United States

Far beyond being a sun-drenched mecca of LA fashionistas getting their photo shoot on, Laguna Beach has long been home to fantastic surf, epic mountain biking, skimboarding (including where it was invented), sea kayaking, glorious dive sites, and awesome hiking and running trails. Did we mention ...

THE 395!!! Several rad cats at the Outbound have written up the 395, boasting all of its road tripping and sightseeing merits. I really got trapped inside my own mind when I contemplated this, which seems incredible to me… Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States with a...

Are you packing up the family and heading to Stanley, Idaho for your summer vacation? Excellent choice! If you’re looking for a great hike for your time in Stanley, Fishhook Creek belongs at the top of your list. Photo: Ross Miller The winding creek and the shade from the trees' canopy make this ...

The second film from More Than Just Parks is an homage to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a park with an address in Tennessee, but that straddles the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. This park also has bragging rights as the most visited national park in the United States, according ...

Mount Rainier's famously glaciated profile rises 14,411 feet above sea level in western Washington, dominating the skyline of Seattle and drawing in adventurers from all over the world.  While climbing the mountain itself can test your strength and endurance, there is also a verdant beauty to be ...

If I had to guess, I'd say Pennsylvania isn't very high on most travelers' lists of "must-see destinations." Pittsburgh and Philadelphia bookend 46,055 square miles of farmland, state forests and Amish country - none of which anyone's told me they're dying to see. Having went to school in central...

My gear organization didn’t always look this way. I had spent years dreaming of someday having a well-organized gear room. During that time, I had grown accustomed to sifting through giant plastic totes, rummaging under the bed, or searching in random backpacks attempting to find that one piece ...

Colorado is known for its tall mountains and great winter sports. This is all I thought the state was good for but now, after spending 17 days in this sunny state I have been proven wrong first hand. With driving, kayaking, climbing, hiking, camping, exploring and drinking you can have one wild e...

I like big glaciers, and I cannot lie. You other hikers can't deny that when you cruise over the waters, passing the incredible Kenai mountains, and a big, beautiful glacier comes into view, you get awe-inspired and fall in love with this place. Cheesiness aside, I'm not kidding. One of the bes...

I'd actually never heard of Bears Ears National Monument until a month ago when all the news were talking about this place. But I decided to go to see it in person since I don't know what the fate of this place is going to be. Hopefully it can remain as a national monument instead of another ener...

During the winter, it is not possible to do some of the best adventures around East Tennessee. However, there are still a few adventures that are amazing to do and there are some that are transformed during the coldest times of the year to new amazing adventures.  1. Drive the Cherohala Skyway Th...

Door County, WI is the perfect getaway for anyone in the Midwest. This peninsula in the northeastern part of the state is known for beautiful weather, outdoor activities, and many ways to get on the water! This itinerary will help you fit in much of what Door County has to offer in a quick one da...

Sometimes the best plan is to just do it. One day Adam was telling me he wanted to go on a backpacking trip with me before school started up again in the fall. He mentioned having three days off the next week and really wanting to go somewhere. I also had three days off. "When are you off next we...

The Appalachian trail is approximately 2,180 miles of public footpath from Georgia to Maine that traverses 14 states along the Appalachian Mountain Range in the Eastern U.S. Backpacking the entire trail could take 5-7 months, depending on factors like speed and experience.  Completing an Appalac...

Minnesota is beautiful in autumn--head North this fall to check out some of the most scenic hikes (in terms of foliage) along the North Shore. The peak of fall color in Northern Minnesota is generally around the end of September or beginning of October, so plan your visit accordingly! Here are a ...

Nestled right up next to the Rocky Mountains, it isn't too hard to find amazing hikes near Denver. While winter never really wants to say "goodbye" to the Rockies, as the warmer days of spring start getting thrown in the mix, it's a good time to get out and hit the trail. Dust off - or defrost - ...