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Death Valley, California
Runnin' on Empty on the Road to Death Valley
Panamint Valley might just be the last place you want to run out of gas. There ain’t nothin’ around for miles. No people, no cell service, no roadside assistance, no water…and no gas!I was riding my ’84 BMW motorcycle, and I had just passed through a rundown mining town called Trona on my way to ...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
#EveryoneOutside Film 001: Nailah Blades Wylie / Color Outside
We are excited to launch our first #EveryoneOutside film featuring Nailah Blades Wylie and her organization, Color Outside. We are proud to support Nailah and her mission to build a safe space for women of color to come together and create unapologetic, soul-stirring lives through outdoor adventu...Read more -
Fort Yukon, Alaska
WATCH: A Way of Life Under Attack - 'Welcome to Gwichyaa Zhee'
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to view a short film by filmmaker Greg Balkin and Dr. Len Necefer that focuses on the Gwich’in community of Fort Yukon, Alaska and their battle to preserve their homes, way of life, and the land around them. A packed house at the Denver Patagonia store watched as...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
The Three Types of Rocky Mountain National Park Hikers
Originally published at out-spiration.com PEAK BAGGERS This person takes on two main forms: (1) they are either wearing their Osprey pack that they rave about because of the All Mighty Guarantee charging past the casual hikers with their state of the art trekking poles or (2) they are wearing a h...Read more -
Jackson, Mississippi
Snow Surfing In Jackson Hole
This winter has left much to be desired in terms of snowfall and we're all ready to put that behind us. On the bright side, a bum winter means an earlier spring skiing season full of blue bird days like this one at Jackson Hole. In this surfy edit from WRKSHRT, Alex Yoder flows down a slush cover...Read more -
Yosemite, California
No, Yosemite is not going to be "Sponsored by Starbucks"
Director's Order 21 outlines changes to National Park Service policy surrounding donations and recognition of donations. Specifically, the areas that have caused the most consternation are the changes allowing park superintendents to solicit donations, and allowing for recognition of donors.Now, ...Read more -
Utah
Basking In Utah's Backcountry
This brief teaser on rafting in Southern Utah's redrock canyons, sponsored by O.A.R.S., is nicely pairedwith an old-timey reading of Edward Abbey, American writer and environmentalist.It's hard not to be inspired by Abbey's descriptive prose, which urges us to go out and enjoynature, and is paire...Read more -
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#EveryoneOutside City Project Leader Spotlight Kevin Abernethy
We are SO excited to introduce our newest #EveryoneOutside film! Meet Kevin Abernethy The #EveryoneOutside Film series focuses on #EveryoneOutside City Project leaders from across the country. This spotlight centers on Kevin Abernethy in Oklahoma City. These spotlight films celebrate the impo...Read more -
San Francisco, California
Outbound Reviewed: Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L and Slide Strap
Let me begin this review by saying that I wouldn't exactly call myself a photographer, but I took photo classes in high school with film cameras and my old, super cheap DSLR and I always loved it. Earlier this year I finally decided to get back after by picking up a decent camera, the Sony a6300....Read more -
Plano, Texas
Exploring Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano Texas
Finding a spot to hike in North Texas can be a little difficult. Part of my family recently moved from Southern California to McKinney County (just North of Dallas) and much of the area lacks good online content pointing people in the direction of local parks and nature preserves. One post isn’t...Read more -
Georgia
5 Adventures To Help You Beat The Georgia Heat This Summer
Summer in the Peach State can be a scorcher. Even the most adventurous can be tempted to stay inside, turn up the A/C, and hide from the heat and humidity. There’s no need to avoid getting outside if you know where to go. That’s where we come in. These 5 adventures across the state come with natu...Read more -
Valdez, Alaska
Explorer Spotlight: Johnathan Valdez
Name: Johnathan Valdez | Age: 30 | Location: Denver, CO.What’s your day job? I work as a design engineer for Siemens Building Technologies. Basically, I'm working to find ways to make our buildings smarter and more energy efficient.What are your favorite things to do outside? Pretty much everythi...Read more -
Asheville, North Carolina
6 Urban Parks in Asheville, North Carolina
By now, most of us are familiar with the benefits of parks-they encourage us to get exercise, they help us reduce stress, they foster connections with our communities, etc. But so often when I think of parks I think of the big ones … places like Yosemite and the Grand Canyon … national parks with...Read more -
Olympic, Washington
Do Climbing and Surfing Belong in the Olympics?
The International Olympic Committee recently announced that surfing and climbing (along with skateboarding, baseball/softball, and karate) will be added to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.If you ask professional athletes, many of them will tell you the IOC made a mistake. They have concerns that ...Read more -
United States
Adventure Roundup: Fire Lookouts, Mountain Lakes, and the Swiss Alps
The Adventure Roundup is a weekly recap of a few of our favorite adventures that were recently published on our website. Hike to Coffin Mountain Fire Lookout Hike to this abandoned fire lookout in Williamette National Forest for absolutely incredible views of the Cascade Mountains.Learn More. S...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Yosemite's Vernal Falls Highline, Finally Established!
Vernal Falls in Yosemite has finally been established! After 2 years of dreaming, multiple scouting trips, and a failed rigging attempt, Ryan Jenks, Scott Hong, Michael Melner, and I finally rigged this 420 ft line, the second longest in Yosemite, and the only waterfall line in Yosemite that is a...Read more