Editors' Picks – Explore Magazine

Puffins, Machias Seal Island, New Brunswick.

Puffin Paradise on New Brunswick’s Machias Seal Island

A trip to Machias Seal Island not only serves up an unmatched wildlife adventure, it even throws in a bit of international political intrigue.

The Collection Hall, Canadian Canoe Museum.

Editors' Picks, environment, Paddling

The Best Outdoorsy Museums Across Canada

In a country like Canada, with ample incredible opportunities for outdoor adventures, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that several …

Camping, Editors' Picks, Skills

How to Clean Your Tent After a Rainy Camping Trip

Our tent was dirty, muddy and covered in little pieces of tree bark after a rainy night at a campground in BC.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Opinion

Opinion: Keep Your Unsolicited Adventure Advice to Yourself

The other day I had the pleasure of stopping a man in his tracks. Literally. No, it wasn’t that he …

Leaving Carnavon Lake: Random camping in Alberta

Alberta, Camping, Editors' Picks

Random Camping: What Is It and How to Do It Responsibly

What does the future of random camping look like as more and more people flock to the backcountry?

Rafting in Golden - popular adventure spot dupes

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Paddling

Swap These Popular Adventure Spots for Lesser-Known Places

Algonquin. Gros Morne. Whistler. Wood Buffalo. All these names stir up images of great places of epic adventure—and they are …

Grand Teton National Park - US National Parks

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Travel

8 Incredible National Parks in the USA

In October 2023, I stood atop Angel’s Landing in Zion, marvelled at the spanning mountain range in Grand Teton and …

Editors' Picks, Health and Wellness, Travel

An Alcohol-Free Adventure in the Pacific Northwest

After a long day exploring the Pacific Northwest, a cold beer might be your idea of a perfect post-hike reward. …

Editors' Picks, Skills

How to Take Better Photos Outside

The best camera is the one you always have in your pocket.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Wildlife

The Best Cities for Birding in Canada

New to birdwatching? Here’s how to get started in a Canadian city near you.

Camping Gear, Editors' Picks, Gear

The Best Gear for Summer 2024

From your head to your toes, here are 15 awesome gear items for Summer 2024.

Editors' Picks, Newfoundland and Labrador, Wildlife

Discover the Best Wildlife Hotspots on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula

While the southern Avalon Peninsula covers a relatively small part of the island, it pulls more than its weight when it comes to wildlife and wild places.

Don't play your music out loud on the trail

Editors' Picks, Hiking, Opinion

Opinion: Please Don’t Blast Your Music on the Trail

I imagine collecting all the speakers playing music on a busy trail, piling them together and setting them on fire.

Camping Gear, Editors' Picks, Gear

The Cast Iron Pan is the Only Cookware Campers Need

Because you can fry, sauté, simmer and grill with a single pan, this eliminates the need for multiple types of cookware.

Adventure slang words - writing in the summit logbook

Climbing, Editors' Picks, Hiking

Outdoor Dictionary: 20 Common Slang Words in the Adventure World

Here are 20 common adventure slang words to get you nodding confidently along in the worlds of hiking, camping, paddling, cycling and climbing.

Adventure, Camping, Editors' Picks

5 (Unpopular) Tips for the Best Camping Trips With Kids

Camping with kids is rarely easy or relaxing–that’s not why we do it. We do it because we love the outdoors and the opportunities for learning, adventure and memory making are unmatched.