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This Scenic National Park in the Painted Desert Has a ‘Rainbow Forest’—And Route 66 Retro Vibes
Petrified Forest National Park, the sole national park intersecting historic Route 66, is celebrating the Mother Road’s 100‑year centennial in 2026. Covering roughly 222,000 acres, the park showcases 200‑million‑year‑old petrified logs that sparkle with quartz‑derived colors, alongside the vivid Painted Desert landscape. Visitors can drive a 28‑mile scenic loop, use audio tours, and hike trails such as Giant Logs and the Agate House loop. Nearby Route 66‑themed lodging like the Wigwam Motel adds retro charm to the experience.
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This Scenic Lake Straddles 2 States—And It Has Slot Canyons, Secluded Beaches, and Epic Sunset and Milky Way Views
Lake Powell, straddling the Arizona‑Utah border, offers a vast desert lake framed by red‑rock cliffs, slot canyons and iconic landmarks such as Rainbow Bridge. The destination’s popularity hinges on houseboat rentals, water sports, and proximity to attractions like Antelope Canyon...
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My Sister Was Born With Cerebral Palsy—But It Doesn’t Stop Us From Creating Family Travel Memories
Lakshmee Lachhman‑Persad, founder of Accessible Travel NYC, recounts how her sister Annie’s cerebral palsy inspired a family‑focused accessible‑travel platform. Starting with a daycation to the New York Botanical Garden, she began documenting wheelchair‑friendly outings across the city. The initiative now highlights dozens...
Hiking the Adirondacks’ High Peaks? You May Need a Permit to Do That Soon.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is reviewing a report that could impose a permit system on the Adirondack High Peaks, the state’s most trafficked wilderness area. The study, commissioned by Otak Inc., recommends capping daily hikers at the...
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9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local
A California resident highlights nine standout beach towns, ranging from iconic surf hubs like Malibu, Solana Beach, and Half Moon Bay to charming, walkable enclaves such as Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea and Capitola. The list also includes inland river‑beach Guerreville and upscale coastal...
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I Live in Quince Clothing Year Round—And These Are My 14 Favorite Pieces for Travel, Starting at $30
Travel writer highlights 14 Quince pieces that blend luxury aesthetics with practical travel needs, ranging from a Mongolian cashmere wrap to washable silk dresses. Prices stay modest, with most items under $150, allowing frequent flyers to maintain a polished look...
A Quiver Beats a Quiver-Killer when It Comes to Mountain Bikes
A recent survey of nearly 3,000 mountain‑bike enthusiasts found that 60 % would rather own a single, all‑terrain “super” bike than a quiver of average machines. The author argues that a bike quiver offers financial flexibility, protects against rapid technology turnover,...
The Micro-Adventure Resolution: How Americans Plan One-Hour Outdoor Escapes in 2026
Americans are turning to one‑hour micro‑adventures to bridge the gap between intention and idle screen time. A Retrospec survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found 32.5% spend unexpected free hours scrolling, while 88% say weekly micro‑adventures make them feel proud. The...
Dark Sky Running Is a Growing Movement to See the Stars
Nighttime trail running, dubbed dark‑sky running, is emerging as a niche adventure sport that blends endurance exercise with stargazing. The movement gained momentum after a full‑moon run across Joshua Tree’s 37‑mile traverse, highlighting the appeal of Bortle‑1 skies in International...
Kimber Cross Is the First Female Adaptive Ice Climber to Send Bridal Veil Falls WI5/6
Kimber Cross, a kindergarten teacher and sponsored athlete, completed the first documented female adaptive ascent of Bridal Veil Falls, a 365‑foot WI5‑6 ice line in Telluride, on March 16. She achieved the climb using a custom upper‑limb prosthetic equipped with...
Sense Adventure Celebrates 26 Years of Offering Sunset World Group Members and Guests Experiences
Sense Adventure marked its 26th anniversary by showcasing a blindfolded, multi‑sensory journey through Mexico’s Tres Ríos Natural Park, part of the Sunset World Group portfolio. The experience replaces sight with touch, sound, smell and taste, encouraging deep emotional connections with the...
Spain Is Set to Experience Three Solar Eclipses – Here’s Where to See Them Best
Spain will host three solar eclipses between 2026 and 2028, dubbed the “Iberian Trio.” The series includes total eclipses in August 2026 and August 2027 and an annular eclipse in January 2028. The 2026 total eclipse will trace a sunset path from Galicia...
