Of all the road trips I’ve plotted in my travel writing career, the best had this in common: they were scenic, they were unhurried, and they capped each day beneath the cosmos. The following astro-meets-adventure itineraries tick every box. 　　There’s no better way to celebrate the start of road trip season—as well as International Dark-Sky Week from April 21 to...

　　The Instinct has long been one of SCARPA’s best-performing, most popular aggressive climbing shoes. Since introducing the original Instinct, the company has released multiple variations, including laced and slipper options. The Instinct VSR is a boulderer’s must-have secret weapon, and the brand released a low-volume version this spring.  　　We tested the SCARPA Instinct VSR LV (low-volume version) for months inside...

　　Spring is in the air, and ski season is winding down across the northern hemisphere. But that doesnt mean its over if you havent had your fill. 　　If youre still itching to hit the slopes, slash some turns, and stay on snow, the Mountain Gazettes Portillo Giveaway is a chance to win 5 days of skiing and lodging for two...

　　This summer’s Outside Summit and Festival includes a new pitch competition for outdoor industry and active lifestyle startups called Outside Ignite, providing support for the next generation of bright ideas. 　　Mel Strong, a founding partner of Next Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, was a moderator at the inaugural Outside Summit last year when she met an entrepreneur with a...

　　Once upon a time, the Mississippi River hosted one of the gnarliest canoe races anywhere. It was called the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby, an annual 450-mile race on the Upper Mississippi in the 1940sand 1950s. This massive river competition changed the course of modern canoeing, and a new book reveals the lost history of its impact on water sports. 　　In...

　　Americas public lands could soon be put on the auction block to pay for President Donald Trumps agenda. As the Senate moved through an annual budgeting process last week, several Democratic senators introduced an amendment that would block the government from selling public land to fund the federal budget. On Friday, the Senate defeated that amendment in a vote of...

　　If you’ve been alive the past two decades, you’ve probably heard of Coachella. The famous California music festival takes place in the desert haven of Palm Springs (first home of the Cahuilla Native Americans) amid the San Jacinto, Santa Rosa, and Little San Bernardino Mountains. The festival comes at the beginning of every April and runs over two weekends. The...

　　Today, we’re talking about balls. More specifically, myofascial release balls. Whether tennis, lacrosse, or specialized therapy balls, these unassuming helpers can be used to target hyper-specific areas of your myofascial system to release tense muscles, facilitate internal hydration (which helps your muscles and tissues move and contract), and even relieve persistent pain. 　　Your myofascial system is a network of muscle...

　　The 2025 climbing season on Mount Everest is off to a busy start this week, with expedition groups departing for the village of Lukla, at the foot of the Himalayas, to begin acclimatization hikes and climbs on their way to Base Camp. 　　All signs point to another extremely crowded year on the mountain. While most expedition companies will finalize their permits...

　　It was monsoon season, and I was at 13,000 feet and climbing higher. With a bit of a late start, I was concerned about thunder and lightning, but I didn’t want to sacrifice the boost I got from jamming some Hozier and Odesza while tackling a steep climb. 　　Thankfully, I had myShokz OpenRun Proswith me, the perfect balance between listening...

　　Are you an REI customer concerned about Trumps cuts to national parks? Then the co-op has a message for you: We messed up. 　　In an extraordinary announcement posted to REIs social media accounts on Wednesday, April 9, REIs new president spoke directly to the retailers millions of customers. Mary Beth Laughton, a longtime board member who officially took the reins...

　　This spaceship-looking, truck bed-mounted contraption is actually a new truck bed camper called the Camp365 T- Model. Its a derivative of Camp365s towable campers, which debuted in 2018 — the key feature of which is the patented folding-up system that turns the compact unit into a large living space. 　　All Camp365 products are made in its Iowa and Minnesota factories....