Hawaii

From Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway to North Carolina’s Tail of the Dragon, these roads aren’t for the faint of heart. Before you buckle up, here are expert tips on how to navigate these perilous drives.

The hiker was rescued while attempting the Kalalau Trail, a challenging 22-mile round-trip trek from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach. The 22-mile round-trip trek offers the only access to the rugged coastline of the renowned Nāpali Coast.

A tourist fell 30 feet trying to get a close-up view of a lava flow in Hawaii. Here's a look at the rise in volcano tourism—plus how to stay safe.

There are only 14 weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. So you better make them count.

Whether it’s your first time paddling out or you’re looking to fine-tune your bottom turn, surf lessons can take your skills to the next level.

Snorkeling deaths caused by rapid onset pulmonary edema may be as common, or more so, than the accidental inhalation of water.

Volcano House overlooks the Kīlauea Crater, increasing guests' chances of witnessing an eruption.

Enjoy the country’s most iconic scenery from the comfort of your own car with our guide to the eight most unforgettable national park drives

Lots of visitors find themselves off track, whether they're chasing Instagrammable moments too far, facing unpredictable weather and variable terrain, or simply lacking preparation. Here’s why this seems to be happening—and how to trek safely when you go.

Timed-entry reservations are back. Our national parks columnist reveals how to get into these popular parks.

You’ll be counting stars and catching the Northern Lights at these one-of-a-kind dark-sky retreats

Could the climate crisis be solved in the courtroom?

Tamayo Perry, who also appeared in “Blue Crush” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” died on Sunday on Oahu’s northeast coast

Post-pandemic travel is surging, and overtourism is pushing popular places to their limits. How can you be a good traveler when some locals just want you to go home?

The bills would have instructed the state to seek reimbursement when hikers needed rescue from a closed trail, but they faced opposition from emergency personnel

Love ’em or hate ’em, timed-entry reservations will be required at some of our favorite national parks. Here’s how to make sure you get in.

There was nothing to do, I didn’t see a bear, and that snake harassed me

With winter approaching, we rounded up ten irresistible warm-weather locales around the globe to escape to

With access to one of the islands’ best-rated beaches and a 175-mile oceanfront trail, Pacific views from every guest room, and a mouthwatering macadamia-nut sundae, this property is paradise defined for our hiking-happy writer

No matter if the curse of Pele is real or not, tourists should leave volcanic stones where they belong

The 140.6-mile race has come a long way since a bar bet between 15 men in 1978, and this year’s field is the fastest ever

For endurance athlete Dillon Quitugua, ultramarathons became a way to work through the pain of the abuse he’d suffered as a child

The islands have seen reduced visitation since the Maui fires. Our Hawaii-based writer tracked down 32 deals and insider tips that will make a trip here more affordable through the end of the year—and give back to local businesses supporting relief efforts.

From where the Donner Party was stranded in California's High Sierra to the remnants of the great Chacoan civilization in New Mexico, you can relive history on these incredible trails

Hawaii’s climate and ecology have changed in the last few decades, bringing fire to a landscape that hasn’t evolved to withstand it

While the west side and parts of the interior of the Hawaiian island struggle to recover from devastating wildfires, other areas are unaffected. Our Maui-based writer asked locals and business owners if they still want tourists.

After wildfires devastated the town of Lahaina, mutual aid and community support have proven to be more robust than governmental aid

The beautiful scenery in popular TV series like ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘The White Lotus’ has sparked a tourism trend. Here are our five favorite locations to travel to and fun adventures nearby.

As you’re visiting national parks this summer, don’t miss out on these spectacular outlooks, mountain summits, and lake vistas. We’ve got the intel on how to reach them all.

Opposites may attract, but they don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to traveling together. Our travel columnist has tips on how to meet in the middle—and where to go that will make you both happy.

A near-death experience prompted this trail runner to take stock of what mattered to him—fighting for civil rights and adventures in the mountains

These state parks offer everything you’re looking for in a national park, only fewer crowds. See our top choices for wildlife, wilderness, solitude, and more.

A proposed law would require hikers who ignored warning signs or walked on closed trails to reimburse the state for SAR

This is an ethical dilemma many of us are now facing: Is it OK to fly when I’ve got COVID? Outside’s travel expert weighs in.

Two stranded hikers survived a night in the wilderness after illicit explosives grounded a helicopter

Our Maui-based writer offers intel on how best to explore the popular park, famous for volcano and crater hikes, sunrise views, tough road rides to the central summit, and supreme stargazing

Florence, a world champion, grew up exploring this Hawaiian Island. Here are his favorite off-the-radar places to surf, hike, sail, and chill on empty beaches.

