is a contributing editor to 国产吃瓜黑料, a 2023 National Geographic Explorer, and the author of , published by National Geographic. Three of her 国产吃瓜黑料 stories have been anthologized in , and she’s won numerous from the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. She’s also a former travel editor at 国产吃瓜黑料.
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The best nordic ski gear provides comfort, support, warmth, and breathability, all in a deceivingly streamlined package
Challenging conditions last season helped us test the best skis that are breaking boundaries in the sport right now
During a monthlong stay in Sweden, I realized that my Americanized relationship with the outdoors was off track. Here鈥檚 what I learned.
This year, travel to one of the healthiest places on earth. We asked Blue Zones expert Dan Buettner for tips on visiting these five destinations, and ways to incorporate longevity habits into your own life.
We ran nine winter bags through the gauntlet so you don鈥檛 have to shiver your way through a long sleepless night
Maria Coffey鈥檚 new book, 鈥業nstead,鈥 offers wise perspective on one of the most important choices a woman can make
At Manshausen, on Norway鈥檚 Arctic coast, adventurer B酶rge Ousland makes sure nature is part of every experience. Fish for fresh cod, fall asleep beneath the northern lights, and discover why hygge is key to happiness.
Long a local secret, the remote 11-tent glamping getaway KitFox is only open for a few short months each year. Trust us when we say book now.
It took 20 years of planning to open the new 190-mile Aquarius Trail bikepacking hut system in southern Utah鈥檚 spectacular wilderness, sandwiched between Bryce and Zion national parks. Stephanie Pearson saddles up for a wild ride.
23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.
鈥榃ild Life,鈥 a new film by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, chronicles Tompkins鈥檚 life as one of the world鈥檚 most influential conservationists
A longtime resident of the Southwest shares her favorite ways to see this region鈥檚 geological wonders, surreal sunsets, and wide-open spaces
To control mass tourism, the National Park Service is working on solutions, like its reservation system. We tourists need to do our part, too. Here鈥檚 how.
Camp cooking expert Emily Vikre says top-shelf cocktails pair well with s鈥檓ores
The stunning destination of Sedona, Arizona is feeling the squeeze, along with many other iconic destinations worldwide. A new film called 鈥楾he Last Tourist鈥 offers up ways we can fix the travel glut.
With this gear, twice the ice is just as nice
Drifting off under the stars has never been this easy
Our Minnesotan travel writer spent a year looking for good snow boots. She finally found them.
Exercise outdoors all winter long with these essentials
These innovative technical pieces make wilderness camping more fun and less work
Comfortable, stylish gear for the road (or plane)
Comfortable, technical, light鈥攕leep systems for every season
One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from?
The Mexico of your dreams still exists at the hiking and mountain-biking playground of Rancho Cacachilas
One of the many things that COVID-19 has taught us is to always consider buying a travel insurance policy. If you bought travel insurance for a trip you have to cancel during the travel bans, you may or may not be covered. Here's how to protect yourself now and on future trips.
Mexico鈥檚 775-mile-long Baja Peninsula is a magnet for travelers in search of their own arid slice of adventure paradise. From surfing to mountain biking to beach lounging, here鈥檚 how to get off the beaten path and do it right.
Hotel Rodavento in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, serves up an entrancing mix of downtime and adrenaline
A new lodge in Bolivia鈥檚 Uyuni salt flats exponentially ups the awe factor
Think Minnesota鈥檚 cycling season lasts only a few months? Guess again. The midwestern state is an ideal year-round biking hot spot.
And climate change at the same time
Stay comfortable on the trail, whether you're out for two days or ten
Last July, then 28-year-old Alexandera Houchin won the women's Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile race from Canada to Mexico over the Continental Divide. Next on her list? The new Dirty Kanza XL, a 350-mile unsupported race across Kansas.
At 1.1 million acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the largest and most popular backcountry destinations in the U.S. and a longtime proving ground for adventurers. But now the region is facing the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. Stephanie Pearson paddles into the wild.
What do we lose when we lose the animals that make up the soundtrack of the outdoors?
Stuff to keep you comfortable for a day (or a month) on the trail
Who says summer camp is just for kids? We rounded up seven escapes made for grown-ups (and a few for their families), plus seven more to entertain the kids while the adults are at play.
For this veteran journalist, the intoxicating freedom of traveling solo outweighs the risks every time. Here are her life-on-the-road strategies.
Whether you鈥檙e headed for California or Costa Rica, these tips will maximize savings and minimize hassle
Ancient European pilgrimages. Coastal treks along jungle isles. Surprising Rocky Mountain summits. Checking off any of these bucket-list hikes is sure to be the experience of a lifetime.
Get the most out of gym days and training runs
Our writer tested the new model of the legacy bike she used to ride in the nineties and loved its speed, precision, and power
As the U.S. battles over the fate of public lands, the Chilean government and Kristine Tompkins are doing something extraordinary down in Patagonia鈥攕etting aside millions of acres for stunning new national parks. And they aren't done yet.
Lauren Geoghegan and Jay Austin were riding around the world when they were killed in a brutal attack
Five times the size of Texas, the country offers a stunning array of options for getting lost. Here are eight of our favorite escapes.
Gear that can keep up, no matter how hard the efforts.
Why one couple couldn鈥檛 keep a secluded Caribbean island to themselves
With thousands of acres of parkland, 13 lakes, and hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails that can be found all across town, it's no wonder the Twin Cities is active year-round.
Famously cold and frighteningly massive, Lake Superior contains 10 percent of the world's surface freshwater, holds the remains of 6,000 shipwrecks, and offers a lifetime of adventure. Stephanie Pearson sets out to circumnavigate America's most overlooked playground.
Quality gear to make you feel like a million bucks no matter how hard you鈥檙e pushing it
From 1926 to 2016, the expeditions鈥攁nd the women behind them鈥搕hat have rocked our world
As Arctic sea ice melts, business for Alaskan passenger ships is booming. Can the fragile region handle the traffic?
Lose the backpacking hordes with these wild new ideas, from surfing in Sri Lanka to a culinary tour of Myanmar
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国产吃瓜黑料rs Dave and Amy Freeman today emerged from 12 months living in the Boundary Waters wilderness in northern Minnesota. One of their top challenges? Filing their taxes on time.
First Nations mountain bikers are discovering that good flow and cash flow are one and the same when you鈥檝e got some of the world鈥檚 gnarliest trails
You're going to fill every free day鈥攆rom Memorial Day through Labor Day鈥攚ith wild races, delicious food and drink, good music, and an abalone or two
By European standards, Ireland鈥檚 County Donegal, tucked into the country鈥檚 far northwest corner, may as well be Mars. But for adventure travelers, it鈥檚 a hidden frontier packed with wind-bitten landscapes to mountain-bike, rowdy coastline to surf, and 500-foot sea stacks to climb. That is, if you鈥檙e brave enough.
Kristine and Doug Tompkins lived a life of adventure and risk uncommon to most couples. They also helped to protect millions of acres of land in Chile and Argentina. Following her husband's death, Kristine now faces the daunting challenge of creating six new national parks without him.
The North Face co-founder left an indelible mark on outdoors recreation and environmentalism here and abroad