Outdoors
How Google Street View is mapping Oakland’s air pollution
Google Earth Outreach is an initiative that teams up with nonprofits to leverage the power of Google to do good for the planet.
This adorable vintage trailer will win your heart
‘Spartacus,’ a 1955 Spartan Royal Mansion, has a cuteness quotient rivaling even the most twee of today’s micro abodes.
Go-anywhere hammock frame lets you swing on water
If you’ve ever wanted to float in a hammock on water—and let’s be honest, doesn’t that sound lovely?—this is your solution.
Tentrr makes camping easy with furnished campsites
The crowd-free campsites are on private land and come with everything that you need to sleep outdoors.
How one couple lives comfortably in a 188-square-foot RV
Hear from a couple who found the perfect balance between the creature comforts of home and life on the road.
Mahogany camper combines vintage style with modern amenities
Based in Holland, Tonke creates handcrafted, custom campers that are inspired by vintage cars and the classic Dutch boat builders of the 1930s.
Walker Art Center to remove gallows-like sculpture after outcry
The museum will discuss the removal of the sculpture in consultation with Dakota elders at a meeting on Wednesday.
The 4 best backyard pool hacks to keep you cool this summer
From stock tanks—yes, the ones used by cows—to backyard streams, we’ve got four options that are less expensive than traditional pools but will still look great.
Go-anywhere mattress fits in a backpack and inflates in 20 seconds
Forget sleeping on the ground, the Futo mattress makes camping easy—and more comfortable.
Lightweight teardrop trailer can be customized for your adventure
With a queen-size bed, good suspension, and plenty of storage, this trailer is ready for the outdoors.
Airstream debuts island-themed van and travel trailer
In partnership with the island-themed retailer Tommy Bahama, the new campers embrace a beach motif that is all about rum and cool ocean breezes.
The best small towns to visit across America
We’ve rounded up the best small towns near 17 of America’s most important cities. Whether you live in Chicago or San Francisco, Denver or Miami, here’s where to play the next time you need a break from the cities we love.
Colorful tiny camper can be towed by almost any car
With a queen size bed, the Meerkat travel trailer can sleep 2 and fits in a standard-sized garage.
21 must-follow Instagram accounts full of tiny homes, campers, and boats
The best accounts to follow right now, whether you have an adventure van or just wish you did.
3 cargo bikes that let you commute with your kids
Three bikes that are prepped and ready to haul parents, kids, and all the gear you need around cities.
Biking in 2017: New products, paths, and tech
In honor of National Bike Month—celebrated every May—we’ve dug deep into the Curbed archives to take a snapshot of biking today in the United States.
Ready-to-rent Airstreams make your road trip easy
You pick up the SUV and trailer from any of four locations—Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Montana, or Rhode Island—and hit the road.
Finally, a home exercise bike that’s not ugly
The Fuoripista—created by Adriano Design—brings high design to your daily workout.
The best grill, outdoor furniture, planters, and more
Avoid a drab terrace with these design-forward outdoor options, from sleek loungers to downright adorable LED lanterns and cool planters.
Bespoke expedition camper costs more than your house
EarthRoamers are some of the most expensive expedition vehicles on the market, complete with luxury interiors and the ability to go off-the-grid for weeks.
Inflatable dome tent sets up in minutes
Measuring 54 square feet, the geodesic structure takes only 60 seconds to set up and uses an inflatable grid rather than traditional tent poles.
Pokémon Go wants to do more city-organized events
The game’s creator, Niantic, just partnered with the Knight Foundation to get more people out exploring their cities.
This retro camper trailer was inspired by vintage design
The lightweight HC1 combines classic design elements reminiscent of Volkswagen’s Microbus with modern amenities to create a flexible package that lets you get up and go without a fuss.
This camper-boat offers the best of both worlds
Accurately named the "Sealander," this trailer is small enough to easily hook up to most cars.
This shipping container pool can be installed anywhere in minutes
The Modpool can be both a hot tub and a pool, and it even comes with a window.
17 over-the-top camping moments that probably never happened
Tiny living and #vanlife have taken the internet by storm, but sometimes the adventures look a little too perfect.
This rooftop tent is like a treehouse for your car
Unlike many rooftop tents that give you a queen-size sleeping area at most, the Skycamp boasts a massive king-sized mattress and sets up with ease.
Super-powered wheel turns any bike into a smart electric bike
The Copenhagen Wheel turns an ordinary bicycle into a smart, electric hybrid—simply by replacing the back wheel.
Rent one of these converted vans for your camping adventures
The Denver-based company Native Campervans rents out fully equipped vans for road trips through the Rocky Mountains and beyond.
Robot lawn mowers are like Roombas for grass
Cordless electric robot mowers autonomously travel around your yard with a set of sharp spinning blades.
Off-road camper was built to survive the Australian Outback
Trailers by Conqueror Australia boast an array of adventure-oriented amenities that make backcountry survival a breeze.
Off-the-grid fishing boat is built for camping
The Raptor platform boat lets you pitch a tent right on the deck.
Award-winning riverside promenade provides public and green space in Slovenia
The promenade also incorporates a small stage and amphitheater-like seating for public performances.
New lightweight electric bike is ready for urban commutes
At its core, the Propella is a bicycle that happens to have electric-assist, not a clunky e-bike that looks—and rides—nothing like a real bicycle.
Burly off-road camper still boasts high-end amenities
Action Mobil’s luxury mobile homes are tested in extreme conditions, and they use four-wheel drive to handle expeditions in deserts, mountains, or anywhere else you’d want to go.
New urban parks and public spaces to see in 2017
Landscape architecture reshaping cities across the country
How dark-sky communities fight light pollution
Ninety-nine percent of Americans live under light-polluted skies. Dark-sky communities are working to change this.
Paying homage to Airstream’s fanciest trailer: the Land Yacht
The nautically-themed trailer is out of production, but its memory lives on in other Airstream models.
New company creates temporary luxury hotels out of tents
A new experiential travel company called Collective Retreats is betting big on bringing five-star accommodations to some of the United State’s prettiest places.