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If you're one of those people who have always believed water has a taste, you were definitely on to something. It's not just water. It can be...

After years of overpacking and stuffing things in your bag at the very last minute, it's time to do things differently. Little tips and tricks make all the...

As the weather turns, most people are finishing up their last few camping trips of the season. Before you head out on your last trip, check out...

If you've ever dealt with a blister, arch issues or any other form of foot pain you can easily imagine how much worse it would be if...

Oh, the holidays! Even before decorations and seasonal items prematurely appear in stores, travelers have to start making their plans. It may seem silly to start preparing...

Bobbing in the water, both of your feet strapped into two clunky boards and your hands preoccupied with the rope handle, you're relying completely on your lifejacket...

There's no better camping companion than a well-trained four-legged friend. But before you decide that your pup is ready for an overnight in the great outdoors, there...

Sun-soaked summer days and warm star-filled nights are here and that means you probably want to spend all of your time outside. You spend your weekends hiking,...

Warm weather brings a sense of wanderlust and a yearning for adventure that's almost palpable. It's common to want to get out and explore and there's no...

Winter can be brutal—especially for those of us who enjoy the outdoors and all of the adventure it offers. A little snow and some cooler temperatures won't...

There aren't too many things that can ruin an otherwise awesome powder day like walking out of the lodge to discover your gear has been stolen. We...

On July 24th, four friends and I left Trumbull, Connecticut, bound for a three-week cross-country drive. Our destination was Portland, Oregon—where two of us were planning a...

When I first traveled to East Africa, I was looking for my story. Growing up, my mother would speak Amharic to my sister and me. It was...

From California to Colorado, wildfires are already taking a significant toll on local communities and the natural environment this season. While the summer is one of the best...

Sea kayaking is one of the best outdoor activities you can do as a family. I'm a bit biased, as publisher of Paddling Life, but I believe...

I took a surf trip with Zach Weisberg a few months ago. We flew from Sydney to Noosa, then drove deep into the "wilds" of Australia's Gold...

Years ago, my wife and I set out to create a blog called Adventure Parents as a place to share our photos and stories as we raised...

The boulder was the tallest in a field of tabletop-size stones, seemingly undisturbed by the passage of centuries. It had the stature to have borne witness to...

Not all crags are created equal. The characteristics that make a climbing area perfect depend on what your party is looking for and, believe it or not,...

Packing for your first long thru hike is a complicated game of Tetris, indeed. Months of necessities need to fit together in a limited space, and somehow...

Just like a car, your body needs fuel to keep it going. But not just any fuel will do, especially if you want to push your body...

The most important thing to keep in mind with all wild animal encounters, including snakes, is they're just as scared as you are. Give a snake space...