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Braving the Polar Vortex on the Ice of Lake Michigan
Photo Gallery: Braving the Polar Vortex on the Ice of Lake Michigan When Patrick Ozner, 28, of Chicago, Illinois, booked a split boarding trip to Montana for the fourth year in a row, he knew he needed...
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Outside Experience Is the Best Summer Event in Chicago
Outside has deep roots in Chicago—we founded our company in the city and called it home for many years. This summer, we’re coming back to the shores of Lake Michigan, and we’re bringing with us some of...
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The 12 Best Places to Live in 2019
America’s biggest burgs have become thriving adventure hubs, home to a new breed of outdoor athletes who paddleboard before work, bike singletrack at lunch, and hit the climbing gym before dinner....
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How 4 Photographers Explore Their Home Cities
Photo Gallery: How 4 Photographers Explore Their Home Cities
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A Tale of Two Marathon Records and Nike's Magic Shoes
The most surprising thing about Eliud Kipchoge’s barrier-smashing, rule-bending performance in Vienna over the weekend was how unsurprising it actually was. He ran 1:59:40.2 for 26.2 miles, a feat that...
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7 New Direct Flights to Adventure Hubs in 2020
Far-flung trips are about to get a little less far-fetched. In 2020, several U.S. airlines will introduce new direct routes to some of the world’s most scenic and celebrated destinations. Many of the...
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My Bike Ride Across America
This is the tenth year of my blog at Semi-Rad.com, and since I started it, I’ve been fortunate to get to go on some pretty wonderful adventures. Throughout 2020, I’ll be writing about 12 of my...
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Read This Before Booking a Cheap Flight Right Now
Those of us fortunate enough to be in a position to daydream about traveling when it’s safe to do so again may have seen some crazy-low ticket prices of late—from $400 round-trip flights to Japan,...
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The 10 Best Urban Walking Trails in America
Walking might be the perfect form of exercise. OK, it’s not as flashy as its cousins, running and hiking, but studies show that a moderate walk is just as effective at battling high blood pressure,...
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5 Dreamy Campsites Just Outside Major Cities
According to KOA’s 2019 North American Camping Report, more people are pitching tents closer to home. And that’s even more true now as we navigate state-by-state reopenings from coronavirus shutdowns....
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The Black Equestrians Fighting Police Brutality
On May 29, Brianna Noble was one of thousands of people who attended an Oakland, California, protest in honor of George Floyd, who’d been killed by a white Minneapolis police officer four days earlier....
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Stay in One of these Cozy Cabins for Under $200 a Night
Whether you’re looking for a riverside treehouse or a log hideaway in the mountains, there is an ideal weekend retreat not too far away. West Previous Next (Courtesy Ren Fuller) (Courtesy Ren Fuller)...
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7 Unique Ways to Experience National Parks
Imagine seeing the vast expanses of Glacier National Park or the Grand Canyon from a different vantage point than everyone else. Instead of hiking the most popular trail, you’re traversing the park by...
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The Best Weekend Detours from Cities
If you haven’t discovered at least a dozen hidden gems in your backyard and hometown since the start of the pandemic, you’ve been doing it all wrong. But don’t worry, there’s still time to build that...
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