6D Reimagines Off-Road Goggles With Launch Of The New ‘MAX’
6D Helmets has entered the off‑road eyewear market with the MAX goggle, featuring the oversized MAXVIEW polycarbonate lens that is 87% larger than standard goggles and maintains Class 1 optical clarity. The new FLOAT Fit system transfers structural load to the helmet,...
The 9 Best Portable Tire Inflators for Peace of Mind on Your Next Road Trip
Popular Mechanics’ 2025 Gear of the Year Awards crowned the Milwaukee M18 Portable Tire Inflator as the top portable inflator, thanks to its record‑fast inflation, four memory presets, and a five‑year warranty. The guide also highlights the Etenwolf Vortex S6 for...
Flash Review: 26/27 RMU Apostle 105
RMU has launched the Apostle 105, the latest iteration of its flagship power tool line, succeeding the well‑liked Apostle 106. The new model retains the core design but introduces a lighter chassis, upgraded lithium‑ion battery, and refined trigger response. Early testing shows...
John John Florence Hunts Freakish Secret Slabs in New Zealand (Video)
Three‑time world surf champion John John Florence continues his self‑imposed sabbatical, sailing with his family to New Zealand and chasing rarely seen slab waves. The latest Vela episode captures the family’s offshore lifestyle, their toddler Darwin on board, and a...
New Film Follows Indigenous Teens Kayaking the Klamath River After Dam Removal
In the summer of 2024, 28 Indigenous teenagers completed the first full‑length kayak descent of the Klamath River, traveling more than 300 miles from Oregon’s headwaters to the Pacific Ocean. Their expedition followed the removal of four dams—the largest dam‑removal...
The Wildest Taipei Cycle Show Tech and a Broken Factor One
The Taipei Cycle Show unveiled a $31,000 3D‑printed titanium road bike, the industry’s first 32‑inch suspension fork, and a new Chinese gravel model priced at roughly half of comparable Western offerings. Reporters also examined budget power‑meter pedals and Pirelli’s claim...
Traverses, Solos, and New Routes in the Alps
Swiss alpinists Jonas Schild and Silvan Schupbach freed the trad route Komplexe Komplexe on Stockenflueh, tackling pitches up to 8a+ and completing the climb by night with headlamps. On March 24, Italian climber Filip Babicz soloed a new variation of the...
Success on Famed Patagonia Route After 13 Days and Snowy Weather
Belen Prados, Caro North, Amelie Kuhne and Julia Cassou completed the first all‑female ascent of the iconic South African route on the east face of Patagonia’s Central Tower of Paine. Over 13 days they battled rockfall, snow, and high winds,...
He Said He Discovered the North Pole—Then His Rival Literally Buried the Proof Under a Rock. Did Both Men Lie?
In April 1909 American explorer Robert Peary, aided by Matthew Henson and Inuit companions, announced they had reached the geographic North Pole, a claim quickly challenged by Dr. Frederick Cook, who asserted he had arrived a year earlier in April...
Ainhize Belar Climbs Two 5.14+ Routes in Less Than a Week
Spanish climber Ainhize Belar, 20, sent two of the country’s hardest sport routes—La Reina Mora (5.14c/d) and Victimes del Futur (now consensus 5.14d)—within a single week in March 2024. Both lines, established by Ramón Julián, are benchmark endurance climbs that...
Video: Red Bull Wingsuiters Chase Northern Lights Over Alaska
Red Bull Air Force athletes Jeff Provenzano and John DeVore completed a meticulously planned night wingsuit jump beneath Alaska’s Northern Lights. The jump, years in the making, required remote coordination, specialized lighting, and precision landing in total darkness. It marks...
Cardwell Clubhouse / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The Cardwell Clubhouse, a 151 m² off‑grid structure designed by Heather Dubbeldam, serves as both utility hub and leisure space for an outdoor‑focused family. Powered entirely by a nearby photovoltaic array with battery storage, the building blends a flexible recreation room,...
The New Global Road Trip: How Motorhome Travel Is Redefining Tourism From America to Australia
Motorhome tourism, once synonymous with the United States, is becoming a truly global phenomenon. While the U.S. still boasts iconic routes like Yellowstone and the Pacific Coast Highway, stricter visa policies and shifting perceptions are dampening foreign RV arrivals. Australia,...
