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Don’t interrupt your fresh air and sweet views with painful knees and injuries. There are ways to reduce pain from downhill walking.
Backpacking, By Activity, Hiking, Training
After a long day of exploring, swimming, and eating delicious camp food, nothing beats campfire games on your camping trip.
Backpacking, Camping, Entertainment, Inspiration
Hiking, National Parks, United States, Yellowstone, Yosemite National Park, Zion
These hut to hut hiking trips are the perfect way to explore the world. Join us in Banff and Slovenia for SHE-nanigans!
Backpacking, Banff, International, Slovenia, South America, Trip Roundups
Great ideas for mother daughter trips for moms and daughters of all ages to bond over a new day trip, weekend getaway, or week-long adventure.
By Activity, For women, Hiking, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups
Tired of getting your stomach in knots tying different lacing techniques? You can take a deep breath–we’ve laid out how to lace boots for hiking with patterns that’ll help you step into comfort.
Hiking, How To
These are all the details you need to know about Red River Gorge backpacking, whether you're a first timer or old pro in the backcountry.
Backpacking, How To, North America, Red River Gorge, United States
There's nothing like a hiking buddy to suffer alongside you for every sweaty mile. Find your new trail BFF with these tips.
Backpacking, By Activity, Hiking, How To, Inspiration, Meetup, Why Explorer Chick
Hiking, Survival
Backpacking, Gear, Hiking
If you’re on your way to Yosemite and want to make sure you snap the best shots in the park, here are 8 locations you'll want to hit.
Hiking, Instagram, North America, Photography, United States, Yosemite National Park
Those who have hiked Half Dome already know the absolute magic of the entire journey. But training for half dome is essential.
Backpacking, Hiking, Inspiration, National Parks, North America, Training, United States, Yosemite National Park
Backpacking, Hiking, How To
Fall, For women, Hiking, North America, Summer, United States
Midwest hiking involves scenic views and colorful trails, all celebrating the beautiful open spaces of the Midwest. Here are our 7 favorite hiking trails for dreamy views.
Hiking, National Parks, North America, United States
Looking for a kickass way to bring in your fourth decade of living? Here are our best 40th birthday trip ideas for epic SHEnanigans worldwide.
By Activity, By Age, Hiking, Inspiration, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups
Make a big entrance into your 30's with one of these 30th birthday trip ideas from epic international trips to weekend getaways.
Learn how to layer for cold weather so that you can keep climbing those mountains and scaling those rock walls. We don’t let winter slow us down!
Clothes, Gear, How To, Survival, Winter
When nature calls in the great outdoors, we've got the best advice for peeing outside to help you get the job done.
Backpacking, Camping, For women, Hiking, How To
Learn how to stay warm in a tent even in cold winter conditions. We've got the tips you need to stay toasty and sleep well in your tent.
Camping, How To, Survival
Chow down in style and make your taste buds happy with these delicious hiking lunch ideas and tips to create your own meals on the trail.
Backpacking, Hiking, How To, Recipes
It’s getting hot in here! Check out our top picks for hot weather hiking clothing so you can have an easy-breezy adventure without overheating.
Backpacking, Camping, For women, Hiking, Review
Survival
If that midlife crisis is sinking in and you’re ready to prove age really is just a number, check out some single travel tours for women 50+.
By Activity, By Age, Team Travel, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups
Hands swelling when hiking is a super common thing. Here’s what to do next time it happens and how to prevent it.
Backpacking, Hiking
Explore the amazing mountains of Slovenia with this hiking guide. Here are the best hikes in Slovenia.
Hiking, International, Slovenia
Hiking, Survival, Winter
Learn how to acclimate to high altitude on an epic hike across some high altitude peaks. Here are our tips.
Hiking, How To, Survival
With thousands of miles of cycling routes through cities and mountains, shorelines and small villages, these 4 Scotland cycling routes show you the best of Scotland.
Cycling, International, Scotland
Escape to one of these tropical vacations just for women. Join us in Belize, Dominican Republic, or Mexico for warm and salty tropical adventures!
Baja, Belize, Central America & Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Snorkeling, Surfing
Learn how to keep your feet warm so that you can keep exploring the outdoors even as temperatures drop this winter. Our guides share their tips.
Camping, Hiking, How To, Survival, Winter
Dip your toes into some of our favorite water activities! Here are some of the best inflatable rafts, kayaks, and paddleboards on the market.
Gear, Kayaking & SUP
Our wheels are turnin’ for these gorgeous cycling destinations in Croatia! Gear up for the ride of your life.
