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Don’t knock cold weather adventure until you try it. Hikes during the winter and shoulder seasons — which include March, April, September, October and November — are some of the best times to hit the ...

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REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Fjallraven, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently ...

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REI just dropped a big surprise sale on five of the best outdoor gear brands on the market. Through Mar. 3, REI Co-op members (a program worth joining if you haven’t already) can get an extra 25% off ...

As strict as the stay-at-home orders enacted in many places are, most of them still allow for solo or socially distanced outdoor exercise. Accordingly, if you live close to a trailhead, hiking is ...

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The sun is setting on Vasque, but not before releasing one more boot to keep outdoor enthusiasts out on the trail. Available now is the Horizon, a boot Vasque stated was designed for casual hikers who ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running ...