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There’s not much in nature that can parallel the awesomeness of Grand Canyon National Park. It’s miles and miles of rugged canyons and layers of geological phenomenon. And yet an …

We get the question frequently: “What is sustainable travel?” Usually it is uttered after we introduce ourselves as sustainable travel bloggers. At first, the question was surprising. What do you mean “what is sustainable travel?!” You know what “sustainable” means, right? Apply that to travel! But when people kept asking, we thought maybe the concept wasn’t as straightforward as we thought. Or it’s still such a new one to most people that it did, in fact, warrant an explanation. So allow us to explain! We’ll dive into what sustainable travel is, what it isn’t, and how we can all travel more sustainably.

THE LATEST GEAR REVIEWS + GUIDES DESTINATIONS EDUCATION Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel, but Sustainable! Welcome to Terradrift, your home for all things outdoors, from sustainable gear reviews to rad …

It’s Christmahanukwanza time! And that means ’tis the season to gift! And while we all know the big bow-topped gifts around the holidays are the main attraction (you know, the ones we all spent a week shaking and analyzing to determine if a new tent was hidden inside), stockings (or daily Hannukuh gifts or small Kwanzaa or Yule presents), are no less fun. So whether you’re looking for outdoorsy gifts under $50 or hand-held items that fit in oversized socks, we’ve got the goods. Here are 10 stellar stocking stuffers for outdoor lovers we either have and love (so you know they make good gifts) or wouldn’t mind unwrapping ourselves. Happy holidays!

It’s that time of year again! The time when we all lose our minds over spectacular sales on the gear, clothing, and equipment we’ve been drooling over all season. Well, …

I freaking love hiking sandals. If given the opportunity, I will always hike in sandals, kayak in sandals, wander around town in sandals, travel with sandals…If it’s warmer than 65ºF, you better believe I am in sandals. Even in the southwest where spiders, snakes, and cacti abound, you’ll still find me in hiking sandals. So we tested 6 of the best hiking sandals on the market and broke down the pros and cons of each to help you figure out which ones are right for you whether you’re an avid sandal adventurer or just looking for the perfect pair for close-to-home activities. (Bonus: They’re all sustainable and vegan, too!)

Tis the season for the biggest sales on outdoor gear! So if you’ve got a list of outdoorsy friends and family to buy for (or just your own mile-long wishlist), these Black Friday sales on outdoor gear and clothing will help you fill your gear closet for less!

If you’re like us, you read the title of this article and abruptly proclaimed, possibly out loud to an entirely vacant room, Where the heck is Door County, Wisconsin?! I get it. We didn’t know either until about two weeks ago. But that’s the whole dang point of these Surprising Destination features, isn’t it? To open your world to new, under-the-radar, totally legit destinations that nobody else is talking about but are still totally baller. So buckle up, because we’re about to introduce you to you new favorite place to lace up those boots and get hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, leaf peeping, apple sampling, lighthouse touring…we could go on, but we’ll just let you keep reading and find out for yourself what a delightfully surprising and outdoorsy destination Door County truly is.

Here are a handful of wilderness first aid training courses you can take online now or in-person later. Happy learning! And stay safe out there!

UPDATE: Outdoor Vitals no longer makes a fully synthetic backpacking quilt or sleeping bag. Their only animal-free product is their LoftTek Jacket, which can be found here. I’ll admit I …