The Antarctica Most People Never Get to See
A ten‑person crew embarked on the S/V Icebird, a small yacht, to explore Antarctica’s remote coastlines far beyond typical cruise itineraries. The expedition combined paddling among towering icebergs, encounters with massive seals, and even a barbecue on a penguin‑laden outcrop claimed by three nations. By traveling on a modest vessel, participants experienced a level of intimacy and unpredictability that larger ships cannot provide. The journey underscores how niche adventure tourism is reshaping access to the continent’s pristine environments.
Why Ireland's Donegal Should Be Your Next Trip
County Donegal, Ireland’s northernmost county, offers over 1,100 km of untouched coastline and dramatic landscapes that rival the country’s famed tourist spots. Its Slieve League cliffs tower nearly three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher, yet remain largely undiscovered by...
Ponderosa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park
Ponderosa Point, perched at 8,904 feet in Bryce Canyon National Park, offers sweeping views of Ponderosa Canyon and its towering pine trees. The viewpoint is reachable via a brief walk from a roadside parking lot after a 13.8‑mile drive from the...
The Susquehannock Trail: Pennsylvania Has a Grand Canyon in It?
The Susquehannock Trail System (STS) is an 85‑mile loop in northern Pennsylvania, recognized as the state’s oldest backpacking trail. Opened to the public in 1966, it weaves together historic Civilian Conservation Corps roads, abandoned rail lines, and old lumberjack routes,...
Wet Feet – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 47
On Day 47 of his southbound Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, Grey Fox logged 24 miles, bringing his total to 670 miles with 1,534 miles remaining. A night of rain left his feet soaked, but a mental reset kept him moving through rhododendron‑lined streams and rocky sections...
This Unknown City Wants To Become Thailand’s Next Vacation Hotspot
Hat Yai, Southern Thailand’s largest city, is positioning itself as the next vacation hotspot after rebounding from devastating 2025 floods. The city promotes its bustling markets, affordable street food, and easy access to Malaysia as alternatives to overtouristed Bangkok and Phuket....
Europe’s 3 Most Spectacular Lake Destinations For A Summer Vacation
Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) has highlighted three of Europe’s most spectacular lake destinations for summer travel: Italy’s Lake Garda, Slovenia’s Lake Bled, and Switzerland’s Interlaken. Lake Garda offers a spacious, affordable alternative to the pricier Lake Como, with easy...
Advice For an Appalachian Trail Newbie
A first‑time hiker tackled 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail, learning that logistics matter more than elite gear. He compared two entry options—walking the steep Amicalola approach versus a mile‑1 drop‑off—and found the latter saved time and energy. The post stresses...
Around the World in 288 Days
After 288 days on the road, the author and family logged over 45,000 km, sleeping in 16 cities across 12 countries before returning to Seattle. The trip was driven by three motives: giving the author’s daughter a unique travel experience,...
The Costa Meno: Italian Lakes
Yolo Journal’s Costa Meno guide spotlights affordable lodging across Italy’s five major lakes, limiting nightly rates to €300 (≈$330) during the high‑season July window. The list uncovers budget‑friendly options in traditionally upscale Lake Como and hidden gems on smaller bodies...
Orvis Built the Church. Duck Camp Is Filling the Pews.
Fly fishing is experiencing a surge, adding 2.2 million participants over the last decade and shifting its core demographic to 25‑34‑year‑olds. The fastest‑growing segment is first‑timers, who made up 17% of new anglers in 2024. New‑generation brands such as Duck Camp,...
Briana Gervat’s Journey Along The Great War’s Western Front
In 2022, Briana Gervat left the United States to hike the 500‑mile Western Front Way in France, completing the trek solo in 36 days. She became the first recorded woman to walk the entire World War I front line alone...
2026 Ornot Cargo Bibs for Men and Women
Ornot has refreshed its Cargo Bibs for 2026, pricing them at $228 and adding a recycled compression fabric that is 57% recycled nylon. The new design introduces invisible cargo pockets that stay flat when empty, wider breathable straps, and dyed‑to‑match...
