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Adventure
Adrenaline Rush
Challenge your physical and mental strength by making extreme sports part of your next getaway.
Canyoneering and Packrafting in Moab, Utah
Our staff writer takes on a dual-challenge adventure — and finds a new way to explore one of her favorite places.
Pedaling a New Path: Road Biking
Road biking can expand your horizons in more ways than you might expect.
Camping
Almost Roughing It: Glamping
Not a fan of hardcore camping? “Glamping” gets you out in nature — without sacrificing the comforts of home.
The Benefits of Solo Camping
Solo camping can stoke your appetite for adventure, bring you closer to nature, and put you in touch with your true self.
Identity Explorations
The Personal Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages — religious and otherwise — can connect you with the past, forge new relationships, and help you feel part of something greater than yourself.
Heritage Travel
The National Park Service is known for conserving ecological wonders and recreation areas, but these six historical sites connect us with our past — and help us make sense of the present.
How One Woman Discovered Her Roots by Traveling to Ghana
Exploring the lands of your ancestors brings a new understanding of your identity and origins.
Family Vacations
National Treasures
The National Park Service turns 100 this year. Celebrate this forever-young centenarian by exploring the remarkable places it protects.
American Wonders, Revisited
Our nation’s most iconic vacation destinations are that much more awe-inspiring when you experience them up close under your own steam.
9 Hidden Gems of our National Park System
Escape into nature and step back in time to explore some of the less-visited treasures in our national park system.
4 Road-Trip Routes
These classic road trips are packed with history and adventure. You might just be inspired to spend more time out of your car than in it.
Hiking
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
No matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.
On the Trail to Machu Picchu
Our fitness editor’s “what if” curiosity leads to a transformational trek in the Andes.
6 Night-Hiking Tips
Hiking after dark heightens the senses in wonderful ways. Learn about the the skills you need to undertake this adventure.
Backpacking 101
Heather Balogh Rochfort shares insights from her new book, Backpacking 101, on planning the ultimate backcountry trip — and 10 essential items to pack.
How to Prepare for a Long-Distance Hiking Trip
Here’s how to expore the nation’s most pristine long-distance hiking trails — and discover your inner strength along the way.
What Is Rucking? Tips to Getting Started
Learn how adding a weighted pack (known as a rucksack) can elevate the strength and endurance effects of your daily walk.
Restorative Retreats
Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
Writer Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
Searching for Solitude in Joshua Tree National Park
An Experience Life editor travels to Joshua Tree in search of quiet. She finds something else.
Retreat to Simplicity: Restorative Spas
No-frills restorative spas offer few amenities, but plenty of relaxation and stress relief. Plus, they’re budget-friendly.
How To
How to Build a Campfire
A few basic instructions are all you need to light up your next outdoor adventure.
How to Pack a Backpack
Carry and access all your gear more easily with this efficient, ergonomic approach.
The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace principles help us protect and care for our wild spaces.
Food and Recipes
How to Eat Well When You’re Camping
Roughing it doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with bad food.
5 Foil-Pack Meals
Perfect for camping, grilling, or a mess-free meal in your kitchen, these foil packets are simple and satisfying.
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