The Common Thread

Guides

The Spookiest Underground Spots in the World

Guides

The Spookiest Underground Spots in the World

From spooky tunnels to hidden subterranean cities, those who venture to the creepiest underground places in the world better bring an extra shot of...

Guides

How to Protect Yourself from the Elements on Your Next Hike

Whether you're headed out on an easy out-and-back or a weekend trip, protecting yourself from the elements is key to staying safe.

Stories

Once a Thru-Hiker, Always a Thru-Hiker

When you’ve stepped onto a long trail, you never really leave it.

Stories

A Thu-Hiker's New Home

When CDT thru-hiker Cionnaith "Lucky" O'Dubhaigh stopped to resupply in Lake City, Colorado, he was just looking for a short rest. Instead, he stay...

Guides

Mixing Music with Work

Do you like to listen to music when you work?

Guides

Five Tips For Daily Mindfulness

Do you have trouble staying present? It’s all too common in our instantaneous digital technology world. Learn the tools that center your spirit and...

Stories

How to Travel 18,000 Miles With Your Dog

There's traveling with your dog, and there's journeying with your dog: 18,000 miles of adventure-centric road trip, to be exact. Here's how to do i...

Stories

Why the Great American Outdoors Act Passed at Just the Right Time

The freedom to enjoy the rivers and streams here may be the best in the nation.

Guides

Life-Lessons Taught by the Trail

Hiking can be a transformative and unique educational experience. Here are five experienced thru-hikers sharing some of the wisdom they found on th...