On Little White Oak Mountain, A Would-Be Neighborhood is Now a Public Park Graham Averill|December 17, 2018 The new development plan includes Polk County's first-ever multiuse trail system built with mountain bikers in mind.
Meet the First Openly Gay Woman to Complete the Seven Summits Aer Parris|December 14, 2018 On June 23, 2018 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado stood on the summit of Denali, having become the first openly gay woman to reach each of the Seven Summits.
6 Tips for Being on Trail in the Dark This Winter Carly Moree|December 13, 2018 Shorter days mean longer nights. So if you're planning on hiking, you might be out in the dark. These are our tips for how to do it right.
Missing Link in the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Completed Graham Averill|December 12, 2018 Backpackers can now avoid several miles of road walking when hiking between Clingmans Dome and Stone Mountain State Park.
Pattie Gonia, Backpacking Queen, Releases Her First Full-Length Video Aer Parris|December 10, 2018 The world's first backpacking queen has made a splash in the outdoor community. Now she's strutting in six-inch heels in her first full-length video.
Best Hikes in Tennessee Liz Dengler|December 4, 2018 From family-friendly strolls to multi-day adventures, these top 10 hikes in Tennessee offer something for everyone.
Top Picks For Oregon Fall & Winter Camping Matt Wastradowski|November 30, 2018 Oregon's weather creates memorable conditions, so it’d be a shame to waste the remaining days of fall—and the coming months of winter—sequestered inside.
Four of the Toughest Trail Builders Around Jess Daddio|November 29, 2018 These trail builders contend with the toughest of elements in the name of conservation and recreation.
10 Top Hikes in Connecticut Kristen Arendt|November 28, 2018 Whether you're looking for a quick, scenic outing or a longer, more challenging route, these 10 top hikes in Connecticut have something for everyone.
The Wilderness Society: Speak Up to Protect Your Favorite Outdoor Places Jonathan Asher|November 27, 2018 Jonathan Asher, co-chair of the LWCF Coalition, explains why it’s crucial that lawmakers work together to reauthorize and permanently fund LWCF.
Imagining a Greener Future Aer Parris|November 14, 2018 Richard Louv has reported on the connection between family, community and nature for decades. As he looks into the future, he is hopeful.
New Analysis Reveals Top 50 Cities for Access to the Outdoors Caitlin Moran|November 13, 2018 REI and the Trust for Public Land analyzed the top U.S. cities by access to green space. Find out which cities made the list.
