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All three of the state's major blazes are making rare pyrocumulus clouds right now
Sure, you'll sleep in an awesome place, but at these pads, the owners are what really make your stay exceptional
A Coastal Reverie follows rider Jason Fitzgibbon as he rips through the Oats Peak Trail in Montana De Oro State Park.
Last year we featured this bike, calling it “the ultimate toy for big kids.” Now it’s going to be used by law enforcement.
And how a small group of increasingly political riders is trying to change the congested driving culture, one bike path at a time
As wildfires get worse, these powerful new tools will help keep you safe
"Confluence" gathering works toward debut of national platform to strengthen and align state-level efforts
From pop-up bungalows in the woods to durable bubbles on a vineyard, these cozy abodes offer real escape
The president's decision wasn't an assessment of whether the Hammonds deserved their sentence or not, it was an endorsement of the Bundy family's movement
She helped the Navy, the White House, and the entire federal government become more eco-friendly. Now Kate Brandt is tackling her most ambitious sustainability project yet.
We look back at the storied career of the world-famous surfer, who just announced his retirement
No one would blame you for planning your summer vacation around visits to these shops
Not too fast, not too slow, rail is just right
Fire has always been a part of the landscape. The mistake we made was trying to stop it—something Florida never did.
The race, which runs from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, celebrates the amateur superstar
Within a month, the remains of two people—one of them half-buried—were found inside the park's boundaries, a place with a storied relationship to death
Just as with mountain biking, it's important to pick the most efficient, safest way through technical terrain
HBO's sci-fi western takes place in some of TV's most epic filming locations, from California's Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes of Utah
Bike, run, surf, climb, paddle, hike—and do it all on a getaway where someone else organizes it for you
He reversed an Obama-era order that raised hourly pay to $10.10, but few in the guiding industry—including guides—are complaining
Warm weather has officially arrived, and we’ve got your plan: the most stunning beaches for surfing, casting, lounging, and exploring
A four-year battle over a tiny patch of river beach in Northern California—between two middle-aged guys with way too much time on their hands—illustrates the deep divide in how we perceive access rights to public lands
It’s time to get reacquainted with the PNW—home to massive mountains, lush rainforests, empty islands, and the greatest oysters you’ll ever taste
Don't let the slight square footage of this Southern California outdoor shop fool you. It likely carries all you need.
Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman ran from Usal Beach to Mattole Beach fifty-five miles north in just over eleven hours.
How to fill nearly every weekend this summer with nearly every genre of music
Proposition 68 aims to fund parks and outdoor spaces where it'll make the most difference—in urban areas. Will voters buy it?
Last February, 21-year-old Ronnie Ramon Huerta Jr. crashed his Ford 500 sedan into a pack of cyclists during the Palm Springs century. Here’s how the death of one rider, Mark Kristofferson, led to an exceptionally rare murder charge.
Whether you have a weekend or a month, these journeys are a must
New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument holds clues to what may happen to forests affected by massive fires
From filmmaker Noam Argov, Running Across California chronicles Ali Butler-Genesk’s attempt at a ‘fastest known time’.
Tribes and Native-owned corporations are making huge profits by conserving their forests for carbon offset programs—an effort that could revolutionize conservation
Two-person teams trade in their cell phones for traditional navigation tools and attempt to travel over 1,200 miles through the desert.
Why drive when someone else can do it for you?
The first woman to ride Mavericks on her love-hate relationship with the sport, competing against other women, and why she never went pro
Score everything from hotel rooms to concert tickets to dinner reservations on the online marketplace
Because of drought and rising temperatures, wildfires in the West will grow so large and regular they could reshape entire forests
That fact was made painfully clear Sunday night when an autonomous Volvo XC90 hit and killed a woman who was walking her bike across the street in Tempe, Arizona
In this video from River Roots and Astral, A Women Knows Her Place takes an irreverent look at paddler Nouria Newman putting on a metaphorical clinic for her male counterparts who just happen to be freestyle world champion Dane Jackson and Rush Sturges on California’s Upper Cherry Creek.
With an environmentally friendly firefighting gel called Strong Water
From landscape filmmaker Jay Worsley, Ethos features some incredible drone footage from Arizona, California, and Oregon.
She was a pioneer for women in the industry
If successful, he'd be the first to do so. Sure, he's had to bail twice, but that won't stop him from trying again and again.
In seasons with little snow, people make fewer trips to the mountains, which has a huge impact on local economies
Now that we know which mountains are on the Ikon and how much it costs, we wanted to figure out: Which is a better deal for skiers?
Remote, empty spots to pitch your tent in peace this summer
We found that line with the 60 mph HPC Revolution
The legendary filmmaker knew the secret to making great ski movies. You couldn't just show skiing, skiing, and more skiing. You needed to tell a story, too, with emotion and humor.
The pro climber on her go-to, high-tech methods for staying healthy and injury-free
Make the most of the season with strategies from pros, killer deals on passes, and skier-friendly hotels
Whether you want to dedicate a few hours or a few weeks, here's how to give back on your next trip
The once dominant action sports company is beginning 2018 with some major changes
To help you create the ultimate outdoor agenda, we asked our travel experts where they’re dying to go this year
As the Thomas Fire scorched hundreds of thousands of acres and forced communities to evacuate, Stuart Palley and other fire photographers rushed to the front lines
The new bill argues that lawsuits have made wildfires much worse, but its solution won’t do much to help
Why wait in lift lines when you can ski empty slopes at these hidden gems?
Big-wall climber Quinn Brett fell 100 feet while climbing El Capitan. Now paralyzed, she thinks back to her accident and reimagines her future.
On a good day, driving down I-405 here in Los Angeles is considered the commute from hell. Yesterday, things got a little more literal.
Bring your skis and a good book, and prepare to settle in
During a life spent in dusty boots and blue jeans, Cindy Rosser has saddled, ridden, roped, shoveled, and seen it all. Writer Andrew Tilin asked her to recount some of her most powerful memories.
One of the more time-consuming challenges of public-land Airstreaming? Locating good sites. This app helps.
Sure, it's early season, but book these mid- and late-winter vacations now and you'll save big
Being able to call for help from his watch helped saved John Zilles, but will wearable tech be a help or burden to search and rescue?
This month's massive government climate report sounds the alarm about the rising risk of wildfire. Will the Trump Administration listen?
The Trekker Hooded Puffer ($650) is what happens when a California-based surf brand designs a jacket. Bold color blocking, oversized brass zippers, and a retro-inspired chest patch give it an eye-catching look while a flannel interior and shearling lined hood provide serious protection from the elements. …
In an effort to get us all stoked for winter, Squaw Alpine dropped this video about the effort it takes to get the chairs turning every morning.
Over the past week, a series of fires destroyed tens of thousands of acres in and around Sonoma County, burning homes, cars, and wineries in their wake. We sent a photographer to document the aftermath.
New approaches to wellness travel offer detoxifying spa treatments, nutritious meals, and awesome fitness options
There's a new breed of low-cost lodging that's custom-made for getting into the wild
Five exercises that will guarantee you have the strength to adventure all weekend, well into your eighties
A search and rescue veteran recounts some of the most nail-biting missions on land and water
And what I learned from an island camping trip with a bunch of disadvantaged youth