By Activity, Croatia, Cycling, Europe, International
Put your best foot forward by hiking some of the most beautiful trails in Belize. That’s right, it’s Belize, baby!
Belize, Hiking, International
Hike and climb glaciers? You betcha. Here are the best glaciers in Alaska for hiking (and kayaking and climbing and...).
Alaska, By Activity, Ice Climbing, North America, United States
These boots were made for hikin’! Get geared up for our ultimate bucket list of the best hikes in Europe. To summit all up, they’re gorge-ous.
Europe, Hiking, International, Trip Roundups
Want to know what Iceland hot springs are all about? Here's our dish, plus some pictures of us enjoying them thoroughly.
By Activity, Iceland, International
There's much more to Scotland than finding the Loch Ness monster, eating haggis, or playing the bagpipes. Here are the best hiking trails in Scotland for the adventure seeker.
Hiking, International, Scotland
Want to experience the best hiking of your life? Slovenia mountains are what a hiker's dreams are made of. Here's our guide to the best hiking trails in Slovenia mountains.
By Activity, International, Slovenia
Ever wondered why everyone is using hiking poles? Wonder no more. Here’s how to use trekking poles and why you need them.
Gear, Hiking, How To
Want to know what bugs us? Bugs that bite! We compiled a list of the best mosquito repellents that will help you camp bite-free. These products will repel so you can relax!
Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Review
If you’re wondering when the best time to visit the San Juan islands in Washington is, then let us tell you from experience that it’s when we go. Join us!
By Activity, Inspiration, North America, Travel Tips, United States, West Coast
Hiking, How To, Self Discovery
Nothing worse than getting caught unprepared while hiking in the rain. Here are our expert tips on how to stay dry and enjoy hiking while it's raining.
By Activity, Gear, Hiking, Inspiration
Washington DC is full of cool stuff to do, but how much of it includes outdoor adventure? We’ve got the best day trip from DC for the adventure seekers.
By Activity, East Coast, Meetup, North America, United States
Looking for an excuse to get out and get dirty with your girlfriends? Us too. Here are our top 7 girls trip ideas for adventurous women.
By Activity, For women, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups
If you’re looking for a fun and adventure-filled road trip, driving from Zion to Bryce Canyon is exactly what you need and we’ve got the tips for how.
Bryce Canyon, Hiking, National Parks, North America, Travel Tips, United States, Zion
We've put together a list of training tips and physical training moves to get you ready to take on the Grand Canyon hike of your dreams.
Backpacking, Hiking, How To, National Parks, North America, Training, United States
We asked other outdoor enthusiasts what their favorite hikes are in western US and this is what made the list.
Alaska has trails for every type of hiker in every season whether you want a snowy winter trek or a casual lake-side stroll. These are the best hikes in Alaska.
Alaska, Backpacking, By Activity, Hiking, North America, United States
The trek to Angels Landing is little more than two miles each way, but this is a high-adventure hike that you won't soon forget.
Hiking, National Parks, North America, Training, United States, Zion
we'll start from the top, defining what a walk up campsite actually is, explain how they work, and provide tips to help you snag the best last minute walk up campsites.
By Activity, Camping, How To, Travel Tips
We’ve laid out tons of options to craft your very own epic East Coast road trip route for your next adventure! Plus, 4 pre-planned routes!
By Activity, Inspiration, North America, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups, United States
The MSR Pocket Rocket 2 camping stove is super light and super compact, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Read our Pocket Rocket Review here.
Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking, Review
Is that your stomach growling or are you just hungry to hear about how to create the ultimate campfire cooking kit?! We've got all the goods.
Backpacking, By Activity, Camping, How To
From choosing the right trail to safety gear, we'll go over all the hiking essentials for beginners so you can feel confident on the trail.
By Activity, Clothes, Hiking
Skinny dipping, or swimming sans clothing, can be such a soothing, refreshing experience after a long hike on a hot summer day.
By Activity, Inspiration, Inspirational Women, Why Explorer Chick
We had first-time fire starter Maggie Gigandet try these homemade fire starter ideas on her own and report back. These are the results.
Backpacking, Camping, How To, Survival
We use the Platypus GravityWorks Filtration System on all of our backpacking trips, so we know a thing or two about it. Here's our breakdown of all its features.
By Activity, Hiking, National Parks, North America, United States
The Osprey Ariel Plus 70 is our favorite pack for our backpacking trips. Here's what to know before buying one for yourself.
Backpacking, Gear, Review
Central America & Caribbean, Hiking, South America
Hiking