Outdoor Adventure

Hit the trail no matter the weather with these hiking essentials

Keep explorers of all ages comfortable on the trail with these essentials

Discover the perfect pack for short hikes or multi-day treks

The keys to a successful backpacking trip? Lightening your load and properly distributing weight in your bag

From white-water rafting on rushing rapids to floating along placid stretches, there’s no better place to cool off this summer than on our mountains’ waterways

Hit the trail on these iconic and under-the-radar hikes through unforgettable desert, mountain, and coastal terrain

In the West, where protected parks and way-high mountain towns reign, there’s no shortage of great vantage points from which to admire the night sky

From fly-fishing in Jackson Hole to deep-sea fishing in Baja to salmon fishing in Alaska, these Western spots are an angler’s dream

Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise—but we've got your guide to keeping yourself and your pet safe this summer

You're diligent about stowing your food in a bear locker at camp, but you still might run into an ursine giant on the trail. Don't panic—and use this advice from Look Big, the guide to animal encounters

Running across a rattler in the desert can be alarming—use this advice from Look Big, the guide to animal encounters

You're more likely to win the lottery than see a mountain lion—but in case you cross paths with one, use this handy advice from Look Big, the guide to animal encounters