At the start of this week, I had no intention of trying to see the solar eclipse. London, my home of almost 20 years, was set to experience more than 90% partial coverage, and that felt good enough for me. After an intense year of work and travel — and celebrating my 40th birthday last
The U.S. is chock full of charming mountain towns — we even recently rounded up some of our absolute favorites for an effortless weekend getaway . If you're looking for that western charm, fresh alpine air and cowboy vibes in spades — paired with proximity to two of America's most striking national parks and premiere
Happy New Year! If you’re a subscriber to AJ in print, you might have read my intro in the current issue about the nature of hard things. Last fall, when I first started thinking about making 2026 the Year of Doing Hard Things, I concocted a list of all the hard things I would attempt.
Not long ago, I had an unremarkable and perfect week. There are weeks that stand in high relief—my son’s wedding week in May or the week I spent camping with my daughter in July—and then there are weeks that classify as normal or typical but come with the expression of exactly how I want to
Although ski season is almost over, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your ski plans for next winter — that is, if you want to get the best price possible. We've already seen details for the Epic Pass but if you've been holding out to see what the Ikon Pass has in
With 2026 just around the corner, travelers are already planning their national park vacations. But some things are set to change next year. Like in the past, there will be several fee-free days for 2026. However, the designated days for these will look much different. National parks will also become more expensive for international visitors
In this conversation, Jay Carson, the executive director of the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS), shares his transformative journey from being a city dweller to embracing the wilderness. He discusses the profound impact of survival training on his life, emphasizing the importance of discomfort, resilience, and reconnecting with nature. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates how
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RE:PUBLIC founder Chris Keyes. Courtesy RE:PUBLIC The American people own 640 million acres of public land, held by the federal government and administered primarily by just five agencies, the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service. This land comprises a whopping 28 percent of America’s
Well, they warned us. For more than 50 years, since the 1970s, conservatives have been trying to steal Americans’ most precious resources, our shared ownership in what are called federal lands but really are public lands, lands owned by you and me. Beginning with the so-called Sagebrush Rebellion, they have attacked federal land ownership from
Look, there’s no way to find a silver lining in the recent developments in this land of ours. The dumpster fire burning in DC is affecting the real world, most recently in the firing of thousands of people who keep public lands accessible. As AJ contributor and wildfire expert Amanda Monthei noted on Instagram: “Trail
The parent company of Outside magazine has laid off 20 members of the magazine’s editorial and business staffs, leaving doubt about the ongoing viability of the publication in print and online. The news came in a companywide email last Thursday from CEO Robin Thurston announcing the purchase of Inntopia, travel booking software used by Vail