In a world full of flashy features, hybrid fabrics, and techy gear names, the Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Crew Top and Bottom take a refreshingly straightforward approach. Formerly known as the Merino 250 base layers for women, these all-wool essentials don’t bother with bells and whistles — and they don’t need to. 　　What they do offer is warmth, comfort, and...

　　You could traipse all over the country looking for great riding, hiking, rock climbing, zip lining, and stargazing. Or you can park yourself in this Ozarks paradise and do it all in one place. And these are only a few reasons to check out Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas—where adventure never ends. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism...

　　A big winter storm descended on Vail’s back bowls, stopping me in my tracks. Light in the treeless China Bowl went completely flat — my ski goggles became even more essential. Snow swirled around me. It was impossible to distinguish the sky from the slope. 　　For possibly the first time in my 30 years of skiing, I stopped mid-run to...

　　We pulled into the Crescent City KOA around 10 P.M. After a long day exploring the nearby Redwood National and State Parks, my travel partner and I were beat—and pretty sure we had to be the last people awake in this quiet seaside town. 　　Wrong. Rounding the corner into the rows of campers and tents, we were greeted by a...

　　In May, I went for a ride on the Mount Tam trails in Marin County, California, with Grant Petersen, the founder and owner of Rivendell Bicycle Works, and his buddy Dan Leto. It was a warm and sunny Sunday morning. As we were unloading the bikes from Dan’s car at the trailhead (and Grant was working on a flat), an...

　　There’s a reason this Arkansas waterway was designated as America’s first National River in 1972. Adventure never ends when youre floating down the scenic Buffalo National River. The freeflowing river is a playground for water lovers and a refuge for anyone who wants to experience a primal slice of Ozarks nature. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism protects and...

　　Just past midnight somewhere along the long road between Darwin and Lone Pine, California, driving a car littered with Cheez-It boxes, baby wipes, and crushed cans of energy drinks and coffee, Andrew Boyd tried to decide if he should tell Kaylee Frederick something important. As the crew chief of Frederick’s third consecutive Badwater 135 run, Boyd was the keeper of...

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　　If you like being outside and exploring in nature, we know the state for you: Arkansas. We sent the Arkansas Field Team on a mission to explore the best of The Natural State. Mission accomplished. Check out Devils Den State Park, and see what you can discover where adventure never ends. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism protects...

　　We’ve all been there. Your workout is over. Maybe you did some yoga or a HIIT session. But you have an errand or prior commitment that you cannot skipagain. Perhaps youre so exhausted that you dont feel like moving, let alone going home, peeling off your sweaty clothes, taking a shower, scrubbing down, washing your hair, and maybe shaving all...

　　I was out on the trail with my dog, Bailey, letting my mind turn off and wander, when I saw another dog and its owner we didn’t know coming towards us. I had Bailey off-leash, and as a courtesy, I started fumbling to get her leash on her before our encounter. Before I could get Bailey clipped in, I looked...

　　Those summer trail runs getting a bit too hot? I logged a ten-miler last week in Alabama, where I live, and it was so muggy I may have performed better if I’d been on a treadmill inside of a sauna. 　　This time of year, the thought of competing in a cool, underground race has its appeal. 　　That’s the idea proposed...