Grail Trails
The Appalachian. The Pacific Crest. The Continental Divide. They're America's boots-on-the-ground epics, with enough mountain scenery to fill a summer (or just a long weekend). Read excerpt >>

One Day at a Time on the Five-Million-Step Program
A four-day walk on a rugged stretch of the Appalachian Trail is enough to drive a man sane. Read excerpt >>

Three Mega-Maps: The Epic Hikes
Mile-by-mile guides for the three national tracks—with trail lore, thru-hike strategies, and insider tips.

Off the Face of the Earth
In the spring of 1943, a group of Jewish families fled the horrors of the Third Reich by disappearing into Priest's Grotto, a mammoth underground labyrinth in the wheat fields of western Ukraine. For half a century, their story was largely unknown—until an American caver discovered the remnants of their refuge and uncovered their incredible tale of sacrifice and survival. Read excerpt >>

Southbound on the Mekong
In the tiny landlocked nation of Laos, you're not apt to find reliable roads, bridges, or news reports. But what you will find is pristine mountain jungle, ancient Khmer ruins, sacred Buddhist caves—and Southeast Asia's superhighway: the mighty Mekong River. Lucky for you, hitchhikers are welcome. Read excerpt >>

American Wilds
Dinosaur National Monument's Yampa River is a saved-from-extinction rafting gem.

Next Weekend
Come spring, Durango, Colorado, is the place to find altitude without attitude. Plus, 12 more reasons to get out of town in June and July.

Wild Roads
Seeing green in multisport Vermont. Read story >>

World on Your Own
A new twist on ancient Peru

The Big Trip
Pack a tent, rent a car, and tackle gargantuan Alaska wilds—all on a lower 48 schedule.

Tip Sheet
How to communicate in a foreign land when you can't speak a word.

Global Health
As outdoor sports evolve, so do outdoor injuries. Here's how to prevent the pain.

The Essentials
Everything you need to know to start singletrack mountain biking.

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Timepieces With Splash
Next-generation sport watches are sleek, stylish, and waterproof.

Wish List
The year's best beach gear

Leading Edge
Haven't used a camcorder since 1983? It's time to check out the new age of video.

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Books
When paradise attacks; a new biography of William Clark; plus, the Olympics, naked.

The Adventures of Tim Cahill
The world's largest fossilized forest is in his backyard. Now if only he could find it.