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The sweet smell of orange groves overtakes you as you approach the Thacher House. It’s a sign of good things to come.

The latest pictures, videos, and statistics from the epic winter storm, which has brought record flooding and dramatically assuaged the drought

Beyond the Offseason, takes us into the unlikely duo of pro baseball player Daniel Norris and adventure photographer Ben Moon.

Tom Harrison makes painstaking, recreationist-friendly maps the old-school way. But it's not a lost art—in the enduring popularity of his products is a lesson on what makes the paper map special.

Unplug from the grid here

Wally Hesseltine's goal: to become the oldest finisher of the Western States 100 in history.

Offshore brings you along with Ventura, California native, surfer, and Patagonia ambassador Mary Osborne as she shares her favorite place to escape

It’s wildfire season in the West, and we’ve seen a lot of terrifying and dismaying scorched-earth photos, but none that are quite as stunning as Stuart Palley’s. The 28-year-old photographer, based in Newport Beach, California, has spent much of the summer chasing that state’s drought-fed blazes and shooting hard-working hotshot crews, gut-wrenching property destruction, and night shots that are just as eerie as they are beautiful. To find out more about how Palley works, we caught up with him late last week while he was coming back from the Blue Cut Fire near his home.

How to build a huge fire while staying on the right side of the law

'Living Refuge' is a series of upcoming short documentary films that highlight the work of biologists who study, manage, and protect the biodiversity and wilderness of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Marcos Vaz takes us along to Death Valley National Park, notoriously the hottest, driest, and lowest national park

At Death Valley’s Furnace Creek Inn, it looks like you’re on the moon but feels like you’re in heaven

The crew at Local.Studio captured this beautiful collection of clips purely out of passion and opportunity

'Our World Is a Beautiful Place' is a collection of photographer and filmmaker Michael Shainblum's favorite shots

Ultrarunner Mina Guli completed 40 marathons across seven deserts on seven continents in seven weeks

No Reception is a short film from the folks at Taylor Stitch and Mission Workshop about a mountain biking adventure on the North Coast of California. Originally, the purpose of the trip was to test new gear designed collaboratively…

Filmmaker Oakley Anderson-Moore traces the golden age of climbing on a quest to understand more about her father, a pioneering dirtbag from the era

Visiting Catalina Island is cheap, easy, and epic

"There are few things that can match the overwhelming sense of wonder felt when you're looking up at a sky full of stars."

Arborist David Milarch is renowned for helping California coastal redwoods migrate northward to survive the dangerous climate changes that threaten their current habitat.

Ever wonder what it's like to hike the ever-more crowded PCT? I'm about to find out.

The secret to surviving a weeklong family vacation along the Pacific Coast? Rent a tricked-out minivan

Love it or hate it, people are whipping around dirt courses on bikes with motors. Last weekend, the Sea Otter Classic, an annual event in Monterey, California, that celebrates the arrival of bike season, held the first-ever large-scale eMTB race.

You can hang in Cancun with the rest of the world, or head to one of these less well-known spots for a real ocean adventure.

From epic skiing in Antarctica to a lazy beer-fueled canoe trip in North Carolina, these are the best places to visit this year

A leather jacket a generation in the making

The first members of the U.S. track and field team have punched their tickets to Rio

>Today, the White House created three new national monuments in the California desert, adding nearly 1.8 million acres to one of the largest and most pristine swaths of protected land in the Lower 48.

The California Coastal Commission's decision to oust its executive director has set in motion a chain of events that could change the character of the state's iconic coastline

For the price of a few cups of coffee, the Boulder company is helping offset the cost of Olympic dreams

Fastest American marathoner cites chronic fatigue, low testosterone

It's a different kind of nostalgia when you're out in the backcountry (or out of the country) and trying to preserve the holiday spirit—but these adventurers did their best and lived to tell the tale

They may not bring rain, but they could help us better use the water we have

Bernie Krause’s vast library of field recordings reveals a sad truth: wild sounds are quickly vanishing

California just approved the roving bars—here’s why your state should go for them too

Even if you don't believe in campfire stories about ghosts and aliens, you can get your fill of fright with a haunted pre-trick-or-treat hike this Halloween.