The 3 Best Portable Jump Starters in 2026: Get Charged Up
The article reviews the top portable lithium‑ion jump starters for 2026, highlighting the Wolfbox 4,000‑amp model as the overall winner, the NOCO Boost X as the most compact option, and the Battery Tender 2,000‑amp unit for safety and versatility. Prices...
Washington's Cute Island Town Is A Basecamp For Beach Fun
Freeland, a charming town of just under 2,000 residents on Washington’s Whidbey Island, serves as a convenient base for exploring the Salish Sea’s coastal gems. Visitors can pick up maps at the local Chamber of Commerce visitor center and then...
Ikon Pass Adds SilverStar Mountain, Expands Reach Into Canada
Alterra Mountain Company's Ikon Pass announced that SilverStar Mountain in British Columbia will join the pass for the 2026‑27 winter season. Ikon Pass holders will receive seven days of skiing at SilverStar, while Ikon Base Pass holders get five days,...
I Spent 25 Years Producing Survival Shows. Here’s What I Actually Pack to Stay Alive.
A veteran producer of adventure series such as *Naked and Afraid* and *Dual Survival* reveals the gear he relies on to survive tropical jungles. He recommends a military‑grade poncho, portable boot dryers, a robust multi‑tool, high‑concentration DEET, and a water‑bladder...
China Cycle 2026 Begins Next Month: 13 Exhibition Halls, Thousands of Visitors Expected
China Cycle 2026 will open May 5‑8 at Shanghai’s New International Expo Centre, featuring 13 exhibition halls of bicycles, components and emerging technologies. The show follows a 2025 edition that drew 156,350 visitors, including nearly 17,000 international attendees from 144 countries. Trade‑matching...
Video: A Quick Strike Mission With Marcel Hunt
ForbiddenBike released a new video titled “Quick Strike Mission” featuring pro rider Marcel Hunt testing the triple‑crown Dreadnought and a single‑crown build over a day‑and‑a‑half shoot. The production captured high‑speed runs, problem‑solving after a mechanical issue, and the rider’s versatile...
'The Meaner We Are, the Better We Get Along' Say Race Across the World Siblings
Siblings Katie and Harrison from Manchester are competing on BBC’s Race Across the World, a 12,000‑km trek across Europe and Asia for a £20,000 prize (about $25,400). The race forces five duos to travel without phones and survive on a daily...
Review: MSR Reactor 1.7L Stove System
The MSR Reactor 1.7 L stove system combines a regulated canister burner with a hard‑anodized pot and lid, weighing 17.6 oz total. It boils a liter of water in roughly 3–3.5 minutes and maintains performance in wind and cold thanks to its enclosed...
YETI Skala 32L Review: Tough, Clever and Surprisingly Roomy Hiking Backpack
Yeti launched its first hiking backpack, the Skala 32L, priced at $300 (≈£275/€300/AU$475) and positioned as a premium, rugged option. The pack features the patented RipZip three‑way zipper for quick top, front, and bottom access, a stiff Guardcore nylon shell,...
North America's Oldest Lake Is A Crystal-Clear Vacation Haven Straddling Two States
Lake Tahoe, formed about 2.3 million years ago, is the oldest lake in North America and the third‑oldest on the planet. Spanning roughly 75 miles of shoreline, two‑thirds lies in California while the remainder borders Nevada. The California side is more developed...
Snow Country: How Niseko Became Japan's Ski and Property Boomtown
Over the past three decades, Niseko in western Hokkaido has transformed from a quiet ski village into Japan’s premier luxury ski and property boomtown. A wave of domestic and foreign capital has driven the construction of high‑end resorts and villas,...
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This Utah State Park Has Pink Sand Dunes That Look Otherworldly—Plus Massive Hills and Spectacular Sunsets
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in southwestern Utah showcases striking pink sand dunes created by wind‑eroded Navajo sandstone, a landscape best viewed at sunrise or sunset. The 3,730‑acre park, open year‑round, offers sand sledding, sandboarding, ATV riding and guided...
