Doing it right takes more than just a hose and a bottle of chain grease.

You can soak and stay at these rad spots.

Plus, tips on how to avoid said masses.

For times when you want the surf and sand but not all the hype.

Eight places to (safely) spy on bears—and other big game—in their natural habitat.

If you're interested in disaster tourism, these places are packed with adventures and need your dollars more than ever before.

From adventure basecamps where mountain biking is religion to Gold Rush relics reborn as wine havens, these under-the-radar destinations have all the makings of a great weekend away. I write about the Sierra town of Graeagle.

Book a room and score perks, like a stargazing kit, bike-park access, or a hiking guidebook.

Want to get away on a dime? Here's where to go.

If you think travel agents disappeared completely in the age of online booking, think again. They're back—in a whole new, modern form.

Start planning now for these hard-to-get wilderness permits and once-in-a-lifetime trips.

Hopefully you don't get charged by a bear in the first place. But in a worst-case scenario, here's what to do.

We pulled together a few of our favorite places to camp—some developed campgrounds, some not—alongside America’s most stunning rivers.

Because, really, what's not to love about someone providing a luxe tent for you in these awesome locations?

Epic adventure spots where the families thrive and cellphones go to die. Here’s a story I wrote about where to unplug with your family this summer, featured on Fatherly.com.