Fulfill that childhood fantasy and book one of these high-end treehouses, from Costa Rica to Italy to San Francisco

The much-hyped weather phenomenon is upon us, but whether or not it will quench the drought in the West and bring much-desired snowpack is complicated

Some ski resorts are already spinning lifts. Here’s where to ski and ride at the beginning of the winter.

Escape San Francisco to play in the booming East Bay

Where to enjoy autumn's best views—on two feet or two wheels

Presenting blueprints for the best way to beat post-summer blues

Simone Anne soloed all 220 miles of the trail in a month, capturing her favorite moments along the way and posting them to her feed.

We asked photographer Jeff Clark, who travels around in his customized Sprinter, to document a few of the best rigs and personalities he came across while spending the summer on the California highways.

Learning to ride the waves isn't easy. But pick the right spot and find a gifted enough teacher, and you'll find your flow state

Find a hardy vehicle and hit the (off-) road

The persistent water shortage in the West is changing the landscape not only in ways you can see, but ways you can hear

An insider-approved itinerary

The Urban Wildlife Conservation Program is the best outdoor initiative you’ve never heard of. Let these fantastic photos be an introduction.

Photojournalist Max Whittaker takes you right to the fire line.

Pedal the world’s best dine-and-wine destinations, then sleep in style

First there was an algae-based surfboard. Now we have El Portobello—a sustainable board you can grow yourself.

An overview of the weather and climate patterns contributing to the dry conditions

The famous rock climber put away the trad gear for a research project with UC Berkeley on the California coast in which he pulled samples from the 700-year-old trunk of a giant redwood

From $6-a-night secrets to splurge-worthy resorts (and a few free urban oases), here’s where to escape the grind in a hammock.

Beat the crowds and head for fresh climbing, mountain-biking, and chill-out spots within easy driving distance of eight burgs

The classic cowboy hat comes home.

Smell like the great outdoors, no matter where you are.

Can’t fit two to five months into your schedule to hike the PCT? No worries. These monthlong thru-hikes are just as good.

This month, Insight Editions released “The Finest Line,” by big-wave surfer Rusty Long. The coffee table book chronicles all the best big-wave spots and surfers in the world with large, brilliant pictures by some of the top surf photographers.

We've cut the fat (and circumnavigated the crowds) so you can enjoy any of these thrilling parks in just one day

Wildfire season is getting longer, scarier, and more dangerous. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare.

With trail traffic increasing following the release of 'Wild,' the association overseeing the PCT wants to block new races. The move has prompted a Change.org petition from some very angry runners.

You’ll recognize at least a few of the names on American Rivers’ annual Endangered Rivers list—but what will you do to ensure they remain pristine?

Don't plan any vacations before reading this year's Best of Travel winners.

Think Cheryl Strayed is tough? Meet these guys.

This year, go beyond Daytona Beach to surf Puerto Rico, fish the Bahamas, or explore an Ecuadorean rainforest. (Don't worry, skiers—there's neck-deep powder here for you, too.)

Test your inner compass in these six labyrinthine gardens!

After a day in the snow, melt into one of these six natural hot springs.

If you love sleeping under the sky, you should try it in the coziest way possible—within the snug confines of a plush outdoor bed.

Regional airports put you closer to the action and feature great perks. Their biggest downside? Cost. So stop booking with money. And start saving.

A cooler that does double duty as an air conditioner.

Surround your teens with furniture inspired by the 11-time world champ

If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.

These backcountry lodges welcome dedicated skiers with warm bedding, home-cooked food, and sometimes even a sauna.

Who needs an après ski scene when there's one happening right on the slope?

When a longtime triathlete took on a Kokoro camp—a beyond-extreme fitness challenge modeled on the Navy's Hell Week for SEAL candidates—his first question was purely about the pain: Can I survive this? The second was more metaphysical: Should I even want to?

More pain quest than workout, misogi is the secret, punishing ritual that has revolutionized Atlanta Hawks supershooter Kyle Korver's game. You have time for this—if it doesn't kill you first.

There are changes afoot on the mountains. Learn them and own the slopes.

No two ski resorts are alike. But which one is right for you? We break down more than 30 of North America's best to find the perfect fit.