Martha's Vineyard Edgartown Lighthouse

Hooked on the Vineyard

Madras shorts and yacht clubs aside, Martha's Vineyard has plenty of opportunities to explore, play, eat, and relax. read more

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia

The Wild Shore
Virginia's Eastern Shore is the place to be each fall, as millions of songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl fly south for the winter.

Campfire cooking

Campground Finder
From Acadia to Yosemite, there's a campground waiting for you. Find it with our interactive tool.


Whitewater Rafting

The Wildest Whitewater
Raft West Virginia's most furious rivers, the Gauley and the New, with the region's first outfitters.

Vermont Road in Fall

Fall Foliage Guide
Plan your leaf-peeping adventures now. Our resources for each region of the country will get you started.



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Osprey Variant 52 Backpack

Today's Question

Are old-school backpacks worth buying, or has technology advanced too much? [answer]


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Park of the Week

Pyrenees National Park

This French-run park stretches 60 miles along the French-Spanish border, boasting 180 square miles of high-altitude lakes, towering summits, and fertile valleys. September brings great weather for trekking, cycling, and rafting in the park.


TIP OF THE WEEK: Water Filters Do the Trick

The Katadyn Pocket ceramic water filter takes the grit and gunk out of the water, unlike SteriPENs and iodine pills. Bring one along on backpacking trips.  [read more]

Pyrenees National Park


Photo credits: Martha's Vineyard Edgartown Lighthouse: courtesy, Wikipedia; Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs: Adam Jones/Photodisc/Getty; Dry Tortugas National Park: Seaplanes of Key West; The French Pyrenees: Philippe Colombi/Photodisc/Getty