Inside the Salkantay Trek: A 7-Day Journey to Machu Picchu

What’s it like to trek 55 miles over seven days along Peru’s Salkantay and Inca Trails to Machu Picchu? At 15,700 feet up in the Andes, the journey demands mental and physical strength, but it also hinges on the quiet, essential labor of the porters, guides, and cooks who make it possible. Blending raw altitude with cultural insight and jaw-dropping scenery, this is what it truly means to walk with the mountain, not against it.

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The 10 Most Popular States For a Fishing Trip of a Lifetime

For some, fishing is a way to pass the time. For others, it’s a lifestyle that inspires dedicated trips: fly fishing in Montana, catching massive trout at the foot of Glacier National Park, casting in the legendary rivers in Idaho.

These 7 Small Cities Are the Perfect Basecamp for Outdoor Adventures

If you want the best of both worlds, epic outdoor adventures by day and cozy nightlife by evening, these seven small cities are the perfect place to start your itinerary.

Diver's Bucket List: 7 Rare Ocean Animals and Where to See Them

These seven rare ocean animals aren’t easy to find, so when you do manage to see them, consider yourself very, very lucky.

The World's Driest Desert Is Also an Incredible Place for Stargazing

At 8,015 feet above sea level, the dusty oasis of San Pedro de Atacama is the gateway to surreal desert landscapes and the clearest night skies on Earth. The region is so unique that NASA tests lunar mission equipment here, in the heart of Chile’s Atacama Desert.

The Cotopaxi Envo Pullover Is a Fleece for People Who Hate Fleece

It’s fleece, but you wouldn’t know it. With sleek styling that could almost pass in an office, the Envo Pullover is designed for people who want the warmth without the bulk. If you’ve sworn off fleece in the past, this one might just change your mind.

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