Field Notes

Going on an Outdoor Trip? Here’s What You Actually Need to Bring
Packing for an outdoor trip? Here’s what to bring when you want to pack light without sacrificing comfort or versatility. From trail-ready shoes and layers to weather protection and everyday outdoor essentials, these are the pieces that can take you from the airport to the trail and everywhere in between. Read more...
Where to Go for a Hike & Swim This Summer
Where to Go for a Hike & Swim This Summer
Some hikes have a summit. Some hikes have a swimming hole. Here are our favorite places around New York to hike, swim, and spend an entire summer day outside. Read more...
2026 Juneteenth Events Happening Outdoors This Month
2026 Juneteenth Events Happening Outdoors This Month
This Juneteenth, we hope you’ll celebrate freedom, community and connection to the outdoors. Below are a few events happening across the NYC area. Read more...
How to Hike Near NYC Without a Car (Transit-Friendly Trails)
How to Hike Near NYC Without a Car (Transit-Friendly Trails)
Maybe you’ve saved the posts, sent the “we should go” texts, opened the AllTrails tabs. But coordinating people, schedules, cars—it starts to feel like more work than the work you’re... Read more...
Happy Spring from Outlandish Cofounder
Happy Spring from Outlandish Cofounder
"Everyday something has tried to kill me, and has failed.”     ~ Lucille Clifton Read more...
The Best Black Hiking & Outdoor Social Groups in NYC
The Best Black Hiking & Outdoor Social Groups in NYC
Are you looking to connect with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts in the bustling city of New York? Look no further! Here are some of the best black hiking and outdoor social... Read more...