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microadventures

The Best Microadventures of 2025

From beautiful parks to local fishing holes, here's everything you need to explore the world close to home.

Last-Minute Camping

How to book a last minute campsite this summer

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The campsite reservation platform just added thousands of RV parks, camping resorts, and private campgrounds to its inventory

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We've got you covered. With this advice, you can still nab a nice—and even popular—spot at a campground of your choice this summer.

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The Hele Box solves a lot of problems for campers who sleep in their car

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As we’ve done for the last 10 years, we scoured the show for the most innovative campers. These are it.

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Camping with kids can be unpredictable and messy. But with a lot of love (and sometimes a little blackmail), it can be a lot more fun.

Homestyle Adventure

Wander into the world right outside your door

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Awe doesn’t have to be reserved for far-flung places. Instead, take a moment to learn about the landscape just outside your door.

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After seeing yet another parent in legal trouble for allowing their child freedom, I worry more about the societal or legal repercussions of letting my kid roam the neighborhood unsupervised than I do about some stranger snatching her up

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In this excerpt from his new book ‘Local,’ Alastair Humphreys—who coined the term “microadventures”—finds treasure while mudlarking

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Fishing can help your young ones cultivate confidence and develop patience in the outdoors. Here's how to pull it off.

Weekend Getaways

Explore the outdoors on little planning

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Frustrated by work, climate anxiety, and the noise of daily life, I grabbed my paddleboard and set off on a 1,200-mile-long journey through North America’s waterways. What I found wasn’t just adventure, but proof that water has the power to calm the mind, connect people, and remind us what really matters.

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There are 12 glorious weekends between now and Labor Day. Our travel expert has mapped out incredible summer travel plans for every single one of them.

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From turquoise gems in the Rockies to forest-fringed glacial lakes in New England, escape the crowds at these nine American lakes where adventure and serenity go hand in hand.

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I love beachcombing and snorkeling with a purpose, but I’m learning care for the beach starts with how I shop