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You do not need millions to own a property near the trails. These five up-and-coming mountain towns offer scenic views and homes well below the national average. The post Mountain Towns With Cabins You Can Actually Afford to Buy in 2026 appeared first on Outside Online.

Three climbers from Latvia are dead following a fall on Mount McKinley. The accident occurred on ‘the Autobahn,’ a treacherous section of the West Buttress route. The post Three Climbers Are Dead in Denali National Park appeared first on Outside Online.

With RV and camper van costs soaring, I upgraded my SUV vehicle for maximum comfort. Here's how to deck out your car for elevated camping without spending a fortune. The post Why Car Glamping Is a Practical Alternative to VanLife And Expensive RVs appeared first on Outside Online.

This tiny Central American country serves up a special blend of wellness, adventure, and nature—and it all adds up to “pura vida” for locals and visitors alike The post Why Life Is Just Better In Costa Rica appeared first on Outside Online.

Meet our 10 favorite new rigs, tech, and tools for adventuring in the backcountry on four wheels. The post The Most Exciting New Gear From Overland Expo West 2026 appeared first on Outside Online.

Skip the buyer's remorse and rent a camper van first. These companies make it easy. The post 5 Camper Van Rental Companies to Try Before You Buy appeared first on Outside Online.

Drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia breaks her silence on Patagonia’s trademark lawsuit, calling out the brand's leadership. The post “One of Us Profoundly Misunderstood the Assignment.” Pattie Gonia Breaks Silence on Patagonia Lawsuit. appeared first on Outside Online.

A lifetime cyclist and avid mountain biker, our columnist ranks the most mountain bike-friendly small towns across America. The towns that made the cut have a lot of singletrack. But just as important as miles of trail is the vibe.  The post The Best Mountain Bike Towns in the U.S., Ranked  appeared first on Outside Online.

The best tents for stretching out, staying dry, and sleeping soundly under the stars The post The 7 Best Car Camping Tents for Couples and Families appeared first on Outside Online.

Dozens of adventure clubs have been planted in a multigenerational effort to build resilience in kids, and keep them outside. The post Resilience is a Collective Sport: How the 906 Adventure Team is Redefining Competition appeared first on Outside Online.

Forget federal maps—Native nations are bypassing gridlock to lead the electrification of the road on their own terms. The post Electric Nation Is Bringing the EV Revolution to Tribal Lands appeared first on Outside Online.

Greg Nance, House Representative from Washington, recently jogged the length of the Mississippi River to learn more about the country’s political divide. The post Meet Greg Nance, the Politician Who Ran 2,000 Miles Along the Mississippi to Understand America appeared first on Outside Online.

From Portland to Baltimore, once-toxic rivers are becoming the nation’s newest playgrounds as swimmers reclaim their right to city waters. The post The Rise of Urban Swimming in the U.S. appeared first on Outside Online.

For its centennial, America's most iconic highway gets a glow-up with fresh bicycle paths, revived retro hotels, and pavement that sings (for real).  The post Route 66 Redux: America’s Iconic Highway Is Transforming This Year As It Turns 100 appeared first on Outside Online.

A national movement is swapping concrete playgrounds for ecosystems to ensure every child has nature within reach. The post How the Trust for Public Land Is Rewilding American Schoolyards appeared first on Outside Online.

Key Takeaway: Bring your barista-grade coffee camping with these 10 compact gadgets that will help you pull off a seriously good cup anywhere you wander and roam. This list is divided into four different brewing methods: instant coffee, French press, pour-over, and AeroPress, with a bonus brew system at the end. Coffee tastes better outside. … Continued The post Four Different Methods for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Camping Coffee appeared first on Outside Online.

With more than 12,000 years of Indigenous history, this could be America’s 64th National Park, marking a historic shift in how the U.S. protects Native land. The post Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds and the Race for America’s Next National Park appeared first on Outside Online.

