You don’t need a reservation to pitch a tent at these free and dispersed camping areas on public land, from empty beaches to lush forests to hot springs. Go, enjoy, and pledge to leave the place in better shape than you found it. Published on OutsideOnline.com

Why drive to the trailhead when you can pitch a tent or park your van within riding distance of the trail? We rounded up 20 of the best places in the U.S. where you can mountain bike right from your campsite. Published on Flylowgear.com.

These seven destinations are the perfect summer base camps, with plenty of adventure on and off the water. Published on Outside Online.

Washington is a woodsy state filled with incredible cabins from the mountains to the sea, but here, we’ve found the very coolest dwellings to cozy up in. Published on FieldMag.com.

Whether you’re looking for a slopeside A-frame at Alta or a treehouse-style cabin near Zion National Park, we’ve got quintessential Utah cabins you can rent for your next getaway. Published on FieldMag.com

Enjoy wide-open spaces near Montana’s iconic national parks in these high-end, camping-style accommodations, ranging from yurts to canvas-walled tents to tiny homes. Published on FieldMag.com

Washington’s 440-mile Cascade Loop goes from the third-deepest lake in the U.S. to the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and the tulip-filled Skagit Valley. Published on Outside Online.

Until recently, private land has been exactly that: private. But we’re entering a new era, one in which forward-thinking landowners are opening their gates so that we can all benefit from the hospitality of a few. Published on Adventure.com.

This cliff-hugging stretch of U.S Highway 550 is dotted with scenic mountain towns filled with hiking trails, brewpubs, and hot springs. Published on Outside Online.

From routes that have been rebuilt after wildfires to newly constructed singletrack, we can’t wait to get trekking on these trails around the country. Published on Outside Online.

The historic and offbeat Gold Rush towns along Highway 49 now serve as basecamps for exploring some of the Sierra’s most spectacular scenery. Published in the San Francisco Chronicle.

The best way to catch aurora borealis in all its lit-up beauty: go to the darkest places on earth, at just the right time, and hope for the best. Published on Outside Online.

It’ll take some miles to reach these eight remote, high-elevation lakes, but what better way to cap off a strenuous trek than diving into cool, crystal-clear water? Published on OutsideOnline.com

Across the country, hard-to-nab spots are sitting vacant. How do we make sure these coveted spaces aren’t going to waste? Published on Outside Online.

Forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and ocean-view rooms that don’t break the bank. Published on Outside Online.