Reformation and Reignition: A Series
Will Rice launches "Reformation and Reignition," a series that revisits and repackages his decades‑long fishing narratives. The collection blends early drafts, polished magazine pieces and brand‑new stories, spanning adventures from upstate New York to the Bahamas and British Columbia. Rice,...
The Ground Between Us
In a recent episode of Eli Henderson’s new podcast "The Ground between Us," the author appears as a guest to discuss his upbringing hunting and fishing in Kentucky and Louisiana. The conversation delves into the emotional and spiritual bonds people...
Suffolk Coast Path (UK)
The Suffolk Coast Path stretches 97 km from Landguard Fort in Felixstowe to Lowestoft, weaving through cliffs, marshes, heathland and historic seaside towns such as Aldeburgh and Southwold. The route features a modest 325 m vertical gain and requires a seasonal foot...
My Video of Our Ascent of Pico Duarte, Highest Mountain in the Caribbean
Adventure blogger Mark Horrell teamed up with humanitarian worker Edita to summit Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s highest peak at 3,101 m, during a three‑day trek in the Dominican Republic. The expedition, organized with local guide company Guias de Alturas, also reached...
Episode 284: Jana Palocna - Pico De Las Nieves (Canary Islands) FKT
Jana Palocna set an unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 41‑kilometer Pico de las Nieves route in Gran Canaria. The record was achieved during a spontaneous vacation run, despite an undiagnosed broken shoulder. The podcast episode details her last‑minute...
Victor Resende - Ultra D'Oeste - 2019-05-11
Victor Resende, a male ultra‑runner, finished the Ultra D'Oeste event on May 11, 2019 in 10 hours, 33 minutes and 50 seconds. The race followed the standard Ultra D'Oeste route and was completed as a self‑supported effort, with a water...
Sankey Canal (UK)
The Sankey Canal, opened in 1757, was Britain’s first Industrial Revolution canal, linking the St Helens coalfield to the River Mersey. Its construction sparked rapid growth in St Helens and Widnes, attracting collieries, glassworks, and chemical plants. Since the 1980s, the Sankey...
Thinking of the Last Journey
An unexpected storm forced the author and companion to abandon a planned dirt‑road trek and instead explore a remote canyon, where they documented a series of distinctive petroglyphs. The following day they floated the Gunnison River with a packraft, encountering...
Wayyln Turner, Daniel Masion - Wilsons Promontory - Northern Circuit - 2026-05-02
Wayyln Turner and Daniel Masion completed the Wilsons Promontory Northern Circuit on May 2, 2026 in a total time of 13 hours 25 minutes 42 seconds. The loop was markedly overgrown compared with their October 2023 attempt, forcing extensive bush‑bashing through head‑height shrubs. Dry conditions left most water sources...
The Continental Divide Trail:Parkview Mountain and the Steepest SOBO Climb of the CDT
The author recounts the grueling ascent of Parkview Mountain, the steepest self‑supported (SOBO) climb on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), highlighting hazardous blowdowns, a dilapidated 1916 fire‑lookout hut, and the physical toll of the terrain. After reaching the summit, the...
Hong Kong Full Territory Circumnavigation (New Territories + Kowloon + Lantau + Hong Kong Island)
A 616‑kilometre, 14,740‑metre‑gain foot circuit now links Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Lantau, creating the first full‑territory circumnavigation on foot. The route is fixed but allows minor deviations for road works, and runners must complete the loop...
Around the World
The poetic piece “Around the World” celebrates a journey of self‑discovery through global travel, cultural immersion, and continuous learning. It weaves vivid imagery of diverse landscapes, markets, and languages to illustrate how each experience shapes personal growth. The author urges...
