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65+ Perfect Gifts for Outdoorsy Women: 2025 Edition

A photo taken through an orange tent of a women standing on a rock overlooking a mountain lake

Looking for unique, memorable gifts for outdoorsy women? You're in the right place! We put together this massive guide with over 65 outdoor gift ideas for her (and him, too!), from practical to posh.

National Parks, Gear Guides, The Great Outdoors

55 Best National Park Books to Fuel Your Adventurous Spirit

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Looking for the best national park books? Whether you want to add something new to your personal collection or you're shopping for a parks lover, this list has nearly 60 options.

National Parks, Destinations, Hiking, The Great Outdoors

The 15 Best Hikes in Moab Utah You Don’t Want to Miss

Double Arch, one of the best hikes in Moab

The best hikes in Moab are just as diverse as the small desert town itself. From popular national park trails to backcountry treks, there's a trail for everyone.

Destinations, The Great Outdoors, Travel Tips

25 Epic Bucket List Arizona Adventures

A hiker using trekking poles hiking in the Grand Canyon, one of the ultimate Arizona adventures

Arizona adventures truly have something for everyone. With multiple national parks, incredibly diverse landscapes, rich history, endless outdoor recreation, and world-class dining, nightlife, and resorts, it's an amazing place. Here are 25 bucket list Arizona experiences, straight from locals. Arizona is arguably one of the most iconic states, synonymous with the Wild Wild West and the[...]

The Great Outdoors, Destinations, Hiking, National Parks

15 Stunning Great Smoky Mountain Waterfalls

Spruce Flats Falls and its grotto below, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Smokies

From the most popular to remote gems requiring backcountry treks, this guide highlights the best 15 amazing Smoky Mountain waterfalls (and the hikes that take you to them!).

Hiking, Destinations, National Parks, The Great Outdoors

11 of the Best South Dakota Badlands Hikes

Sunset over badlands formations in the Sage Creek Wilderness section of the park, one of the best Badlands hikes

Hiking in Badlands National Park is a unique, wild experience—literally! You can hike off-trail, and the entire park is wildlife galore. Read about our favorite trails!

Destinations, Gear Guides, National Parks, The Great Outdoors, Travel Tips

16 Most Stunning Underrated National Parks in the US

Crater Lake surrounded by trees on a cloudless day

The best way to experience America's natural beauty and splendor without the crowds? Visit one of its most underrated national parks.

Hiking, Destinations, National Parks

Running Eagle Falls (AKA Trick Falls): Easy Hike in Glacier

Running Eagle Falls Glacier National Park during sunset

“Trick Falls,” AKA Running Eagle Falls in Glacier is beautiful and surprisingly accessible. We put this trail guide together with all you need to know to visit.

National Parks, Destinations, The Great Outdoors, Travel

How to Drive Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

A curving stretch of Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

RMNP’s Old Fall River Road is (much) lesser-explored and arguably more thrilling than Trail Ridge Road. Sounds pretty great, no? We drove it in October 2024 on one of the last days it was open for the season, and we’re sharing our experience plus everything you need to know to do it yourself. Although it’s not nearly as famous as Trail Ridge Road, Old Fall River Road in Color[...]

Destinations, Travel

22 Best Mountain Towns in Colorado for a Cozy Getaway

Sunrise over a mountain range and a field of wildflowers in Crested Butte, one of the best mountain towns in Colorado

Looking for the best, most unique mountain towns in Colorado? As former Coloradoans ourselves, we put this list of over 20 together!