In the chaos of year’s end, it’s easy to forget to prioritize yourself. After all, few of us have time for serious goal-setting or self-care amid the airport runs, in-law-wrangling, and countless other rings of the family circus. Inevitably, the New Year sneaks up on us before we have any time to plan or ponder. By the time we figure...

　　After a busy week of work in the fast-paced city of Chicago, escaping for a breath of fresh air is an essential way to recharge. While visitors may not come to the Windy City in search of a nature experience, locals know that there is much more to Chicago than meets the eye. 　　Within a relatively short drive, you can...

　　As a parent and an American during an election year, I had to make all sorts of crucial decisions in 2024. The most difficult and important of all was which bike to bring with me on my summer vacation. 　　Each year at the end of August my family and I travel to Adirondack Park in upstate New York, where the cycling...

　　Bend, Oregon, is home to some of the most fascinating geological terrain in the Pacific Northwest. Towering volcanoes, ancient calderas, and fresh lava flows are a testament to the regions dramatic volcanic history, which continues to shape the landscape today. 　　If youre visiting Bend and are looking for a hike, it’s only natural to explore the area’s volcanic features. Here...

　　A very cold and wet camping experience a few weeks ago reminded me of the importance of a good heater in your rig. Upon arriving at camp, I discovered that one of my water jugs had leaked about two gallons of water onto the truck bed’s BedRug liner. Shortly after that, it started raining, which turned to snow a few...

　　OnX Hunt provides a powerful tool for hunters. Its mapping abilities, private-public land boundaries, and satellite imagery are highly regarded in the hunting community because theyre invaluable in the field. 　　But it has much more to offer than even most power users realize. 　　I recently traveled with onX leaders to learn more about the app and apply it during a...

　　Finding the perfect gift is easy when you have friends and family on your list who like to pair adventure with classic, outdoor fashion. Since its debut in 1973, Timberland’s iconic waterproof yellow boots have been a go-to for hardworking and hard-hiking individuals alike, thanks to their rugged but timeless aesthetic. 　　This holiday season, Timberland has made it extra easy...

　　If youre afraid of missing out on your preferred jacket color, or just hate the Black Friday rush, fear not: For a ton of our favorite brands, Black Friday pricing is already here. But it can be hard to know which retailers are selling their wares in advance, and whats a worthy discount—theres nothing worse than spending your hard-earned money,...

　　I press the hill descent control button in the center of the drive mode dial and take a deep breath before slowly letting my foot off the brake. The Nissan Rogue Rock Creek crests a peak and starts rolling down a steep path filled with chunky 2-inch diameter rock and loose sand. 　　The anti-lock brakes furiously buzz from one corner...

　　Finding the right boot for hunting can be somewhat of a maddening process. I’ve been everything from extremely disappointed and in pain with a boot sole that came off to feeling like nothing could stop me from traversing through the mountains. There’s a wide range of possibilities and a wide range of boots to choose from. The Crispi Briksdal GTX...

　　When I heard the news that a Georgia mom was arrested for reckless conduct after someone spotted her ten-year-old son walking alone less than a mile from home, the first thing I did was open Google Maps. I looked up the distance between my house and a nearby middle school that my six-year-old daughter sometimes walks to with a friend...

　　Some people reach their ski lines by snowmobile. Some reach their lines by helicopter. Believe it or not, there are even folks out there who ride on horseback, skis hung like rifles from their saddles, to get to snow-covered slopes. In TGRs latest film, The Way Back, three female adventurers show us how that last version is done. 　　Amy Jane...