Grayson Highlands – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 39
On May 1, 2026 Grey Fox logged Day 39 of his Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, adding 15 miles to reach a cumulative 515 miles. The segment traversed Grayson Highlands State Park, where the terrain shifted from flat meadows to rugged, wooded ridges. Encountering trail‑side ponies forced a...
THE HIKE: Part 11-Morgan's Surprise
Part 11 of “The Hike” continues the serialized erotic narrative on Substack, focusing on the narrator’s lingering thoughts about a previous encounter with Ranger Payton. The piece blends outdoor hiking imagery with reflections on newfound sexual desires, particularly the allure of...
Holly Budge Skydived Off Mt Everest and Built a Global Charity for Female Rangers
Holly Budge became the first woman to skydive from the summit of Mt Everest, turning a historic adventure into a platform for conservation. She founded How Many Elephants, a global charity that equips and supports female rangers protecting Africa’s most vulnerable...
Conservation to Commercial Success with Singita as the Power of Purpose
Singita, the luxury safari brand, has turned conservation into a core business driver, managing over one million acres of protected land across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Rwanda. By embedding the triple bottom line—people, planet and profit—into its operations, the...
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Black Yacht Weekend 2026 is slated for June 18‑21 on Chicago’s Lake Michigan, turning the Juneteenth holiday into a floating festival of music, networking, and cultural celebration for Black boaters. The event promises hundreds of yachts, sunset cruises, citywide nightlife...
Joseph DeMoor - South Grand Hogback Traverse (CO) - 2026-04-30
Joseph DeMoor recorded a 5‑hour‑8‑minute‑51‑second finish on the South Grand Hogback Traverse in Colorado, a point‑to‑point trail that runs along the iconic I‑70 ridge. The route features dramatic vistas and a rare, visible underground coal seam that is actively smoldering...
CDT Southern Terminus to Silver City: Ups and Downs
Thru‑hiker recounts the first 60 miles of the Continental Divide Trail from the Mexican border to Silver City, describing a mix of flat desert, sudden wind‑blown washes, and a sudden ascent into forested mountains. Extreme heat, scarce water, and rugged...
Yellow Blazing – Fox’s AT Thru Hike – Day 38
On day 38 of his Appalachian Trail thru‑hike, Grey Fox logged his 500th mile, bringing his total to 500 miles with 1,704 miles remaining. A detour onto the Iron Mountain trail introduced confusing yellow blazes, causing two navigation errors despite generally clear...
TrailPrint3D Converts GPS Data Into 3D Printable Terrain Models
TrailPrint3D is a Blender plugin that turns GPX tracks into 3‑D printable terrain models. Users install the add‑on, load a GPX file, and generate a mesh that can be colored by land cover. The tool offers shape options, framing, and...
Everest 2026: Route to Camp 2 In—With Risks
Everest’s 2026 climbing season has cleared the route to Camp 2, allowing Sherpa rope fixers to begin work toward the summit despite a lingering serac hazard. The Icefall Doctors could not find a safer alternative, so the path now passes below...
Jason Espero, Takashi Okada - K1/Kōnāhuanui (HI) - 2026-04-18
On April 18, 2026, ultrarunners Jason Espero and Takashi Okada completed a sea‑to‑summit run from Ala Moana Beach to Kōnāhuanui (K1) on O‘ahu in 2 hours 50 minutes 42 seconds. They selected a coastal start to shave distance, ran through Manoa using the Falls and Aihualama...
Find Your Beach
The piece curates thirteen low‑traffic beach destinations ranging from U.S. coastlines to hidden gems in France, Greece, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Denmark, the UK, and Croatia. It spotlights remote spots like Æro, Denmark—accessible only by boat or private plane—and the rugged...
Pedal & Paint: Morro Y Oro
Pedal & Paint, the lifestyle series that blends guided cycling tours with on‑site painting sessions, returns for its second season. The new episodes are filmed in Morro Bay, California, showcasing the town’s rugged coastline and vibrant art community. Host‑led rides...