Here’s what you need to know before traveling to Hawaii’s Big Island if you’re planning on visiting the park and viewing the spectacle

From tropical beaches to wildlife-watching outposts, we’ve rounded up the perfect campsites to escape the cold-weather blues

It’s possible to visit the stunning Hawaiian island even if you’re on a budget, especially if you’re willing to get adventurous

One enticement of visiting Hawaii Volcanoes, on the Big Island, is witnessing the eruption of young Kilauea—the world’s most active volcano—and basking in the glow of its lava-filled caldera

From lush jungles with waterfalls and ocean shores to otherworldly volcanic peaks and craters, the range of ecosystems you can visit in a day at this Maui park is astounding

Locals, visitors, and surfers especially were all stoked at the prospect of experiencing the rare south swell on its way from Tahiti. But for the lifeguards on duty, it meant rip currents, broken boards, and, as it turned out, an insane number of people in the water who needed a helping hand.

Our editors know how to get off the grid. Here are the trips they chose to take this year—from Hawaii to Massachusetts—along with their intel and gear recommendations. Give one of these experiences and you can be sure it’s editor-approved.

We can’t get enough of The Rock glistening and swinging machetes in a tropical forest

After two young pilots crashed their small plane into the water off Hawaii, they realized their best hope for survival was to make it back to land on their own.

Most surf films portray riding waves in a purely positive light. A new Apple TV+ docuseries and the documentaries ‘Waterman’ and ‘Havana Libre’ take a nuanced look at a spectrum of experiences amid the waves

A program called Malama Hawaii is connecting hotel and restaurant visitors with environmental nonprofits to tackle the state’s mounting plastic-pollution problem

This short film follows a pod of whales as they play and glide through the waters off the coast of Maui

Meet the grassroots movement of women fighting to open up surfing to a more diverse range of body types

Take these steps to ensure you know what you’re getting before clicking the reserve button on that cute mountain cottage or condo by the sea

But there’s still hope if we start managing water differently and addressing climate change, both of which are making dry spells more extreme

From Maine to Alaska, we’ve done all the research for you to camp in style while visiting America’s best idea this summer

Whether you’re after a beachfront campsite, some good juju, or a cabin built for mountain bikers, we’ve got a spring travel deal for you

Parts of the state have been overrun by tourists for years. When COVID-19 hit, the islands got a much needed pause. Will it change the future of tourism there for good?

Finding a bit of quiet is harder than ever

From Alabama to Wyoming, we found the best off-grid sites for chilling out, escaping the hordes, and finding adventure

From international hot spots to backyard breaks, here's where you’ll find the reigning women's world surf champ riding waves

In this film from Morgan Maassen, he profiles two-time world longboarding champion Honolua Blomfield

From Patagonia to South Africa to Yosemite, visit some of our favorite places on the planet in real time via these live webcams—and start dreaming of where you want to go when we can travel again

'Big Ben' profiles former professional surfer Ben Wilkinson, whose current career is working with unwieldy Hawaiian trees

Jeremiah Bishop is still riding strong and staying healthy without a spring race schedule

This world champion says you can get into surf shape without ever catching a wave

A trip to the largest of Hawaii Island's five national and historic parks is a step back in time, a place where two active volcanoes have long altered the landscape. From 1983 to 2018, lava poured into the Pacific Ocean, as it pounded and shaped the craggy shoreline. Today, endangered birds and rare orchids fill the rainforest and grasslands, geological wonders dot the terrain, and sacred cultural sites speak to the park's mythic roots.

Angela Madsen, a three-time Paralympic rower, has a new goal: becoming the oldest woman to row from Los Angeles to Hawaii

The story of how three crewmen lived more than a week in the middle of the Pacific in a wrecked sailboat with almost nothing

We could all take ourselves a little less seriously

Why go out when you can stay here instead?

From visiting Alaska's fat bears to traveling solo across Scotland, here's how we're spending our PTO

Winter is off-season for several world-class destinations, which means lower plane fares and hotel rates. We asked Scott's Cheap Flights for advice on which trips to book.

'Hana Ku,' from Olukai, profiles a small Hawaiian village's traditional cooking and harvesting methods and its focus on eating sustainably

Alaska Airlines's latest flight promotion to Hawaii offers cheaper tickets for bigger waves—but you only have a few days to snag a deal

In 'Pressure,' Mark Healey explains how his connection to the ocean influences his time hunting in the hills

If you're interested in disaster tourism, these places are packed with adventures and need your dollars more than ever before

Lifeguards in Hawaii wake up early, have a healthy breakfast, and take time to work on their personal fitness

This film will leave you seeking out your next adventure—and it just might be on the shores of Hawaii