The Common Thread

Guides

Why a National Park Hostel is the Way to Go

Guides

Why a National Park Hostel is the Way to Go

From a refurbed 1950s trailer to hot tubs, a national park hostel is a great way to add some creature comforts to your adventure.

10 Canoe Trips You Can't Miss

Everyone should spend a week paddling in a canoe—if not every year, at least once in their life.

Stories

From Pain to Mountain Peaks

This post was written by Francesco Guerro (insta@francescoguerraphoto), an adventure and landscape photographer based in Italy. After months of in...

Stories

An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker’s Dilemma

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, hundreds of long-distance hikers paused their trips on the Appalachian Trail and headed home.

Stories

An Addiction to Adventure

There's a growing body of research digging into what outdoor enthusiasts have known for a long time: the correlation between nature and overall wel...

Stories

10 Shocking Tales of Survival

Part of the thrill of adventure is the inherent risk, but sometimes that risk becomes real quicker than you can think.

Guides

How to Curb Cabin Fever

Most folks are simply doing their best to hang tough and help keep themselves and others safe the best way they can. There are a lot of folks out t...

Stories

15 Iconic Hikes That Deserve the Hype

From the mystical route to Macchu Picchu to the breathtaking views of the Sunshine Coastal Trail, these 15 bucket-list treks are among the world's ...