This Electric Kayak Comes With Pedal Assist and Cruise Control. But Does It Beat a Regular Old Kayak?

I paddled down the Chicago River to see if this $5,500 e-kayak is worth the splurge. Here’s my take, along with several ...

I Stayed Up for 24 Hours at an Ultramarathon. Here’s What I Learned About Why Runners Go Long.

Mile trail races booming in popularity, and every other person we know seems to be training for an ultra. Our writer—who is ...
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What’s at Stake as Fires Threaten Mount Hood’s Historic Landmarks and Ski Areas

Every summer since 1924, U.S. Forest Service employees have worked inside the historic Flag Point Fire Lookout in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest (MHNF). On July 31, 2026, the high-alpine cabin ...

Can Growing Mountain Towns Keep Their Soul? Bend Has a Plan.

As crowding and soaring costs strain popular adventure hubs, one town is using hotel taxes to rebuild trails, ease traffic, ...

The Best Mountain Towns for EVs in the U.S.

As public chargers expand beyond major metropolitan areas, these seven outdoor destinations make driving an electric car ...

I Spent Years Looking for an Affordable Mountain Town. I Finally Found It.

As housing costs soar in famous outdoor hubs, one under-the-radar city offers mountain access, vibrant culture, and homes for ...

I’ve Forecast Extreme Weather for 30 Years. These Are My Top Adventure Towns for Escaping the Heat.

A veteran television meteorologist shares her favorite under-the-radar U.S. towns where summer temperatures stay comfortably ...

Choosing the Right Trail Running Shoes

Whether you’re venturing off the pavement for the first time or gunning for your first ultra, get advice and footwear from ...

Gear Up For Back to School with 18 Deals on Backpacks, Apparel, and More

Whether you’re the parent of an elementary schooler or a college student, these 18 back-to-school bargains are worth checking ...

The Feds Just Opened Public Lands to AI Data Centers—Starting Near Lake Mead

Under a fast-track federal mandate, the Bureau of Land Management quietly approved a warehouse-sized AI data center ten miles ...

The Best Budget Running Shoes We've Found Under $120

Running shoes can be expensive. With costly technologies like supercritical, nitrogen-infused midsole foams and highly ...

Sun Valley Resort Just Became the First Dark Sky-Certified Ski Resort in the U.S.

As artificial light and satellite networks obscure views of the Milky Way, this Hollywood and local-loved mountain resort ...