Data Ranks Asheville as the Best Camping City
It’s the recipe for a fueled debate, but a new study is crowning the best camping city. The data ranks 100 different U.S. cities.
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Lost in the Desert? Follow Bear Grylls’s Survival Tips
For his survival expeditions and TV shows, Bear Grylls has spent time in some of the world’s most inhospitable landscapes, and this includes deserts. He says he has been in the world’s toughest and that they are “brutal, unforgiving wildernesses to be in.” He also says that a really hot desert will kill you faster [...]
A Traveler’s Guide to Washington’s High Steel Bridge
Nestled in the Olympic Peninsula, High Steel Bridge is a remnant of historical logging railroads and a testament to human capability.
How to Stay Safe Adventuring Near a Prescribed Burn
During a recent trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, my travel companions and I spotted smoke as we were driving through Kaibab National Forest along AZ-89. We pulled over, concerned it might be a campfire that hadn’t been extinguished properly. In reality, it was a prescribed burn. Prescribed burns are important for [...]
A Traveler’s Guide to Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock’s Scenic Byway leads visitors through a lush natural reservation up to a peak rich with history and a fantastic viewpoint.
So You Want to Car Camp? Check out These 10 Insider Tips
Whether you’re new to car camping or an expert, these 10 insider tips will help make your car camping experience seamless.
Yosemite Park Rangers Say ‘Yes’ to Knocking Over Cairns
The debate over cairns continues as Yosemite National Park rangers share a video giving you the green light to knock them down.
Top Eco-Friendly Containers For Packing Food While Camping and Exploring the Outdoors
Going on regular adventures in the outdoors—from one-day trail hikes and camping trips to SUP and kayaking adventures—I am always looking for ways to bring what I need without leaving a trace. Here are some favorite sturdy but lightweight containers that are eco-friendly and also keep food and drinks fresh: This post contains affiliate links. [...]
Courtney Dauwalter Can’t Stop Setting 100-Mile Records
Dauwalter won last week’s women’s Hardrock 100, setting a new record just three weeks after doing the same for Western States.
Running Wild Recap: Benedict Cumberbatch Gets Emotional after Bear Pulls off the Impossible
Bear Grylls is teaching essential survival skills to the world’s biggest celebrities on the second season of Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge (Sundays on National Geographic at 9/8c). This week, he’s meeting up with Benedict Cumberbatch on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Following the learning phase of their two-day adventure, which includes [...]