Free Superior Hiking Trail Maps + Desktop Wallpaper
My Unofficial Superior Hiking Trail maps are as done as they are going to be for this March 2026 edition. They are now available for free. I'm also throwing in an image of mine that you can use for your desktop.
104 Skydivers From 20 Nations Break World Record
Above all nations is humanity: 104 skydivers from 20 nations set a world record https://t.co/rdJzZWJ2FT
Iran's Stunning Landscapes Hidden Behind Oppressive Regime
For some reason, always pictured Iran as a pile of sand But actually, scenic as heck and probably be awesome area to explore if the Gov't was not so batshit crazy https://t.co/SsjjuWd6xj
Seeking Compact Power: Is Fujifilm X100VI the Answer?
I'm once again looking for a small/medium sized point-and-shoot camera and really wish Canon had something. My walk-around camera is a Canon R5 with a 24-105 and while I adore the camera, I wish I could sacrifice a little performance...
Tahoe Winter Triathlon: Ski, Bike, Wake‑Surf in One Day
My Tahoe friends are doing the Tahoe triathlon this week: Snow ski in the morning, bike to the lake, wake surf in the afternoon. This is usually a June or July activity.
Early Mornings Unlock California’s Hidden Waterfalls
POV: the best days start at 5:38 when you’re headed out to find a few unmapped waterfalls in California. Pictures soon…
Wishing for Hiking Gear to Conquer Satima This Weekend
Someone should gift me a full hiking gear 🥹 I can’t imagine I am missing out on Satima this weekend
Escape to Hudson Valley: 70°F, Train Access, Endless Activities
On Sunday, the Hudson Valley will be delightful with temps nearing 70. If you’re in the city, you can jump on an early train from grand central & get off at places like Beacon, Cold Spring, Poughkeepsie. A million things to...
Seeking Fresh Travel Creators to Revitalize Our Feed
Feeling a little uninspired by travel content lately (including our own tbh). Who are your favorite creators in the travel/outdoor space right now that are doing something different? Drop them below, we need a fresh follow to shake up our...
Seeking 9‑mile South Central PA Trail Runs
South Central PA runners - ISO trail running recommendations in this area. Need locations to start putting in 9+ miles. I've been doing rail & trolley trails, but I'm bored. Hiking reserved for a different day. Not interested in Rocksylvania technical...
300km Walk, Hostels, €600: My Best Vacation
My best vacation was walking 300kms in 12 days and staying in hostels with a bunch of other people. Spent like €600 total. Loved every second of it
Nature Runs Unlock Childlike Wonder and Magic
For me, getting out in nature & running or wandering is a direct portal to a childlike time & place of play & wonder. It's literal magic.
Sierra Foothills Feel Like an Alien, Signal‑free Planet
Driving up the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevadas is the closest I've ever felt to being on another planet. Extremely isolated, extremely visually striking, no signal.
Discover Peru's Magic in Our New Photography Workshop
NEW WORKSHOP: The Wonders Of Peru @autpops and I have been working on this one for awhile and I'm SO stoked to finally be able to announce it! Peru is my single favorite country on earth (I lived there for awhile...
First Photo of Utah’s Hidden Vista
Found this super unique view in Utah, might be the first person to photograph it.
Day 2: Exploring Connecticut’s Haunted Hearthstone Castle
Day 2 of “Don’t Think” challenge takes us to one of the most haunted spots in Connecticut, the Hearthstone castle on the Ives Trail. First known as the “Sanford Castle” it was Built between 1895 and 1899 by Fred G....
Levo Kids Bike Delivers Epic Performance, Cheap Gatlinburg Adventure
The Specialized Levo Kids is the best $3,000 Ive ever spent. My 8 year old did 10 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation in 90 minutes. Gatlinburg is also awesome this time of year. No crowds and cheap as hell. https://t.co/KKdHbyhaDv
11 Must‑Visit Vermont Towns Beyond Montpelier
If you were going to map Vermont and include Montpelier on the map, what other 11 artsy, touristy, or outdoor-orientated towns would you include?
Explore Cook County’s Spring Gravel Biking Trails
I have a short article about gravel biking in Cook County, MN in the Spring issue of Minnesota Trails Magazine. The magazine is free online and at state parks, visitor centers and many tourism-related businesses.
