These essential camping knots will take care of guy lines, clothes lines, and anything you want to hang from a tree.

It’s already well-established scientifically that nature is good for your mental health, physical health, and overall wellbeing. A recent study published recently asked an interesting new question: could hiking in the mountains improve your relationship? The study, published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, investigated the effects of “forest therapy” and [...]

Bear Grylls knows all about how to find and purify water in the world’s most hostile environments. Sometimes though, as you brave the elements you might be looking for a drink that provides a little more comfort. “Maybe it’s just the Englishman in me, but I don’t reckon anything raises the spirits better than a [...]

The United States is massive, so if you want to see as much of it as possible, you need to be strategic. Luckily, the U.S. is also full of scenic highways, to help you reach these breathtaking locations. If you’ve been looking for summer road trip inspiration, here are our favorite scenic highways throughout the [...]

There’s mountain biking... and then there’s mountain biking in Utah.  The state is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, and its many world-renowned mountain biking destinations boast a ton of diverse landscapes, elevations and difficulty levels.  Let’s take a look at Utah’s top trails, some of the best in the [...]

It’s below zero and you’re in the forest without your bearings… and without a tent. Without a secure spot to rest and escape the elements, it’s tough to keep your energy up and mind focused on survival. Without a tent, what alternatives are available for shelter?  We recently had a conversation with British wilderness specialist, [...]

Vanlifers, RV dwellers, outdoorsy people, and travelers: here are some great tips on how to save money and camp for free in the most famous scenic locations in the country. Camping has been viewed as a way to spend a long time outdoors, for a low cost. However, a recent survey by Camper Report has [...]

America’s Dairyland is the land of amazing cheese, but Wisconsin is also home to some of the most stunning natural sites in the Midwest. Sandwiched between two Great Lakes, outdoor enthusiasts come here to admire one of the tallest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains, kayak along coastal sandstone cliffs, and hike through verdant forests. [...]

Bear Grylls has spent time in many of the world’s hottest deserts, and he’s figured out some, er, creative ways to find water—remember that time he squeezed it from some camel dung? Thankfully, he also knows some more conventional ways to find water.  Understand the risks If you become lost in the desert, dehydration is [...]

Portland might keep it weird—but the parks surrounding Oregon’s largest city are outlandishly beautiful, with plenty of sites to shock and awe. The Beaver State boasts an unreal number of unique and downlight quirky experiences, from the deepest lake in the country and ancient fossil beds to the caldera of an active volcano and the [...]