A climber on Oregon's Mount Hood survived being pinned by a 16,000-pound boulder near Timberline Lodge. Inside the miraculous, elite technical rescue. The post A Mount Hood Climber Was Trapped Beneath a 16,000-Pound Boulder. It Took a Masterclass in Technical Rescue to Save Him. appeared first on Outside Online.

Explore the best campsites in every national park, from iconic sites to less-crowded, dream-worthy escapes. The post The Best Campsites in Every National Park appeared first on Outside Online.

The worst scuba disaster in the island nation's history highlights the hidden risks of pushing underwater limits and the one vital rule that can save your life. The post What Every Diver Needs to Know About Scuba Safety in the Wake of the Maldives Tragedy appeared first on Outside Online.

Two climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending. The post Two Climbers Died While Descending from the Summit of Mount Everest appeared first on Outside Online.

Our team tested 54 different running shirts and tank tops in the lab and on the trails to find the options that handle heat and sweat best. Here's how to choose the right fit for your summer workouts. The post The Best Women’s Running Shirts and Tanks (Summer 2026): Field and Lab Tested appeared first on Outside Online.

There was a historically huge push to the top of Everest this week, but no reported deaths amid the summit bonanza. The post There Were Record Crowds on Mount Everest’s Summit This Week but No Deaths appeared first on Outside Online.

Halo Collar leads the smart collar pack with unlimited virtual fences, real-time GPS tracking, and a rugged design for outdoor play The post The Safest Way to Freedom for Your Dog appeared first on Outside Online.

Mountaineer Simon Kearns set a staggering new on-foot FKT on Mount Rainier, completing the 14.5-mile Paradise route in 3:43:52. The post A Broken Ski Forced Simon Kearns to Pivot. He Still Smashed the Mount Rainier Speed Record. appeared first on Outside Online.

We rode budget mountain bikes on Sedona's technical trails. Here's what actually holds up under $2,000. The post The Best Mountain Bikes Under $2,000, Tested in Sedona appeared first on Outside Online.

Our penny-pinching, spec-scrutinizing outdoor gear editors sifted through hundreds of pages to bring you over 30 deals from 9 Memorial Day sales. The post We Found Memorial Day Deals from REI, Backcountry, Evo, RTIC, and More appeared first on Outside Online.

We picked the eight best camping coolers on the market to make sure your drinks stay cold and food stays safe this season. The post The Best Coolers for Camping, Rafting, and Every Summer Adventure appeared first on Outside Online.

Our in-depth review of the new Hypershell X Ultra S outdoor exoskeleton. Discover how this lightweight, AI-powered suit handles rugged mountain trails. The post I Hiked Hypershell’s Latest Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton in the Grand Canyon. Here’s My Honest Review. appeared first on Outside Online.

These 14 shades are the best we’ve tested in comfort, clarity, protection, and style. The post The Best Sunglasses for Every Activity (Spring 2026): Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Outside Online.

The first of 517. On Ben More on Mull, May 18.Thirty years ago on May 18, 1996, I climbed Ben More on the Isle of Mull, the first summit on a walk over all the 517 Munros and Tops - mountains and subsidiary summits in the Scottish Highlands over 3,000 feet/914.4 metres in height. The walk ended 118 days later on Ben Hope, the northernmost Munro, after around 1770 miles/2850 km and some 575000

I have an unusual gear feature in the latest TGO magazine. Rather than a review of any particular product it's an opinion piece on packs and, in particular, what features I really don't like. More conventionally I also review the Patagonia R1 Air Fleece Vest.Also in the gear pages Lara Dunn and Peter Macfarlane each review three daypacks and Gemma Palmer and Peter Macfarlane each review three

Jetboil Stash (left) and Primus Lite Ultra 0.8LThe Jetboil Stash, launched several years ago, and the new Primus Lite Ultra 0.8L are, as far as I know, the two lightest gas canister stove systems by a long way. By stove system I mean a pot and stove designed to work together and only available as a unit. Usually the pot and stove lock together when in use though this isn't the case with the Stash