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National Park Service Celebrates 100th Birthday with Find Your Park

The National Park Service created Find Your Park in honor of its 100th birthday. Join the campaign and share in the celebration of nature.

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Black Friday Sale Guide: Our Top Picks for 2024

With Black Friday just around the corner, it’s the ultimate chance to score unbeatable savings on outdoor essentials from your favorite brands and stock up on the gear you’ve been eyeing all year. If you’re anything like us, there’s always room for more gear—whether it’s upgrading for your next big adventure or finding thoughtful gifts […]

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REI Co-Op Offers Top-Rated Park Passes for Your Next Adventure

Fuel your outdoor spirit! Get park passes for national wonders and local gems only at REI Co-op. Explore more, spend less.

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Easy Peasy Car Camping Weekend: Treat Yourself

Outdoor Gear Type: Blanket, Camp Shoe, Lanterns, Pants
Recommended For: Car Camper

Sometimes we all need a break from the craziness of life, epic adventures included! Sometimes we just need an easy peasy car camping weekend. Some frills, some simple pleasures, lots of relaxing. A weekend of treat yourself vibes. The other week, I was feeling this way and decided to head out to my nearest National Park for a weekend of car glamping. Based in Tucson, I spent the weekend in Saguaro National Park.

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The Warm and Cozy Gear Guide

Discover how to extend your outdoor adventures into the colder months with our warm and cozy gear guide.

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Your 2023 Spring Camping Gear Guide

Your sign to gear up for spring. Make sure you’ve got the right gear to enjoy the spring and make the most of the season.

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Get 30% OFF Ursack Bear Bags and More

With Ursack Bear Bags you can protect your food in bear country while keeping your backpacking base weight down.

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Quebec’s Explorer’s Route: An Adventurous Canadian Road Trip

This trip report covers a week-long road trip on Quebec’s Explorer’s Route. If you’ve been thinking about touring Canada but want to do more than visit one of the big cities, this route was made for you. Hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and bicycling are but a few of the outdoor activities you can partake in […]

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Wild Wanderer Spotlight: Utah Rainbow Hikers

These hikes can bring up tears for some of our hikers because being with community and feeling seen is something we all are looking for in this life.

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The Earth Day Gift Guide to Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Gear

A list of eco-friendly gifts from sustainably-minded companies so you can enjoy the outdoors to the max while leaving behind a minimum impact.

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