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As the leaves change and temperatures start to drop, it’s the perfect time to trade in your shorts and favorite tee for warmer layers and adventure. In this issue of the Outdoors newsletter, we'll provide our annual fall outdoor gear guide to help you upgrade your clothing and equipment to enjoy nature's beauty in cooler weather.

We'll also take a look at an effort to implement new regulations for the booming skydiving industry, and check out some of the zaniest ultramarathon events that take running to wild new extremes.

And for those who want to celebrate one of the most interesting and vulnerable creatures of the American Southwest, join us in learning how to observe Desert Tortoise Week and help protect these unique reptiles and their habitat.

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The 2023 Outdoors Fall Hiking & Camping Gear Guide

The crisp air, changing leaves, and cooler weather make autumn the perfect time to get outside. Whether you’re a hardcore backpacker or just enjoy occasional day hikes, fall is a magical season to explore the outdoors. This gear guide has all the top gear from our shop and beyond to make your autumn adventures warm, safe, and fun.

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Hotels We Love: Bluebird Lake Placid

Whether you’re looking for a place to go for leaf peeping season, or a wintry holiday getaway, you’ll fall in love with Bluebird Lake Placid. This Scandinavian-chic hotel provides just the right mix of cozy chalet atmosphere and modern amenities like microwaves and mini-fridges. With a beautiful view of Mirror Lake right outside and just a short walk to Lake Placid’s olympic village, there is endless fun to be had on your doorstep.

Help Celebrate One of America’s Most Unique Animals During Desert Tortoise Week

National parks, government agencies and conservation groups are spending this week celebrating the desert tortoise. There’s a long list of events to check out and ways to help raise awareness of the threatened species that call the desert home.

Wildlife officials listed the animal as threatened in 1990, but even before then, it was rare to see a desert tortoise. The animal spends up to nine months a year hibernating underground, living in the Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California deserts. Recent habitat loss due to development, wildfires and other issues have caused the population to decline, but there are efforts to revitalize the desert tortoise.

To help bring awareness of the animal, U.S. Fish and Wildlife is sharing a list of ways to participate at places like Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave Desert National Monument.

Will Regulating Skydiving Ruin the Fun?

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is opposing regulation that could be passed as part of a bill that could put some small operators out of business. The Air Tour & Skydiving Safety Improvement Act of 2020 was initially crafted in response to the 2019 crash of a Beech King Air at Dillingham Airfield in Hawaii, which killed all 11 people on board.

The 7 Most Absurd Ultra-Running Competitions in the U.S.

Ultra running is all about pushing limits. That’s difficult for many to understand, especially those who get winded by a 5K, but most ultra runners will tell you that they’re driven—and, at times, possessed—to find their body’s natural stopping point, and then to find a way to go beyond that.

Outdoor Gear Checklist

We take pride in uplifting other brands within the Outdoors community. Check out and buy from the brands that support us.

1. Polaris Adventures

Polaris Adventures has 200+ Adventure Outfitters nationwide with lots of unique opportunities to experience with ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, and more. Be sure to check them out!*

2. Pearl iZUMi

Pearl iZUMi's fall clearance sale is going on now with savings of up to 75% on already marked down items!*

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