Whether camping at the beach or just headed to the shore for the day, it’s all about maximizing relaxation. From the perfect location to the right swimsuit, trashy beach read and picnic snacks, every choice matters a little more when it’s in pursuit of unwinding. If you’re a beach purest, who heads out with nothing more than SPF 15 and a towel,...

To lay on a hammock is to relax, contemplate, and take a break from the busy world for just a moment or two. There is no better feeling than to cozy up in a hammock with a book, phone, or nothing but the thoughts in your head. There is one major issue with many hammocks: they don’t come with a stand. Finding a place to hang a hammock is tough. ...

Seasoned beachgoers have a standing list of what to pack when heading to the shore. If your current beach bag list doesn’t include a portable beach hammock, your beach experience isn’t what it could be. Instead of laying on an uncomfortable sand-covered towel, moving with the sun, the tide, and the crowds, you could set up a relaxing camp for t...

If the brutal calls your heart to travel more than the beautiful and you prefer the desolate to the idyllic, then the beaches of Northern California are for you. Redwood forests, harsh cliffs and windswept bluffs rise alongside the gray blue sea. Here you’ll find wave breaks ready for surfboards, tidepools waiting for discovery, and sandy shore...

It’s easy to find a slice of paradise along the Florida coastline. It’s not just for retirees and college kids, you’ll find the best family beaches in Florida. With super soft white sand and warm ocean water, they’re the perfect place for a family vacation. Surrounded by playgrounds, activities, nature preserves, restaurants and tourist attract...

Food tastes better outside, and your coffee can too.

Folks headed to the backcountry for Thanksgiving can feast on turkey and all the trimmings.

From the iconic howl of a coyote to the terrifying shriek of the puma, these are the the most freakish animal noises you'll hear in nature.

The rainy season in Portland may be, well, rainy, but it can still be amazing for outdoor lovers. Here's, 10 reasons to celebrate it.

As devices become more integrated into a child’s development, it is more important than ever to make outdoor activity a regular part of life from an early age.

From peak bagging to sea kayaking, here are 10 Northeastern autumn adventures not to be missed.

Looking for a great day trip from Atlanta? These Georgia hikes, some less than half an hour from the city, offer some of the most scenic hiking in the southeast.

These 15 Tennessee hikes will get your blood pumping—with views of mountain ranges, plateaus, and valleys as far as the eye can see.

When you think of a hammock, you probably imagine a forested setting with the hammock swaying gently between two trees. Or maybe you think of something a little more tropical…two palm trees, a hammock, a white sand beach, and a view of the crystal-clear ocean. But, did you know you can actually hang a hammock indoors? The best indoor hammocks he...

With close to ten thousand miles of coastline, there’s a lot of sand to sort through to find the best beaches in Virginia. This list covers the can’t-miss beaches. From resorts to quaint historic seaside villages, these Virginia beaches are favorites among locals and visitors alike. Each beach offers something different to explore. There’s a per...