I’ve been exploring the outdoors for my whole life, so I’m familiar with many of the resources that can enhance your outdoors experiences. Whether you’re new to getting oudoors or you’re more experienced with exploring the outdoors, here are resources that can take your outdoor adventures to the next level.
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Find Campgrounds with the Dyrt
There are several platforms campers can use to find campgrounds, but none are as comprehensive as The Dyrt. This website and app is a directory with thousands of campgrounds across the US including everything from national and state parks to RV resorts and private properties.
With The Dyrt PRO, campers unlock additional features like route planning, offline map access, and more. Try The Dyrt Pro with a free trial!
Find campsite cancellations with Campnab
Are all of the campsites in a park booked up? Try a service like Campnab which sends you alerts when a reservation is canceled and a campsite becomes available. Campnab monitors campsite availability in over 3,000 parks across the United States and Canada.
52 Hike Challenge
If you want to push yourself to get outdoors routinely, the 52 Hike Challenge is a great way to do it! The challenge is to hike once per week for a year – any location, any difficulty level. Whether you’re a beginner hiker or have lots of experience on the trail, you’ll reap tons of benefits from the challenge. Sign up today to start experiencing improved well-being, increased quality time, a sense of accomplishment, and so much more!
Find Gear at REI
REI sells quality gear, clothing and footwear for outdoor recreation, with all products backed by a 100% guarantee. Check out the REI Outlet and the Re/Supply program for overstock and secondhand gear available at a discount any time of year. Coo-op members get even more perks!
In my experience, REI offers the best one-stop shop for outdoor gear because they offer the greatest range of products and have store locations across the US.
Books
Amateur Adventure Journal has a virtual bookshop listing books on all things outdoors. Whether you’re looking for practical hiking guides, camping cookbooks, or books set in national parks, the bookshop has an ever-growing collection of books to take you on more adventures (even if they’re only armchair travels).