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Campers enjoying sunset on the cliffs of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

Campers enjoying sunset on the cliffs of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

Camping on Anacapa Island

Oxnard’s Wild Island Escape: Camping on Anacapa Island If you’re searching for an adventure that feels a world away—yet lies just an hour off the California coast—set your sights…

06/28/2026

Two hikers walking with White Mountain Peak on the high alpine plateau in California.

Two hikers walking with White Mountain Peak on the high alpine plateau in California.

California’s 14ers Series: Part 1

06/02/2026

Two people stand-up paddleboarding on a calm river at sunset during a local outdoor adventure in California.

Two people stand-up paddleboarding on a calm river at sunset during a local outdoor adventure in California.

Local Adventures: 5 Reasons to Stay Close to Home

05/28/2026

Vintage mountain biker descending a dusty dirt trail on a classic bike, showcasing early downhill riding and the origins of mountain biking in rugged terrain.

Vintage mountain biker descending a dusty dirt trail on a classic bike, showcasing early downhill riding and the origins of mountain biking in rugged terrain.

Repack: The Downhill Race That Built Mountain Biking

05/20/2026

byMarissa Neely

Aerial view of the Eel River winding through a rugged canyon with forested hills and gravel bars, showcasing Northern California wilderness, free-flowing river landscape, and restored salmon habitat.

Aerial view of the Eel River winding through a rugged canyon with forested hills and gravel bars, showcasing Northern California wilderness, free-flowing river landscape, and restored salmon habitat.

Eel River Dam Removal Could Create California’s Longest Free-Flowing River

04/22/2026

Mountain biker descending rocky trail above Lake Tahoe, showcasing technical singletrack, alpine forest scenery, and panoramic blue lake views in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Mountain biker descending rocky trail above Lake Tahoe, showcasing technical singletrack, alpine forest scenery, and panoramic blue lake views in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Earn Your Beer #140: South Lake Tahoe Well Earned

04/22/2026

Industry News and Notes

Panom, u których zdiagnozowano zaburzenia erekcji prącia, często zaleca się Viagra bez recepty dla mężczyzn. Można jednak dodać do swojej apteczki każdy inny lek z tym samym składnikiem aktywnym. Czym jest Sildenafil (generyczny Viagra)? Bardzo często lekarze polecają jedynie oryginalny Viagra, jednak inne leki o innym symbolu handlowym i producencie również z powodzeniem rozwiążą problemy z erekcją przy jednoczesnym podrażnieniu seksualnym.

Roadway leading toward Half Dome in Yosemite National Park during summer season.

Roadway leading toward Half Dome in Yosemite National Park during summer season.

Yosemite Announces Full Campground Access and Early Tioga Road Opening

Industry News

05/20/2026

Adult Chinook salmon swimming upstream in a Northern California river

Adult Chinook salmon swimming upstream in a Northern California river

California Reopens Chinook Salmon Fishing After Closure

05/20/2026

Park staff and students learning about California red-legged frog recovery in Yosemite wetlands

Park staff and students learning about California red-legged frog recovery in Yosemite wetlands

10,000 Frogs Later, Yosemite Recovery Effort Is Working

05/20/2026

View of Sempervirens Falls and recovering redwood forest along the reopened Sequoia Trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park

View of Sempervirens Falls and recovering redwood forest along the reopened Sequoia Trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Brings Back Summer Shuttle Service

05/18/2026

Snow-covered Sierra peaks overlooking Crowley Lake, a popular Eastern Sierra trout fishing destination in California

Snow-covered Sierra peaks overlooking Crowley Lake, a popular Eastern Sierra trout fishing destination in California

California Trout Season 2026 Opens April 25 Across State

Industry News

04/22/2026

California Governor Gavin Newsom announcing new state parks and land expansion on Earth Day

California Governor Gavin Newsom announcing new state parks and land expansion on Earth Day

California Announces Biggest State Park Expansion in Decades

Industry News

04/22/2026

South Fork American River rafting group paddling a yellow raft through whitewater rapids, wearing helmets and life jackets, splashing through fast-moving river surrounded by rocks and greenery

South Fork American River rafting group paddling a yellow raft through whitewater rapids, wearing helmets and life jackets, splashing through fast-moving river surrounded by rocks and greenery

Free Whitewater Rafting on California’s American River for Teachers, Military & First Responders

04/20/2026

California snow survey at Phillips Station showing little to no snow on the ground during April 2026

California snow survey at Phillips Station showing little to no snow on the ground during April 2026

California Snowpack Nearly Disappears After Hot, Dry March

Industry News

04/07/2026

Cyclists riding past vineyard and winery in rolling countryside, scenic wine country bike route with green fields, rural roads, and Pacific Northwest landscape views

Cyclists riding past vineyard and winery in rolling countryside, scenic wine country bike route with green fields, rural roads, and Pacific Northwest landscape views

Bicycle Rides Northwest: Scenic Routes, Exceptional Rider Experience

04/06/2026

Seabirds gather on a coastal piling along the California coast.

Seabirds gather on a coastal piling along the California coast.

Seabird Die-Off Along California Coast Linked to Starvation

Industry News

04/06/2026

Avian Influenza Detected in Northern Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park

Industry News

03/10/2026

The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series Welcomes Big Mountain Skier John Collinson

02/09/2026

Gear

Photo of women's Arc’teryx Cerium Hybrid Hoody in black

Photo of women's Arc’teryx Cerium Hybrid Hoody in black

Arc’Teryx Cerium Hybrid Hoody

09/06/2024

Close-up of hands operating a pump on a green sleeping pad.

