Your favorite outdoor spot has a scent. Take a moment and think about it: the plants and flowers, the smell of the rain-soaked or sun-baked earth, the brine of waves, even wafting notes of the food, spices, and foliage of nearby towns. 　　I grew up in Northern California—Marin County, which is located in the San Franciso Bay Area, to be exact....

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

　　The course has won the 2025 Barkley Marathons. 　　Or really, we should say the winner is race founder Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. For the first time since 2022, there are no finishers at the Barkley Marathons. Three-time finisher John Kelly completed loop three in 39 hours, 50 minutes, and 27 seconds in the wee hours of Thursday morning, Barkley Marathons...

　　Old Town is pushing paddling (and pedaling) innovation to new horizons with its 2025 fleet. Known for marrying tradition with cutting-edge technology, Old Towns latest lineup offers five new kayaks designed to elevate both fishing adventures and leisurely days on the water. 　　The Sportsman Series gets a significant upgrade with two robust 12-foot models, the PDL 120 PRO and ePDL+...

　　Utah is raising nonresident hunting fees across the board, with some costs set to double. The fee increases, effective July 1, 2025, come as part of Senate Bill 8, which aims to support wildlife management and conservation efforts. While these changes are designed to boost funding for these initiatives, they’re stirring up concerns about affordability and access for out-of-state hunters....

　　Weve been deep in the backcountry for years, and our team of guides and iterant wanderershas tested the best satellite messengers on both professional and casual expeditions. Besides getting lost, we keyed in on the most important features youll need to get the message out and found the seven ideal devices for any situation. 　　Weve put each device through its...

　　With more and more electric pickups on the road, it makes sense that there will be more electric trucks off of the road. iKamper and EV-builder Rivian are working to make camping, exploring, and generally getting out into the great outdoors a little easier for you. 　　The Rivian x iKamper RTT is a new Skycamp Mini designed to work with...

　　In the 2023 adidas commercial The Ridiculous Run, a young woman steps into a dark urban street to start a night run. She opens her phone to see her location, and then joins a group of other women flanked by motorcycles, cars, and even a uniformed guardian on a horse. 　　This may look ridiculously unnecessary, the commercial tells us, but...

　　I’m off-route while wearing the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers on a 4-day backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies. I’ve been bushwhacking for hours through brutal terrain. Thick willows keep smacking me in the face. Thorny bushes (wild rose?) keep snagging on my jacket and pants. The rocky surface below my feet is unstable, and I’ve fallen more than a...

　　Vehicles are tools for adventure, and our editors use them constantly to support our love of the outdoors and gear testing. Outdoor pursuits take time and energy. While they fuel the soul, they often empty the proverbial piggy bank. What that equates to, more often than not, is having a vehicle that is old, well-loved, and often costs less than...

　　While not a katana, like the shape the roofline is modeled after on the Nissan Z, the limited-edition Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife is one impressive blade. For the first time, Nissan is bringing its precision manufacturing ethos to the culinary world. It has partnered with Japanese knife maker Kiryu and famous sushi chef Hiroyuki “Chef Hiro” Terada to develop this...

　　The new Tour of Colorado bicycle stage race is slated for September 2026, due to the efforts of British planning company Infinity Events. If everything goes to plan, the Tour of Colorado will be a huge development for American cycling. 　　Colorados last professional stage race was the Colorado Classic, which ran from 2017 to 2019. The Tour of California and...