My greatest fear surfaces in a deep panic before a big trip: “Did I pack the charger? Do I have my passport? Did I stop the mail?”Outside a spreadsheet stacked deep with satisfying checkboxes, the key to traveling stress-free is keeping my kit organized. Transitions between destinations flow more easily when everything has its place, especially with my need-to-haves. 　　Sure,...

　　A ski mountaineer is missing on Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali. 　　According to a press release from the National Park Service, the 41-year-old skier, who hails from Washington State but has yet to be identified publicly, took a long, unroped fall on Monday, June 2, while on the West Buttress, the mountain’s standard route. 　　It was unclear if the missing climber—who was...

　　Mount Katahdin in Maine is most famous for being the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, but this week, the area became a tragic focal point. A father and daughter from New York went missing on the mountain while hiking over the weekend. After 3 days of searching, both bodies have been found, according to authorities with Baxter State Park,...

　　What happens when you gather a lively mix of women from all over North America, each bringing their own stories, skills, and comfort levels in the wild? Magic, pure and simple. Our four-day adventure in Zion National Park delivered full hearts, camera rolls bursting with memories, and choruses of supportive woos that helped conquer fears and discover newfound confidence in...

　　The James Baroud Odyssey is one of the best-designed, highest-quality rooftop tents you can buy. If you’re a camper who plans to spend a lot of nights in your RTT in a range of weather, this tent is worth the price. 　　Sometimes it isnt obvious why one Rooftop tent costs twice as much as another. Ive tested and reviewed RTTs...

　　Throughout my life, Ive gone back and forth on purchasing store-branded products. Back when I was in high school, flipping burgers to fund my outdoor pursuits, I purchased a lot of private-label items like the Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Reel because they were cheaper than everything else. 　　Then, I became a professional guide and turned into a gear snob....

　　It was nearing the end of our third day on the Colorado Trail outside of Molas Pass, and unfortunately, we were getting pummeled with rain. We decided to stop just before treeline in case the storm persisted overnight to quickly set up camp. Carrying ultralight backpacking kit typically means suffering through trials like this: maybe its a thin foam pad...

　　A quality bike lock is the best investment you can make to protect your bike from theft, but like so many pieces of outdoor gear, there’s seldom one “best” item, making it tough to know what to purchase. Choosing the right lock depends on several factors, including where you park, how long you plan to leave your bike unattended, and...

　　The official end of the 2025 springtime climbing season on Mount Everest fell on Friday, May 29. The occasion was marked by a message of thanks on Instagram from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, the non-governmental organization that handles trash on the mountain. In one of the video clips, a team of climbers ascends the Khumbu Icefall a familiar gusts...

　　Yosemite National Park is many things, but subtle ain’t one of them. This gem of a park straddling the crest of California’s Sierra Nevada hits you over the head with its scenic grandeur. Yosemite’s towering granite domes, thousand-foot-tall waterfalls, wildflower-dotted meadows, and skyscraping sequoias are the stuff of national park dreams. And even though it’s one of the country’s most...

　　Many outdoor advocacy groups see Americas national parks as facing a political crisis. DOGE and President Trumps administration have openly targeted the National Park Service (NPS) with sweeping layoffs, budget cuts, office lease terminations, renewed mining leases, ending diversity-focused internship programs, and more. 　　Thats why Intrepid Travel just launched its new Active-ism trips. On June 3, the travel company announced...

　　Floridas Everglades are a vast and untamed natural place. Alligators patrol the water. Flamingos soar across the sky. Snakes hang like vines from mangrove branches. And occasionally, a fan boat full of fishermen roars past, headed for secret snook and tarpon holes. 　　For Free Fly Ambassador and angler, Eli Lorg, and his two children, the Everglades are a bucket list...