Close-up of hands operating a pump on a green sleeping pad.

Exped Widget Pump

09/06/2024

Close up photo of someone riding a bike with a Moved By Bikes SUP and Kayak Trailer

Close up photo of someone riding a bike with a Moved By Bikes SUP and Kayak Trailer

Moved by Bikes Paddleboard and Kayak Trailer

08/21/2024

Photo of Leki Ultratrail FX.ONE pole

Photo of Leki Ultratrail FX.ONE pole

Leki Ultratrail FX.ONE

08/20/2024

Photos of Helinox Chair Zero High Back chair

Photos of Helinox Chair Zero High Back chair

Helinox Chair Zero High Back

08/06/2024

Blond surfer holding Sierra Stick on a beach.

Blond surfer holding Sierra Stick on a beach.

Sierra Stick Gear Review

04/09/2024

Author in Yulex wetsuit.

Author in Yulex wetsuit.

The Yulex Wetsuit by Patagonia

03/07/2024

jetboil minimo cooking system

jetboil minimo cooking system

Jetboil MiniMo Cooking System

10/15/2023

Bike and Running

Photo of two hikers with backpacks looking off trail into a beautiful cove on Catalina Island.

Photo of two hikers with backpacks looking off trail into a beautiful cove on Catalina Island.

Earn Your Beer #138: Santa Catalina by Land and Sea

11/20/2025

Bike to the Future Ride 2025

09/10/2025

Photo of Chris McNamara overlooking the Slinkard Valley.

Photo of Chris McNamara overlooking the Slinkard Valley.

Chris McNamara: Trail Scout

Biking

08/08/2025

byKurt Gensheimer

Group of cyclists riding uphill on a mountain road, smiling and waving at the camera ! 44th Annual Death Ride

Group of cyclists riding uphill on a mountain road, smiling and waving at the camera ! 44th Annual Death Ride

The 44th Annual Death Ride is Fast Approaching

06/13/2025

byPress Release

Santa Cruz Firecracker Race Celebrates 40 Years

05/30/2025

Photo of the author Krista Houghton on her Mountain Bike in the desert

Photo of the author Krista Houghton on her Mountain Bike in the desert

Age Is Just a Number

Biking

04/15/2025

byKrista Houghton

Close up of a bike with a Joshua tree in the background

Close up of a bike with a Joshua tree in the background

Biking Through Joshua Tree National Park: A Desert Adventure

Biking

04/10/2025

Photo of Alenka in back of an old, rusty, abandoned car with her bike and gear next to it.

Photo of Alenka in back of an old, rusty, abandoned car with her bike and gear next to it.

She Rides: Alenka Vrecek’s 2,500-Mile Journey Between Two Homes

Biking

04/09/2025

Photo of Matt and Bob during a stop during their bike tour through Joshua Tree National Park with iconic Joshua trees in the background.

Photo of Matt and Bob during a stop during their bike tour through Joshua Tree National Park with iconic Joshua trees in the background.

Cycling Through Joshua Tree National Park: A Desert Adventure

Biking

04/08/2025

Hiking & Backpacking

Image of Yosemite Valley in the river with snow covered peaks and rocks along the river.

Image of Yosemite Valley in the river with snow covered peaks and rocks along the river.

National Parks in Winter

Winter in National Parks offer serene beauty and solitude beyond summer crowds Before Lassen Peak gave me a great day on my skis, it gave me a rude awakening in my sleeping bag. Heavy snow…

01/21/2025

byMatt Johanson

photo of Kula Cloth on backpacks

photo of Kula Cloth on backpacks

Kula Cloth

12/12/2024

lava beds national monument

lava beds national monument

Exploring Lava Beds National Monument

Backpacking & Hiking

07/15/2024

byMatt Johanson

Surfing and Paddling

Six paddlers in a blue outrigger canoe race on the ocean, showcasing Polynesian heritage and teamwork in competitive water sports.

Six paddlers in a blue outrigger canoe race on the ocean, showcasing Polynesian heritage and teamwork in competitive water sports.

California Outrigger Canoeing: Tradition, Competition, and Community

12/04/2025

byAnthea Raymond

A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a large blue wave, carving sharply as water sprays around them near a rocky coastline.

A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a large blue wave, carving sharply as water sprays around them near a rocky coastline.

Saving Our Surf

11/22/2025

byKrista Houghton

Four people in a raft navigate whitewater rapids, with a guide steering from the back. Perfect for adventure travel and outdoor sports articles.

Four people in a raft navigate whitewater rapids, with a guide steering from the back. Perfect for adventure travel and outdoor sports articles.

Dory Boats

11/03/2025

byAnthea Raymond

Photo of a 20-foot drop into the Devil’s Washbowl

Photo of a 20-foot drop into the Devil’s Washbowl

The Middle Fork of the Kings River: California’s Ultimate Kayaking Challenge

05/14/2025

Thrilling whitewater rafting scene with a group navigating heavy rapids in a green inflatable raft.

Thrilling whitewater rafting scene with a group navigating heavy rapids in a green inflatable raft.

Rafting the American River: The Ultimate Adventure with Tributary Whitewater Tours

05/10/2025

underwater shot of a shark

underwater shot of a shark

Sharks and Us

Surfing

12/05/2024

Paddle Tribal Waters

10/17/2024

How Sustainable Surf is Revolutionizing Ocean Conservation

09/06/2024