Graham Averill

Surrounded by more famous destinations, this area is often overlooked. Yet it is one of the wildest and most beautiful units in the national-park system.

Our national-parks columnist, a 20-year resident of Asheville, was there when Hurricane Helene's floods wiped out entire towns in Western North Carolina. Nobody expected a storm like this.

These five pieces got our gear columnist through a week of surviving off the bare minimum in the backcountry

Shelter from the sun is essential to enjoying yourself at the beach. This beach shade is our favorite that we’ve ever tested.

Catch the colors and miss the crowds at these often-overlooked autumn destinations. Our parks columnists reveals where leaf peepers can see fall’s best shows.

The Frying Pan Tower is 32 miles offshore, way the heck up in the air, and the coolest vacation rental on earth

Our National Parks columnist, who lives in Asheville, North Carolina, shares his favorite southern towns for outdoor access, wilderness, and scenery. Who says the West is best?

Trust us: the puppies, kittens llamas, and pigs are worth the trip

This gear will guarantee a good night’s rest every time you sleep in your vehicle

A lifetime cyclist, our columnist pulled the data and weighed other factors to determine the most bike-friendly small towns across America

Our columnist has spent over 20 years in lineups across the country and says these coastal towns offer good waves, food, and vibes—and embody surf culture

From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day

West Virginia has mountains, rivers, a national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest. These are the best ways to play outside.

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner—here are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing

Decked’s new drawer system is like performance-enhancing drugs for truck organization. Here’s why I won’t ever go back to my old ways.

Our gear columnist was never a fan of wind jackets—until he tried Mountain Equipment’s Aerofoil Full Zip jacket.

There are a bounty of beautiful national parks north of the border. Here’s what to do and see in these stunning Canadian gems.

This 469-mile byway connects two major national parks and is packed with some of the best hikes and views in the Appalachian mountains.

I like the mountains, not boats, which make me sick. Then came a chance to see the beautiful landscapes of California’s Channel Island National Park.

Even though I don’t drive a Toyota Tacoma, that doesn’t mean I don’t deserve the sweetest new gear for my F-150.