’t help think to myself as I speed towards Shenandoah National Park, watching the inbound traffic craw into our nation’s capital on a crisp fall morning. The 105 mile stretch of Skyline Drive is a short one hour jaunt from downtown Washington.

Trump Dramatically Reduces Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

The Outbound Collective

With two new presidential proclamations, Trumps modifies the designations of two of Utah's national monuments.

Are We Insta-Destroying Our Wild Places? The Importance of Conservation

Brynn Schmidt

Our national parks and public lands are suffering from reduced funding and a huge influx in traffic. Those of us who spend time in our national parks and nature in general need to advocate and learn to protect it for future generations. Learning more about conservation and practicing it is more important than ever - especially for those of us on social media.

10 Signs You’re a West Coast Ski Bum from the East Coast

Torey Grace

We've become a cliche, but we don't care