From Sea to Shining Sea, Route Announced for the Great American Rail-Trail Robert Pursell|May 8, 2019 The 3,700-mile-long route converts old railroad lines into a multiuse path to connect Washington D.C. to Washington. A detailed map of the official route was released today.
5 Pairs of Alpine Touring Bindings, Compared Ashley Brown|May 5, 2019 These days, there is an alpine touring binding for every type of backcountry skier. We break down the differences between five popular pairs.
How to See Whales by Kayak (Responsibly) Phuong Le|May 3, 2019 There are few wildlife encounters more spectacular than seeing whales from the bow of a kayak. Here's how to do so safely.
A Doctor’s Life At Everest Base Camp Hilary Oliver|May 2, 2019 Dr. Monica Piris takes care of expedition climbers on the world’s highest peaks, and sometimes that means going beyond the role of just a physician.
Where Can I Ride My Electric Mountain Bike? Olivia Dwyer|May 1, 2019 How legislators and land managers decide where to allow pedal-assist mountain bikes—and your guide to the best U.S. ride centers for electric mountain bikes.
Top Things to Do in the Four Corners Morgan Tilton|April 30, 2019 From the four corners national monument to the Grand Canyon, the Southwestern Four Corners has tons to do. Learn more at REI Co-Op.
Why I Visited All 419 National Park Sites in the U.S. Mikah Meyer|April 29, 2019 On the 11th anniversary of his father's passing from cancer, the author made it his mission to visit all 400+ units of the U.S. National Park System, attempting to become the sole person to do so in a single journey. Here's what happened along the way.
Best Hikes Near Boulder Liz Dengler|April 27, 2019 With numerous hikes that can be enjoyed year round, the trails in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado offer something for everyone.
Cook County’s Best Kept Secret Seth Putnam|April 26, 2019 Nearly 70,000 acres of forest preserves blanket Chicagoland. Why do many Chicagoans overlook them?
This Race Tests the Limits of Human Endurance Amanda Loudin|April 26, 2019 The forbidding Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra race provides more than just an athletic challenge. Here’s what scientists are learning from the event.
Reviewed: Black Diamond Alex Honnold Signature Spatula Aer Parris|April 23, 2019 Alex Honnold and Black Diamond teamed up to create the perfect backcountry spatula. After hundreds of hours of field testing, we bring you our review.
Squaring Travel with Conservation in Torres del Paine Nick Davidson|April 23, 2019 Some 250,000 trekkers stomp through Torres del Paine each year and collectively strain the park’s aging infrastructure—but these visitors sought to help.
