Jenny Willden

The great state of Idaho is famous for more than potatoes. With more than 130 usable hot springs, it has one of the highest concentrations in the country—and they’re not as far from Utah as you might think. Next time you’re looking to fight winter’s chill, take a drive north for a soak in these five thermal springs.

Today, the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains are known as one of the top ski destinations on the East Coast as well as a scenic outdoor escape any time of the year. Over the last 70-plus years, the Poconos have evolved from a convenient getaway for couples to an outdoor destination for winter lovers from all over the East Coast.

Whether you’re bound for the beach or a round-the-world tour, you’ve likely long forgone the idea of traveling without tech. From getting lost to misplacing your smartphone, tech can prevent the worst in travel mishaps. Reduce your stress by packing these 10 essential gadgets in your vacay carry-on.

Launching in 2019, snowsports apparel brand Picture Organic Clothing is bringing its first bio-based membrane to market with a collection of sustainably sourced outerwear. Called Dryplay Biosource, this bio-based membrane is 30 percent castor oil and 70 percent recycled PET, plus it’s waterproof and has a 20K breathability rating, just like its PU-based counterparts.

Apparel is a lifeblood of the outdoor industry, with new jackets, shirts, and pants canvassing the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show floor. But the abundance of unwanted apparel has to go somewhere, and most ends up in the trash. That's where PrimaLoft Bio, the world's first biodegradable insulation, comes in to create fully sustainable apparel pieces.

Rainforest-friendly soap, bison fiber shoes, low-waste baselayers, and 7 more eco-friendly breakthroughs at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019.

A family ski trip doesn’t need to break the bank. For a fun ski vacation, the resorts of the Pocono Mountains feature excellent options that won't disappoint. Thanks to abundant snowmaking, the snow lasts all season long—even when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.

Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains have been welcoming skiers in droves since the 1950s, and today the region continues to attract urbanites, families, and avid outdoor lovers alike. Whether you’re a city-dwelling newbie, an expert skier, or terrain park-obsessed teen, there’s a Pocono Mountains resort for you.

When moving all your belongings across the country, you have three options to get everything to your new home, each with different strengths and drawbacks.

The local breakfast game’s changing and Australians are leading the charge, bringing three brekkies (all-day breakfast cafés) to town in the space of a year. Immerse yourself in the land down under at these hot spots. In print and online.

From exploring mining relics to distilling your own gin, make long winters better with these local tours in Park City, Utah. Print and online story.

Earn your turkey at these great Thanksgiving Day runs across America.

Perfect holiday gifts for the mother runners in your life.

The holidays: It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but staying active through the

merriment can be challenging. Counteract the cookies and cocoa with festive fitness events that let you catch the spirit on the run. Whether you celebrate the season in the Big Apple or snowy Salt Lake City, don your ugliest holiday sweater and brave the cold at these six winter runs across America.

Celebrating groundbreaking achievements in outdoor gear, the inaugural Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards honored new products that change the way we adventure outdoors. From sustainable solutions to revolutionary creations, 20 distinguished judges with backgrounds in retail, journalism, entrepreneurship, and design evaluated 32 finalists to choose 12 winners.