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Rainbow over a lava field in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A rainbow over a lava field, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (James Randklev/Digital Vision/Getty)

Hawaii Overview

There's no place on earth quite like this handful of sun-drenched, mid-Pacific islands. The Hawaii of South Seas literature and Hollywood films really does exist. Here you'll find palm-fringed blue lagoons, lush rainforests, hidden gardens, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers running through rugged canyons, and soaring volcanoes. And oh, those beaches -- gold, red, black, and even green sands caressed by an endless surf. The possibilities for adventure -- and relaxation -- are endless. Each of the six main islands is separate, distinct, and infinitely complex. There's far too much to see and do on any 2-week vacation, which is why so many people return to the Aloha State year after year. Read More

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True Hawaii
Maui: A Water Escape
Coming Down the Mountain
Start at the summit of Haleakala, at 10,000 feet, and uncover the spell of Maui by first exploring upcountry and then gradually finding your way down to the sea.
Kid Everest
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Who says you can't take your children mountaineering? The trick is to choose the right summit—then watch as they amaze themselves by scaling it. These five peaks, in order from easiest to hardest, are handpicked to bring out your kid's inner Messner.
The Tropics Next Door
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Trailing Off on Kauai
Island Hopper, Island Hiker
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Practical Advice

Fix a Busted Tire with a Buck
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Flatten your bike tire on a thorn and you can patch the inner tube or swap in a new one—no problem. Damage the tire itself (say, by tearing your sidewall on a sharp rock)—much bigger problem. Here's a quick field solution to keep you on the roll.
How to Build a Bomber Anchor
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To set up your own anchor for a climbing top rope (or slackline, or car stuck in a ditch), all you need is a 20-foot piece of webbing, a carabiner, and a tree.
Fix a Flat
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Welcome to Home Rental Country: The Refuge of the Un-Hotel
Take the brand-name anonymity out of your next foray into the vacation world by getting the scoop on finding the best homes away from home.
Adventure Travel 101
GORPTravel’s Kate Tucker and Linda Long answer our burning questions about the tao of adventure travel

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Hawaii: The Big Island à la carte
Country Walkers
from $3398, 7 days
A journey in Hawaii is an exploration where virtually every step displays the island's volcanic nature. This Walking à la Carte tour easily...
Hawaiian Seascapes
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $3995, 8 days
We are proud to introduce yacht adventures in America's very own paradise, the Hawaiian Islands. This unique six-island itinerary allows you to...
Hawaii Three Islands Hiker
The World Outdoors
from $3095, 8 days
Hike the lunar landscape of Haleakala Crater and the verdant, soaring cliffs of the Na Pali Coast. Trek near colorful Waimea Canyon and stark...
Hawaii: Volcanoes and the Kailua-Kona Coast Hiker
Timberline Adventures
from $2195, 6 days
Vast, surreal lava fields streaming from towering, massive mountains that rise from the ocean floor; a lush remote valley whose parameters are...
Kauai: Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast Hiker
Timberline Adventures
from $2195, 6 days
Rain forests, waterfalls, deep canyons not to be believed, and a wilderness shoreline without equal - Kauai is a hiker's fantasy. Timberline is...

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Gear

Complete Gear Archives: Day-Hiking, Backpacking, and Trekking
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things hiking.
Complete Gear Archives: Paddling
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things paddling.
Complete Gear Archives: Climbing
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things climbing.
Complete Gear Archives: Cycling
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things related to cycling.
Rock Steady
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This year’s trail bikes are lighter and more forgiving than ever. We tested the best.

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Fitness

The Rowbike
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Video
Saddle Up
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Spring is here. Time to wipe the cobwebs off your bike, oil your chain, and kick your fitness into a new gear. Here's how.
The Crazy Bet
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Win a $6,000 Custom Made Frame Set!
The Master Plan
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A sport-by-sport guide to everything you need to excel.
Mountain Athlete
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Jackson, Wyoming