Outdoor Journal
The Ultimate Beach Bum’s Guide to Everything You Need for the Perfect Beach Day
You want to be at the beach this very second, right? Yup, so do we. The sound of waves, the feel of sand under our feet, and the total legitimacy of eating more than one ice cream in a day.
11 of the Nation’s Best Hikes
By no means an exhaustive list, here are 11 hikes across the country that simply have to be on your radar — from the rolling mountains of the southeast, to the jagged peaks of the west, to the canyons, waterfalls, and old-growth forests of the Pacific Coast. Happy trails!
How to Go Beach Backpacking
Beach backpacking is great because you can camp anywhere, right? Not quite. There are some important things you’ll want to keep in mind.
5 Amazing California Parks to Visit This Summer
Skip the crowds at Yosemite in favor of the great outdoor adventures at these great northern California parks this summer.
4 Rookie Mistakes Made by First-Time Backpackers
Avoid these rookie mistakes to better enjoy your first backpacking trip.
An Introduction to Hammock Camping
In Alabama and throughout the South, people have swapped their tents for hammocks to rest more comfortably while camping and to feel closer to nature.
Summer Hiking in Colorado: 5 Hikes to Beat the Heat
Had enough of the heat? The mercury is pushing 90°, making summer hiking in Colorado a potentially sweltering proposition, especially in the hills of the Front Range. To avoid having to sponge the salty sweat from your forehead at every
Thru-Hiking With Your Significant Other: Tips on Staying Happy (and Together)
When I first suggested hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to my husband, Adam, it was, if not exactly a joke, at least an off-the-cuff idea. We were on a short section hike at the time, rambling along a 5-mile stretch