Because you don't want to be led deep into the backcountry by just anyone.

Eight one-of-a-kind events for those who aren't into the standard swim, bike, run.

Give back to the trails you enjoy. It's good for you and the place you’re visiting.

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.