6 Best Trail Running Shoes of 2026 for the Path Less Traveled
GQ’s 2026 roundup names the Hoka Speedgoat 7 as the overall best trail running shoe, praised for its cushioned ride and energy‑return midsole. The list also highlights Norda’s bio‑based Dyneema 002 for design innovation, Altra’s Mont Blanc Carbon for race‑day propulsion, and Arc’teryx’s...
Is It Safe to Drink Straight From a Stream? Why “Pristine” Backcountry Water Is a Lie in 2026.
Backcountry hikers face a high risk of waterborne illness, as recent studies show pathogens like Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Campylobacter are present in 80‑90% of untreated surface water sources. Even seemingly pristine lakes now contain microplastics and human fecal contamination, debunking...
The States With the Most (And Least) Mountain Bike Trails Per Person
A recent RVezy analysis ranking the lower 48 states by mountain‑bike trail mileage per 100,000 residents shows South Dakota at the top with 51.6 miles, while Louisiana trails far behind at 1.2 miles. The study also places Wyoming, Vermont, and...
Walking the Way of St Augustine
The Way of St Augustine is a 20‑mile walking route linking Ramsgate’s seafront to Canterbury’s 11th‑century cathedral. Along the trail hikers pass historic churches, marshland scenery and a shrine built by Augustus Pugin, and can obtain a pilgrim’s passport that...
Better Than Rocket League: Now You Can Play Giant-Sized Soccer With Rally Cars in Las Vegas
Vegas Rocket Rally introduces a real‑life, giant‑sized car soccer experience in Las Vegas, where teams of two drive modified Honda Civics to kick a six‑foot ball across a dirt arena. Matches consist of two 15‑minute halves, totaling a 30‑minute showdown. The...
Winnebago Industries, Minnesota Twins Take Partnership Beyond the Ballpark in Year Three
Winnebago Industries and the Minnesota Twins marked the third year of their Official Outdoor Adventure Partnership by launching the "Seen in the Wild" sweepstakes. The activation centers on Twins mascot T.C. Bear traveling the region in a custom‑wrapped Grand Design...
Earth Month Giveback: BLUETTI and Leave No Trace First Bio-Based Power Station Initiative
Clean‑energy company BLUETTI has renewed its partnership with the nonprofit Leave No Trace, launching the Bio‑Based Elite 100 V2 Giveback initiative. The program pledges a $1 donation for every Bio‑Based Elite 100 V2 power station sold through September 30, 2026, supporting...
Atelier Olympia Launches Mondial Bikes: The People’s Bike
Atelier Olympia introduced Mondial, a new house‑bike brand targeting commuters, gravel riders, and casual cyclists. The steel 4130 chromoly frame starts at $1,099 CAD (≈$806 USD) for the frameset, while complete builds range from $1,999 to $2,999 CAD (≈$1,436–$2,155 USD). Designed with universal dropouts,...
5 Adult Summer Camps For Unforgettable Experiences And Expanding Your Horizons
Adult summer camps are experiencing a surge as travelers seek immersive, community‑focused getaways. The article highlights five standout programs for 2026: Melanated Campout in Georgia, Camp No Counselors across multiple U.S. states, the women‑only Camp Château in France, the LGBTQ+...
Everything We Know About The New Season Of Race Across the World
BBC's "Race Across the World" returns for its sixth season, launching on April 2 at 8 p.m. on BBC One and iPlayer. Five pairs of adventurers will traverse more than 12,000 km through Italy, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia,...
Exhausting But Worth It: Trail Running in the City
A New York runner chronicles the arduous commute from Queens to the Long Path trail, using subways, buses, and the Staten Island ferry to reach a 50‑kilometer ultra and weekly training runs. The journey can take 45 minutes to over an hour,...
The Best Men’s Hiking Boots and Shoes of 2026
The article reviews the top men’s hiking shoes and boots for 2026, highlighting models that excel in value, versatility, speed, grip, backpacking support, cushioning, and durability. Prices range from $179 for the Scarpa Moraine Low to $420 for the Meindl...
Pádraig O’Hora: ‘My Answer Isn’t in the Pub. My Answer Is in the Sea or It’s on the Mountain’
Mayo Gaelic football star Pádraig O’Hora is preparing to summit Mount Everest in May 2024, after a series of extreme endurance challenges including a recent climb of Aconcagua. He frames the expedition as a mental‑health antidote, partnering with the Mayo...