Everybody loves a good national parks souvenir. Whether you collect postcards, stickers, or mugs, I think there’s something special about collecting a small way to remember each of our incredible adventures.
But the ONE souvenir I NEVER leave the park without? A stamp in my Passport to Your National Parks collection, aka the national parks passport stamps program.
Updated November 17, 2024 Wondering what to get the outdoorsy girl in your life this year? For the woman who’s constantly training for the next big hike, or has an inspiration board full of #vanlife photos on her wall, this gift guide has you covered! These are 30+ gifts for…
Getting into backpacking? Awesome! But let’s be real—starting your backpacking journey can feel a bit overwhelming. Between route planning, hiking big miles, backcountry cooking, and yes, all the gear, there’s a lot to take in! When I first started building my backpacking setup, I had so many questions about backpacking…
The perfect daypack, or hiking backpack, is one of the most important pieces of gear a hiker owns. But with literally hundreds of daypacks and backpacks to pick from, how do you choose? Over the years, I’ve tested dozens of women’s daypacks for hiking. Here are my 7 favorite day…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – no, not Christmas – it’s the REI Anniversary Sale! This annual deal is the outdoor retailers biggest sale of the year, and it’s happening May 17 – 27, 2024, online and in stores. This sale is the best time to get…