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In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Area, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Sunrise to Andrews Kinsey and Optional Western Loop Trail

This hike is a wonderful way to see the interior of the southern part of McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and it …

In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona, Greater Phoenix Area, McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Gateway Loop Trail

Hiking the Trail The Gateway Loop is Gateway’s namesake trail, and it provides a moderately challenging hike which gives the …

In Arizona Trails, Central Arizona

Pass Mountain Trail

The Pass Mountain Trail is beautiful 7.5-mile trail that loops entirely around Pass Mountain, located primarily in the Tonto …

A Boat Fire Killed 34 People, and We May Never Know Why February 26, 2020
On Labor Day weekend 2019, the 'Conception' left Santa Barbara, California, for a diving trip to the Channel Islands. Six months later, authorities are still trying to determine how what should have been a routine excursion became one of the deadliest maritime disasters in U.S. history.
Kathryn Miles
You Saved Slickrock February 25, 2020
After a public outcry, the BLM announced that it will not offer oil and gas leases on the Slickrock Trail near Moab—a popular mountain biking destination
Will Bostwick
Flash Foxy Just Launched a Climbing Education Program February 24, 2020
On February 24, registration opened for a series of climbing courses in an effort to standardize teaching the sport and help gym climbers transition to the outdoors in a safe way
Anna Callaghan
Meet Alaska's Most Interesting Lobbyist February 24, 2020
'Where I Belong' tracks the affection for wilderness that environmental lobbyist Chris Hill has and what she's doing to defend it
Outside Editors
How to (Mostly) Injury-Proof Your Dog February 24, 2020
Here are some tips to prevent your pup from suffering common trail-caused health conditions
Nathan Norby
World's Best Kayaker Seeks Full-Time Employment February 24, 2020
With a résumé full of wins at kayaking's most prestigious competitions and historic first descents of the planet's deadliest whitewater, Nouria Newman is considered one of the greatest paddlers around. So why can't she turn her passion into a sustainable career?
Kyle Dickman
Nouria Newman Kayaks in Norway February 24, 2020
A week of running rivers around Voss, Norway, with French kayaking sensation Nouria Newman and her buddies
Outside Editors
How a Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost at Sea February 22, 2020
The story of how three crewmen lived more than a week in the middle of the Pacific in a wrecked sailboat with almost nothing
Eric Barton
How Henrik Harlaut Got So Good at Skiing February 21, 2020
'The Regiment,' from Stept Studios, chronicles Henrik Harlaut's success and dedication throughout his illustrious career
Outside Editors
Green Investing, Like the Earth, Is So Hot Right Now February 20, 2020
Sustainable finance has finally hit the big time. Is it time to risk your wallet to save the planet?
Heather Hansman