Situated in the Willamette River Valley, at the base of towering mountains and sprawling forests, Portland is a city that needs no introduction in terms of its outdoor offerings. Giant urban parks like Forest Park...

Minneapolis is the quintessential urban nature city. With more than 50 miles of hiking and biking trails snaking through one of the best park systems in America, it can be easy to forget you’re in...

For many Seattleites—and many outdoorsy types in general, for that matter—the words hiking and beer go hand in hand and are often mentioned in the same sentence. Luckily, Washington has no shortage of either hikes...

Washington, D.C. may be famous for its politics, but a hidden secret for many is its proximity to a wide range of world-class hiking destinations. Within 100 miles of city limits lies not only the...

What can you say about LA? It's a true global city. A mecca and a melting pot of all things art, history, culture, commerce, sports, celebrities, and yes, even the great outdoors. While it may...

20 years ago we got our start making fleece hats out of a garage in Telluride, CO. We'd go from the slopes to the office, climb a waterfall on our lunchbreaks and end the night...

We’re suckers for a great plaid. Even if it’s 80° and we’re still sleeping with the fan on, when it’s October it’s plaid season. Lucky for us, plaid season starts back in the springtime, when...

Sea, sand, or hills, California’s terrain has a lot to offer the Indian Summer adventurer. We’re highlighting 5 great campsites within a 60 mile drive of San Francisco, reviewed and photographed by real campers in...

Vital arteries and critical components of economies and local communitie, rivers have long been channels of discovery. They’re also portals of exploration: Even in the midst of densely populated and industrial urban landscapes, rivers provide...