Unlike most ultramarathons, Big’s Backyard Ultra, held in a backyard in Tennessee, has no set distance or finish time. Participants continue running an endless loop until there’s only one person left standing.

It’s the season for cozy cabins you can curl up in—and explore from. Plus: We’ve got one private island bungalow worth the splurge.

Thanks to massive powder conditions, Wolf Creek will be the first ski area to open this season. Here's what you need to know, plus the resorts we think could be turning chairlifts next.

Avoid the Northeast's traffic-clogged roads and get out on foot or bike at these lesser-known leaf-peeping destinations

From costumed toboggan rides to an unsanctioned triathlon in the Tetons, these quirky competitions are no joke.

When you’re done playing outside in Tahoe, here’s where to grab a cold craft beer in Tahoe.

Forget the all-you-can-eat buffets. These small-ship cruises offer unparalleled access to adventure.

Craig Slagel was a runner with a bad sense of direction who created a running app with turn-by-turn audio navigation to prevent him from getting lost. He had no idea who the app would benefit the most: runners who are visually impaired.

Avoid the crowds and catch a meteor shower or monarch butterfly migration on these perfect autumnal treks.

Why hike into a remote, off-the-grid hut when you can bike in instead?

Just one year after purchasing Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington from his family’s Boyne Resorts, John Kircher decided to sell his ski area to Alterra Mountain Company, now making Crystal an Ikon Pass destination. Here’s why he did it.

I chatted with an NPR reporter about my experiences on the highest peak in the Lower 48 and why more people need to be willing to turn around before reaching the summit.

Devon Yanko was sexually abused as a teenager. It took hundreds of miles for her to run away from the trauma.

Imagine a future where a robot checks you into your hotel, carries your luggage through the airport, and tunes your skis. Turns out, that future is already here.

Tim Conibear started a surf therapy program in Cape Town that's helping thousands of kids discover both surfing and a sense of community.