Endless Adventure

Sometimes the best campsite is a few steps out the back door

A veteran Tacoma driver’s hard-earned tips to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and maximize your time outside

In this excerpt from his new book ‘Local,’ Alastair Humphreys—who coined the term “microadventures”—finds treasure while mudlarking

After moving to Salida, Colorado, one writer decided to get to know her area by traveling on every trail on the map

In my early forties, I was uneasy about aging. So I headed into the woods. 

In and around San Francisco, locavores are scouring their neighborhoods for edible ingredients. And you can, too.

Go ahead, pick one: to check in on, root for, and admire

Simple joys—like a rope swing—are wound full of adventure.

These are the tools you need to get started

Here's how to be a responsible chicken keeper

How hiking with my canine companion gave me a new perspective on adventures.

A Black southerner who grew up during the dying years of Jim Crow journeyed north as a young man to pursue life as a writer and scholar. Fate brought him back, and he fell in love with a troubled part of the state known around the world as the birthplace of the blues.

'Outside' staffers know a thing or two about maximizing our microadventures. Steal our tips for getting after it in the early morning, late at night, during lunchtime, and on short weekends.

These short-but-sweet hikes are the perfect microadventure for busy people. Here’s how to tackle them.

Neighbors Jeff Hashimoto and Langton Ernest-Beck dreamed up a crazy summertime challenge: climb Washington’s 100 highest mountains, and link the peaks by bike

When you’ve spent umpteen hours crafting a museum-worthy cedar canoe, there’s just one thing left to do: bang the hell out of it while running a river through the heart of Los Angeles

The 26th president once demanded that military personnel be able to walk 50 miles in 20 hours. I set off on an ill-fated mission to see if I could do it myself.

Alastair Humphreys wrote the book on quick, cheap ways to shake up your day-to-day. Here's how he builds quick and inexpensive outings around the idea.

Scientists are focusing on the power of awe, and for good reason. Experiencing it is essential for our health. Our author hit the road during California’s superbloom to figure out how our mind and bodies are transformed when we’re blown away by nature.

During a monthlong stay in Sweden, I realized that my Americanized relationship with the outdoors was off track. Here’s what I learned.

How do you make the best of a golf addiction? Add running.

For this group of women, swimming miles in freezing cold water is the best way to spend a weekend

Backpacker editor Zoe Gates sets off to discover if chatbots are the solution to our trip-planning woes

Alpacka Raft’s featherweight Ghost is changing the game for multisport enthusiasts

I only recently learned that hitting the trails solo makes me feel more alive.

If you're looking to relocate and would like some help with the rent, a house down payment, and other perks, take a look at these state programs across the country. We've got the intel on nearby adventures, too.

After 25 years of hiking in his hometown of Boulder, guidebook author James Dziezynski reveals his all-time favorite treks in the area. Plus, he’s included downloadable GPX files, parking intel, trail beta, gear and weather tips, and more.

Mountain living is sweet—but it often comes with a hefty price tag. These towns are a little easier on the wallet.

Make this summer all about exploring off-the-beaten-path adventures within a few hours of your home

Bike-tuning station? Check. Gear rental and storage for backcountry outings? Yep. At Field Station, near Arches National Park in Utah, guests are encouraged to explore outside, then welcomed back with cold beer, a hot tub, and an outdoor fire pit.

Shelma Jun, founder of women's climbing organization Flash Foxy and co-founder of production company Never Not Collective, outlines a busy month of foraging, climbing, and other adventures in the city

From where to eat, play, and stay, here’s the insider intel you need to visit Baja Sur’s best adventure town.