United States

So I have been in Washington for about two weeks now. In the two weeks it has rained the majority of the time. Which was expected before I moved so I was ready for it. Well not really, I’m still working on getting a good rain jacket, which is super important here apparently. I have been to Moun...

This is the story of a diverse group of people — Navajo, Olympic athletes, and dirtbags with $5 sneakers — coming together to run 250 miles across our most endangered national monuments and stand united as a voice for protecting our public lands. We'd love if you'd take a few minutes to watch “M...

The week we embarked on our first backpacking trip in Central Oregon was also the week the West Coast caught on fire. Days before our departure, we awoke in the middle of the night to blinds flapping against open windows and cracks of neon lightning splitting the sky. I was momentarily transporte...

I have been to New England a couple of times but never during Fall. I was blown away by the beauty of the landscapes at this time of the year. It is really something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. I recommend the Kancamagus highway in New Hampshire! There are a l...

Google searches lead you to the most popular and well-known National Parks. It takes digging to find the lesser-known gems unless you know someone who’s been and has given you a personal recommendation. Consider us your friend in-the-know!  Lesser-known national parks are less crowded, less over...

California has the most concentrated number of national parks in a single state in the U.S.! Can you name all nine? If you’re looking for entertainment or rich history, you’ll find it here with famous landmarks galore. There are also sunny beaches, breathtaking mountain peaks, otherworldly deser...

The roaring cascades and towering walls of Idaho’s waterfalls have drawn explorers to the Gem State for decades. Whether you are heading out for a short day trip or planning an extended road trip, make sure you stop to see at least one of Idaho’s most powerful natural wonders. Check out our list ...

Last weekend I tagged along with one of my buddies to a little trip to Indian Boundary Lake by the Tellico Planes in the Cherokee National Forrest. It was a casual small group of friends and we just dropped it all and went to the mountains for a night. It was so good to be with people I didn't re...

Moab is one of my favorite places on the planet. It's not off the beaten path and I know I'm just one of millions of visitors every year, but it just never seems to get old. And truth be told, I (mostly) don't mind the crowd. Most of the places I spend time in Moab are climbing spots and while it...

Home to five national parks and a dozen other landscapes that easily could be, “southern Utah” is scribbled on bucket lists in dozens of languages. (Sorry locals: Your secret is out.) Any day spent exploring Southern Utah is a good day, regardless of crowds, sunburn, full campgrounds or expensive...

The sun is clawing its way up over the Blue Ridge Mountains, dousing the horizon in vibrant pinks and oranges, and I’m stuck at a gas station in Blacksburg, Virginia. The pump’s busted, the woman behind the counter could care less, and I’m just desperate to hit the road. Holt and Tyson – my less-...

When we're surfing, it's usually in the chilly (sometimes freezing) waters of Northern California. We get down to San Diego and Ventura when we can, but especially surfing our home break at Ocean Beach, it's important that your suit is toasty and durable. You never want to end a session because y...

What's it like to be an active part of a great community of people where you can collectively enjoy the outdoors? INCREDIBLE.   The Outbound Collective and The North Face crew created an amazing space where you can get connected with both people and nature and called it Basecamp. In a world where...

The temptation to open with a John Muir quote is very strong.I'll resist.I hadn't spent much time in the Sequoias or Kings Canyon as a kid, most of my time was on the other side of the mountains. But when August/September rolls around I get an unbearable itch to get upwards. Somewhere I can get a...

Video Link Just as we were getting tired of the brutally frigid temperatures in Utah lately, Midway Ice Castles invited us to a first look at this year's frozen winter paradise, which until now, we had never been to before! To be honest, it was way cooler than we expected, and not just temperatu...

In July and August I was fortunate enough to drive the Alaska Highway to and from Alaska. Road trips are something I love. There's nothing like driving down the open road, dodging obstacles and seeing the scenery change over the course of 1,382 miles plus getting to the highway via Canada's road ...