Outdoor Journal
A Beginner’s Guide to Camping Gear
Nine essential pieces of camping equipment that you shouldn’t leave home without.
How to Protect Yourself from the Elements on Your Next Hike
Whether you’re headed out on an easy out-and-back or a weekend trip, protecting yourself from the elements is key to staying safe.
7 Spine-Tingling Stories of Adventures in the Woods
From scary sounds to sinister strangers, these 7 spine-tingling tales will put some extra thrill into your next campfire tale.
Lost and Found: Backpacking California’s Lost Coast Trail
Home to remote beaches, golden hills, steep bluffs, and black bears, this is the story of three friends who discovered unexpected wilderness along California’s Lost Coast.
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.