Discover Oregon Trail History at Scotts Bluff
A Beacon on the Prairie: Retracing the Oregon Trail at Scotts Bluff National Monument https://t.co/tLFX7G0haf
Light Swallows Hadrian’s Wall, Revealing Its Scale
A luminous pause on Hadrian’s Wall - the southward view near Sycamore Gap, taken last month after walking the line. It speaks of scale, for me - the building being absorbed by the light. https://t.co/EkN2pqxJbV
Ranch Living Beats City Costs, Boosts Self‑Sufficiency
i live on ranch, and it cost me less than buying an apartment in california. the downside is isolation from city life. if that doesn't bother you, quality of life shoots up. you'll become obsessed with animals 😂 i have...
Top Activities for an Alta Badia Dolomites Adventure
Alta Badia Adventure – The Best Things To Do In The Dolomites https://t.co/dROu4Btvf8 by @paultaylor006
Your Essential Isle of Skye Mini Guide Awaits
Scotland keeps pulling us back and Skye is a big reason why. We put together an Isle of Skye Mini Guide with everything you need to know before you go, go give it a save. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVv5-6GlSCR/?img_index=1
Iditarod Update: Riley Diche Leads, Hall Trails
In the meantime, at the #Iditaro ...the field is still pretty compact. Riley Diche is in #Ophir Ryan Hall 13 miles behind 12 Mushers in #Takotna If you live nature, dogs, tradition, sports - follow the greatest race life. https://t.co/UAiz3cuKZQ
Three-Month Pilgrimage Begins: NYC to Thailand
3 month pilgrimage starts this morning. NYC > Austin > Tucson > Thailand Let the adventures begin 💜🦋💜🌈
How Photography Fuels Public Land Conservation
Boundary Waters Podcast Ep. 127 – Photography and the Preservation of Public Lands, with Bryan Hansel https://wtip.org/archives/boundary-waters-podcast-ep-127-photography-and-preservation-of-public-lands-with-bryan-hansel/
Golden Gravel Trail Debuts, Yet Stops Short of East Coast
The Adventure Cycling Association released the Golden Gravel Trail today. It's a 3,805-mile route released for their 50th anniversary. The ACA got their start with a route that went coast to coast, so while this looks really cool, I'm confused...
Seeking Brand Partnerships for Guatemala Volcano Adventure
Next month, I’ll be in Guatemala chasing volcano views and lake swims. 🇬🇹 Already teaming up with Title Nine for the trip, do any other brands want to collaborate?
Death Valley’s Superbloom: Wildflowers, Cracks, Sunsets United
🌼 Where can you find wildflowers, mud cracks and sunsets all in one place? Death Valley National Park 🏜️ it’s a photographer dream and with the superbloom going on right now in Death Valley it’s a sight to see. . . . #deathvalley...
Season's Last Death Valley Adventure, Already Planning Winter Return
Last Death Valley trip of the season. Excited to know I’ll be back next winter (like I always am) 🤭
Daylight Saving Chaos: 3:30 AM Wake‑up Hell
Waking up at 3:30 to guide a trip on the same day the clocks change is a new kind of hell I didn’t realize existed til I woke up confused af this morning. Now I’m a coffee in and about...
Fresh 3‑Foot Snow Delivers Epic Wasatch Backcountry Tracks
Just an absolutely outrageous morning in the Wasatch backcountry today. 3 feet of brand new snow and we got to make fresh tracks 😍 (Video from my friend Todd, I’m in the orange)
Epic Kyrgyzstan Bike Adventure: Summer Memories Unleashed
1969 or 2025? Looking back on some of the best times from last summer. 30 days of exploring by bike while racing through the mountains and valleys of Kyrgyzstan.. I sure could’ve used a haircut before starting that trip. 📸: @joelbarger_...
Destroying Big Sur’s Calla Lilies Is Not Hiking
POV: cutting down all of the Calla Lilies in Big Sur is vandalism, and not how to hike like a respectable human being.
Introducing Trail Etiquette: My Guide for Respectful Hikers
I’m not sure if the internet is ready to handle my next “how to hike like a respectable human being” trail etiquette. Guesses are welcome below :)