Op-Ed: An Ode to Being a Beginner Haley Littleton|November 28, 2016 Society teaches women to aspire for perfection or nothing at all. The solution? Graciousness and bravery. My freshman year of college, a ...
Semi-Rad: Avoid Shoulder Season Sadness with This Handy Quiz Brendan Leonard|November 23, 2016 I’ll bet whoever came up with the term “shoulder season” was living in a ski town. The phrase expresses that mild dissatisfaction from the c...
5 of the Best National Parks That Aren’t “National Parks” in the Upper Midwest Mikah Meyer|November 22, 2016 Read about the hidden gems of the Midwest! Explore 5 national parks and historic sites that aren't as well-known but just as breathtaking.
10 Reasons to #OptOutside This Black Friday REI Staff|November 22, 2016 See you on the trails. Last year, REI (Hiking Project's parent company) closed its doors on Black Friday to start a movement: Forgo long ...
Outdoor Nation Inspires a New Generation to #OptOutside Christine Fanning|November 18, 2016 With more than 30,000 energized students leading the way, Outdoor Nation is often described as one of the largest communities of young peopl...
Top Trails and Ales in Colorado Eric Smith|November 18, 2016 A taste of the Centennial State's best craft brews and backcountry hikes Colorado is a beer lover's mecca. The state boasts 284 craft bre...
Bringing Sophisticated Home Cooking to the Backcountry Shannon Davis|November 15, 2016 How two New England entrepreneurs revolutionized dinner on the trail David Koorits is showing me his tree house. It's about 30 feet in th...
Protect Our Public Lands So Everyone Can #OptOutside Will Rogers|November 14, 2016 The Trust for Public Land is working to protect the places that make your outdoor adventures possible, and we need public lands now more than ever.
Where Nature Meets Beer Matt Wastradowski|November 8, 2016 Read about the perfect blend of nature and beer with the Uncommon Goods Root Beer Kit. Make your own delicious brew with this easy-to-use kit.
The Best California Trails to #OptOutside on This Black Friday Laura Bauer|November 8, 2016 Forget long lines and pre-dawn shopping. We've got a better way to spend the day after Thanksgiving. Sure, you could camp out to get a de...
Op-Ed: A Call for Women to Record and Share Their Adventures Emily Downing|November 3, 2016 Where are the everyday female outdoor adventurers? The weekend warriors who hold down nine-to-five jobs? These women are everywhere, but the...
Children & Nature Network: Creating Bridges to the Outdoors CJ Goulding|October 28, 2016 As #OptOutside gets into full swing, the Children & Nature Network's Natural Leaders across the country will connect their communities to the outdoors.
