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Paddling Arkansas' Buffalo River in Winter

Beat the summer crowds on the world-class Buffalo River with a multi-day winter kayak tour, plus some of the best hikes in northwest Arkansas!

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The Call of Los Cascadas

When I beat the sun in waking up, I usually expect something special from the rest of the day. The idea was that at an early hour the bus up into t...

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Once a Thru-Hiker, Always a Thru-Hiker

When you’ve stepped onto a long trail, you never really leave it.

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A Thu-Hiker's New Home

When CDT thru-hiker Cionnaith "Lucky" O'Dubhaigh stopped to resupply in Lake City, Colorado, he was just looking for a short rest. Instead, he stay...

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How to Travel 18,000 Miles With Your Dog

There's traveling with your dog, and there's journeying with your dog: 18,000 miles of adventure-centric road trip, to be exact. Here's how to do i...

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Why the Great American Outdoors Act Passed at Just the Right Time

The freedom to enjoy the rivers and streams here may be the best in the nation.

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From Pain to Mountain Peaks

This post was written by Francesco Guerro (insta@francescoguerraphoto), an adventure and landscape photographer based in Italy. After months of in...

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An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker’s Dilemma

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, hundreds of long-distance hikers paused their trips on the Appalachian Trail and headed home.

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An Addiction to Adventure

There's a growing body of research digging into what outdoor enthusiasts have known for a long time: the correlation between nature and overall wel...

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10 Shocking Tales of Survival

Part of the thrill of adventure is the inherent risk, but sometimes that risk becomes real quicker than you can think.

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15 Iconic Hikes That Deserve the Hype

From the mystical route to Macchu Picchu to the breathtaking views of the Sunshine Coastal Trail, these 15 bucket-list treks are among the world's ...