Submitted photo For the past decade, James Holloway has traded the comfort of four walls for the vast freedom of trails that stretch through America’s most breathtaking wilderness. At 39, the seasoned backpacker from Flagstaff, Arizona , has logged thousands of miles in boots, with the latest being a seven-day trek through Glacier National Park in Montana — a journey he says “challenged everything I’ve learned in ten years.” “I've made every mistake you can imagine." “Overpac

When avid outdoor adventurer Rachel Donovan set out on her latest Pacific Northwest road trip, she was searching for something off the beaten path—something that felt untouched yet unforgettable. She found it deep in the Willamette National Forest of Oregon: the Blue Pool. Also known as Tamolitch Blue Pool, this spring-fed pool is nestled along the McKenzie River Trail, roughly 60 miles east of Eugene. Famous for its clear, blue water and volcanic history, the Blue Pool has b