Bill Ott Disappeared While Hiking the Grand Canyon 14 Years Ago. Authorities Just Found His Remains.
On April 5, 2012, 65-year-old Bill Ott set out on a three-week, solo thru-hike of a remote area of the...
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My Swiss Army Knife Is Far More than a Multitool
I was following my teenage sons down the cobblestone streets of Lucerne, Switzerland’s Old Town last month when a store...
I Hiked, Paddled, and Caved in America’s First National Park City, Chattanooga
My feet crunched on fine pebbles on a muggy summer morning as I descended the final 100-yards to one of...
What’s the Hardest Part of Catfish Noodling? Nailing the Instagram Shot.
Waist-deep in a cypress swamp is not an ideal place for second-guessing. Nor, at least for most sober people, is...
We Lab-Tested $50 Amazon Running Shoes Against Name-Brand Kicks. Here’s What’s Actually Worth Buying.
Running shoes, unlike a lot of other gear items, aren’t a “buy it for life” proposition. No matter how carefully...
Pack Less, Do More
Whether you’re packing for a weekend trek or a global adventure, there’s no doubt about the benefits of a lighter...
What ‘Yesteryear’ Gets Right (and Wrong) About Homesteading and Outdoors Influencers
Caro Claire Burke’s 2026 novel Yesteryear is a hit. With multiple weeks as #1 on the New York Times hardcover...
Could You Survive a Wildfire? 10 Lessons from Veteran Firefighters That Could Save Your Life.
In June, I was driving down a remote highway outside of Arizona’s Vermillion Cliffs National Monument when my phone buzzed...
The Helinox Cot One Convertible Was the Surprise Hero of My Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
The Helinox Cot One Convertible isn’t cheap. In fact, it’s probably one of the more indulgent pieces of camping gear...
