We’ve Always Been Here: A Healing Journey for a Group of Indigenous Climbers
On a clear day in Seattle, you can see the ancient face of Tahoma or Ta Ko Ba (təqʷuʔmaʔ), craggy and snow-capped, at o...
01 Oct
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30 Sep
The Perfect Kit for Fall Hiking (and Spring Hiking Too)
Some things in life are predictable. The sun will spin around the Earth. Your best friend will make you laugh. And time...
23 Sep
Changing the Face of the Outdoors
In 1938, a group of outdoor-loving friends had a problem: They couldn’t get the quality gear they needed for their adve...
14 Sep
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our National Monuments?
From the Statue of Liberty standing tall above New York Harbor to Idaho’s volcanic Craters of the Moon, national monume...
29 Aug
The Perfect Kit for Leading Group Hikes with Kids
The two words a parent hates most are, “I’m bored!” When the kids are restless, no one is happy. You could have all the...
31 Jul
Small Trails, Big Impact: How Micro Trails Can Help You Connect with Nature
In Chicago, I don’t summit mountain peaks and I don’t carry a heavy pack. My outings in nature include hikes along wood...
22 Jul
Nature Is Magic, Presented by The North Face
Where there’s nature, there’s magic: We’re drawn to the unbelievable colors that a mountain sunrise splashes against th...
21 Jul
The Perfect Kit for Birding
The beauty of birding is its ability to wow you both in the backcountry and your very own backyard. Whether you spot a ...
30 Jun
The Perfect Kit: Day Hiking
Any season is perfect for hiking (if you ask me), but spring and summer bring out the best in our favorite trails. No m...
01 Jun
Good Gear: Danner Is Recrafting the Future of Boots
When you find the right gear, you want it to last a lifetime. Danner has known that since day one, crafting built-to-mo...