This Stunning Zoceli Narum Is For Sale
Martin Saida’s Zoceli Bikes announced a refurbished XL Narum full‑suspension mountain bike for sale at €2,100 (approximately $2,300). The bike features a fresh powder‑coat, new bearings, and upgraded links, and comes with a factory warranty. Zoceli typically builds custom frames...
Michael Taylor & Steve Sillett Discover World’s 10 Tallest Douglas-Firs
Researchers Michael Taylor and Dr. Steve Sillett used advanced LiDAR processing to locate four of the ten tallest known coastal Douglas‑fir trees, including the world’s #4 and #5 specimens at 315.3 ft and 313.6 ft in Olympic National Park. Taylor rescued a...
Best Hiking Gear Deals of the Week: Up to 50% Off Arc’teryx, Patagonia, and More
REI’s shoulder‑season clearance is slashing prices on premium outdoor brands, with discounts up to 50% on items such as Arc’teryx fleece hoodies, Patagonia capilene tops, and Big Agnes ultralight tents. The sale features steep markdowns on high‑performance gear, from $20 headlamps...
Fairlight Strael 4.0 Now Offered in Iridescent Root Beer – Paul Kalifatidi
Fairlight has introduced an Iridescent Root Beer finish for its flagship Strael 4.0 road/all‑road bike, expanding the model’s color palette without altering the underlying frame architecture. The fourth‑generation frame sheds 280 g compared with the Strael 3.0 and incorporates a custom...
Meredith Quinlan - Guy Fawkes National Park Traverse - 2026-02-08
Meredith Quinlan completed the Guy Fawkes National Park Traverse in 20 hours 34 minutes 37 seconds, finishing on February 8, 2026. The 68‑kilometer ultra‑run traverses rugged valley terrain, offering pristine water sources at the Blicks River and a mix of champagne gravel and bitumen surfaces. Quinlan’s effort...
Gear Anxiety
The piece explores "gear anxiety"—the lingering doubt backpackers feel even after exhaustive research, budgeting, and field testing. Author Palmer Hurst describes how the fear of choosing the wrong equipment can erode confidence, affect conditioning, and amplify the emotional stakes of...
It Starts in Scotland
Alan Laurence, a 59‑year‑old legal professional from Perth, Australia, is gearing up for his first thru‑hike—a seven‑day, 96‑mile trek along Scotland’s West Highland Way with his 18‑year‑old son. The expedition is framed as a personal milestone and a springboard for...
Training For My Hikes
The author logged 1,144 miles of hiking in 2025, including 600 miles on Colorado’s Yampa Valley Trail, and used the unusually mild winter to stay active without a formal program. To counter back discomfort from weight loss, he added weekly...
Everest 2026: April 27 Weekend Update – Icefall Route In?
The 2026 Everest season faces a critical ice‑fall dilemma as a large hanging serac has widened to about eight feet, threatening the traditional route to Camp I. While some Sherpa teams claim the path is now safe, other expedition leaders report...
Discover Australia’s Lesser-Known Parks
Australia’s iconic landmarks dominate travel itineraries, but a string of lesser‑known parks across South Australia and Western Australia offers rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and adventure. From the semi‑arid caves of Nullarbor and whale‑watching on the Head of Bight to the...
Best 1 Person Tent For Backpacking Ultralight 2026
The article reviews the top ultralight 1‑person tents for solo backpackers in 2026, highlighting models such as Zpacks Plex Solo Lite, Zpacks Duplex Lite, Durston X‑Mid Pro 1, and Gossamer Gear The One. It provides a detailed comparison table with price,...
Tori "Chewy" Constantine - Vermont Lowest to Highest (VT) - 2026-04-26
Tori "Chewy" Constantine completed the Vermont Lowest‑to‑Highest ultra‑run on April 26, 2026 in a time of 4 hours, 0 minutes and 41 seconds. The self‑supported effort followed Route 15 through Essex before joining the Long Trail, with a mid‑point stop at a truck for...